Defying gravity can remove obstacles to exercise Many patients face barriers to exercise, including pain and being overweight. The AlterG Treadmill helps remove these barriers by providing an experience that’s the equivalent of being in water without the resistivity of water or having to wear a bathing suit. Similar in many ways to aquatic therapy, […]
Sports Medicine: Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Wellness, and Education
We’ve all heard of sports medicine, but did you know it’s not just for professional athletes? Who — besides the pros — can benefit from the science behind sports medicine? Any competitive or recreational athlete on the road to recovery from injury and wanting to return to their favorite sport Anyone who wants to stay […]
How to Improve Balance as We Age
Advice for anyone experiencing balance issues In the human body, balance is the ability to distribute weight in a way that will let us hold a steady position or move independently without falling. But as we age, the muscles that help us to stand tall begin to weaken, our stride shortens, our steps begin to […]
5 Barriers to a Successful Return-to-Work Program
Injured workers returning to work commonly face many hurdles After a work injury or illness, the two things most employees want to accomplish as soon as possible are: 1) to feel better, and 2) to get back to work. Sometimes, this is less than simple to achieve. From the psychological factors associated with a disability […]
