Savings Strokes Rehabilitation

 

Having a physical disability doesn't mean you can't get out on the green! In fact, many people with all kinds of disabilities have found that golf is a great way to overcome physical challenges while having fun! • Improve your strength, flexibility, and balance • No previous golf experience needed • For stroke survivors in ALL stages of recovery
	Golf, along with many other types of physical activity, can be a driving force in the physical recovery of stroke victors, which is why the American Stroke Association, in partnership with local golf courses and the Northern California Professional Golfer’s Association, created Saving Strokes, a Golf Fitness and Training Program for Stroke Victors.

 

Saving Strokes empowers stroke victors by illustrating that disabilities need not stop them from playing – or learning – golf. Indeed golf can improve their strength and flexibility and provide a valuable social outlet for them and their caregiver. Working in conjunction with the local PGA and holding these events on community golf courses has created new venues for stroke awareness. As a result, local government entities have embraced the concept as part of their disabled sports strategy and widespread media attention has been created.

 

Saving Strokes History

 

Approximately 700 stroke survivors and their caregivers have benefited from Saving Strokes over the past eight years. Saving Strokes started with one site in Sacramento in 2001 and has expanded to seven sites. With the popularity of Save Strokes increasing, more sites and programs will be added in the near future.

 

For more information contact:
Jennifer Halldorson-State Stroke Alliances Director
PH (916) 446-6505
jennifer.halldorson@hearthealth.org