AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Have you recently undergone an invasive surgical procedure? Do you suffer from foot, ankle, hip, or knee pain that makes running or moving an uncomfortable feat? Do you have an underlying condition that makes joint or muscle pain feel chronic?
These are all common conditions that can be extremely uncomfortable, making you feel limited in your mobility. Pain is inconvenient and isolating, making many people feel as if they are unable to do the activities they used to love. Fortunately, at KRU PT + Performance Lab, we have the experience, methods, and tools you need to relieve your pain and reclaim your mobility. If you identify with any of these scenarios, you may benefit from our Coral Gables and Deerfield Beach AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™ treatments – the only anti-gravity treadmill.
WHAT IS THE ALTERG TREADMILL?
The term “anti-gravity” admittedly makes it sound like a contraption from a science-fiction universe. In reality, this treadmill was created using advanced contemporary science and technology. The Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology has been patented by NASA, allowing for a precise calibration of air pressure. The pressurized mechanics of the treadmill act to “unweight” the patient while the machine is in use. By doing so, the patient is able to use the treadmill by seemingly “floating” above it – allowing them to complete their exercise treatments without the harsh foot-to-treadmill impact you get with normal gravity.
Post-operative patients are the prime candidates for the AlterG Treadmill. Patients are strapped into the middle of it, with their feet enclosed in the pressurized case. By safely securing patients, they are able to use the weight-bearing treadmill freely, without pressure on their legs or the fear of falling off of it. Other conditions that have shown improvement through the AlterG Treadmill include tendinitis, obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, spine fusions, stress fractures, neurological disorders, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), and total joint replacement.
HOW WILL ALTERG BENEFIT ME?
This device will reduce the impact of your body weight by 80% while in use. It is a form of treatment that can be beneficial to anyone – athletes, seniors, patients working through physical rehabilitation, etc. It provides some much-needed relief that most other treatments simply are not able to do. By releasing the gravitational pressure of your body, the AlterG Treadmill is able to help you comfortably restore your normal walking, jogging, running, and moving mechanics. It also promotes strengthening exercises that heal damaged tissue and build more muscle. All of this adds up to a much safer, quicker, and more comfortable recovery than you may experience without it.
The AlterG technology provides a controlled environment for patients to exercise and heal. This allows them to return to doing the activities they love much faster than they may have anticipated. By getting back into physical activity as quickly as possible, patients are able to avoid unwanted risks, such as swelling and inflammation, weakened muscles, or even atrophy.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
At KRU PT + Performance Lab, we are dedicated to creating the best physical therapy treatment plan for your specific needs. After your consultation, your Coral Gables and Deerfield Beach physical therapist will perform a physical evaluation to see where your problem areas are and what the best course of action will be for reversing those problems. During this time, your physical therapist will determine if the AlterG Treadmill is right for you.
Our trained physical therapists are dedicated to supporting you through every step of your treatment. They will help you move through each new therapy and exercise, noting your progress as you excel through rehabilitation and strengthening programs, and watching as your success inspires other patients to reach their goals. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, click here to request an appointment with one of our Coral Gables and Deerfield Beach offices today. We’ll get you moving on the right track to recovery and long-lasting relief.
SAFER DISTANCE TRAINING
LOOKING FOR A SAFER WAY TO TRAIN? THE ALTERG TREADMILL IS FOR YOU!
The AlterG treadmill is perfect for safer distance training. Here at KRU PT + Performance Lab, we have the experience, methods, and tools to help you train better and safer. We can help you #GETBACKINTHEGAME with our AlterG treadmill training! Request an appointment to get started today!
AS STATED ON THE ALTERG WEBSITE: In a sport like running—one so ancient and fundamental—each millisecond, each minute body movement, counts. The race against time, against ourselves, requires close attention to all that goes into that next bounding step, from gait to conditioning to recovery. And analyzing and improving running is something the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™ is particularly well suited for.
Benefits of Unweighted Training
Unweighted training has gained steam in recent years, finding its way into Olympic and professional physical therapy programs. That’s because unweighted training evens the playing field, allowing patients to forget worries about falling, pain, and injury so they can focus on the exercise at hand. This can be true of amputees learning to move on a new prosthetic, senior citizens lacking in strength and balance, or elite athletes looking to recover from injury and improve performance.
Although there are a variety of practical applications for the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill, here is a brief overview of three key examples often used in physical therapy clinics.
Gait Analysis
With advanced technology like Stride Smart, physical therapists can use gait and video analysis to identify asymmetry and gait deficiencies and to calculate the optimal body weight support needed for pain-free, normal gait or running. For the runner, Stride Smart provides instant feedback so they can make adjustments in real-time. Learn more here: Benefits of Video Recording Gait Physical Therapy Sessions.
Overspeed Training
Anti-Gravity Treadmill technology also allows for overspeed training, an effective method for training at running speeds greater than one’s regular competitive speed. During a typical overspeed training session, the athlete will run at a rate 8% to 13% faster than his or her maximum speed, which can help involve more muscle tissue in the exercise, thus enhancing performance. Learn more here: The What, Why, and How of Overspeed Training.
Specialized Recovery and Rehab
Recovery is another way runner’s make improvements. Because the sooner one can bounce back from a 5k, or a marathon, or from any injuries that result, the sooner they can resume a normal running regimen and, if applicable, begin training for the next competition. The goal is to work toward full body-weight running without risk for injury or other setbacks. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill has a variety of applications for runners looking to rehab from injury and overuse. Learn more here: Specialized Rehab and Training for Runners.
Ultimately, a lot will depend on your patient and the nature of their therapy or training needs. Some need to recover from serious injuries sustained during competition; others need to relearn the very basics of human gait, due to obesity or traumatic brain injury. Whether using the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill or other approaches, an informed and consistent approach to training runners can help elevate their stride to new levels.
POST–SURGICAL RECOVERY WITH ALTERG
MAKE YOUR RECOVERY EASIER WITH ALTER G TRAINING. LIVE LIFE COMFORTABLY AGAIN! FIND RELIEF WITH POST-SURGICAL REHAB
Have you recently undergone an invasive surgical procedure? Do you suffer from foot, ankle, hip, or knee pain that makes running or moving an uncomfortable feat? Do you have an underlying condition that makes joint or muscle pain feel chronic?
These are all common conditions that can be extremely uncomfortable, making you feel limited in your mobility. Pain is inconvenient and isolating, making many people feel as if they are unable to do the activities they used to love. Fortunately, at KRU PT + Performance Lab, we have the experience, methods, and tools you need to relieve your pain and reclaim your mobility. If you identify with any of these scenarios, you may benefit from our AlterG Treadmill treatments – the only anti-gravity treadmill.
The AlterG technology provides a controlled environment for patients to exercise and heal. This allows them to return to doing the activities they love much faster than they may have anticipated. By getting back into physical activity as quickly as possible, patients are able to avoid unwanted risks, such as swelling and inflammation, weakened muscles, or even atrophy.
RUNNING / WALKING GAIT ANALYSIS
FEELING THROWN OFF-BALANCE? FIND YOUR FEET AGAIN WITH THE ALTERG TREADMILL
Have you noticed pain in your hips, knees, or other joints that make it difficult for you to walk? Is your balance off due to recent trauma or injury? If so, you may benefit from our Running / Walking Gait analysis and our AlterG treadmill.
Fortunately, at KRU PT + Performance Lab, we have the experience, methods, and tools you need to relieve your pain and reclaim your mobility. If you identify with any of these scenarios, you may benefit from our AlterG Treadmill treatments – the only anti-gravity treadmill.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BALANCE AND GAIT DISORDER?
Balance and gait disorders are closely related, but they do have some distinct differences! Gait disorders can cause abnormal movements in the way you walk and run, and these can become exaggerated with injuries and age. Balance disorders are both physical and mental, as your brain may think you are moving, even when you are not. Changes to your joint strength, mobility, and ability to sense where your joints are in space (proprioception), all have physical consequences on your balance.
Balance and gait issues don’t need to ruin your routine. We’re here to help you get your footing back under you. Request your appointment at KRU PT + Performance Lab today! We’ll help you find the balance you’re looking for, and teach you ways to manage your condition so you can get back in the game!
