Phase IV is the transition phase because the client is now between worlds; they have the ability to move and control their legs and arms, but do not have the strength or coordination to walk without aids. The evolution from Phase III to Phase IV can be long and arduous and quite frustrating. And, not every person will make the transition.

Movement creates more movement. Once spasms and tone are broken down, controlled movement can occur. The more one moves, the easier it becomes; and because it is easier, activity levels increase. Because activity levels increase, the client continues to improve. It’s like going downhill; as you gain momentum, the faster you go.

Phase IV, like the entire recovery process, doesn’t happen in distinct stages. Each stage overlaps with the next. Clients usually begin to have coordinated movement in one area and plane of motion while they are unable to control other movements. For example, a client may have one leg that is more functional than the other. Even though they are mobile, they are still relearning to use their nervous system.

What sets us a part is that The Dardzinski Method™ addresses nervous system discrepancies by working the nervous system as a whole. As the nervous system continues to reorganize, function slowly returns to more and more of the body. Because of this, we pay close attention to posture and biomechanics. Everyday, we train the body to work in a functional manner with a goal of preventing a dysfunctional gait. Gait patterns are much easier to fix before walking and before compensations become severe.

If you can move your legs, you should be able to walk if you have the right stimulation and the knowledge of a trained professional. Our combined background and experience in performance training gives us a totally different mindset when it comes to this process. We work and train our clients like athletes and teach them the skills they need to walk well.