In the 1st few weeks the ALterG has been at Premier Therapy, here are the patients who have had some pretty impressive results: 1. Arlyss B: normally can only tolerate walking 5min due to pain at foot/ heel, hips, knee. On the AlterG can tolerate >15min. 2. Rachel B: has walked with forearm crutches her whole life due to birth defects that affected her bones and joints. On the AlterG she can walk fully independently for the 1st [...]
In a recent study, a group of health professionals discovered an increase in positive results from aquatic therapy for patients with lower limb osteoarthritis. Due to added buoyancy and reduced loading at the joints when in water, patients were able to complete exercises easier than on land. Progression with aquatic exercises in weight bearing position tend to be easier on patients with chronic and acute pain. Other options for osteoarthritis include pharmacological, non-pharmacological (land based, weight loss, aerobic [...]
