![]() When enclosed in the Alter-G’s environment it supports a patient’s weight which facilitates exercise without the compressive loading forces present with routine land-based programs.īenefits of our Alter-G treadmill include a patient’s ability to reduce joint and soft-tissue impact during walking and running. The Alter-G treadmill takes advantage of positive air pressure. ![]() Why use the Leading Edge Alter-G treadmill? If you or your patient has sustained an acute or chronic injury, undergone surgery, awaiting surgery, sustained a non-operative injury, or are in pain and would benefit from a reduced weight bearing environment, then our Alter-G Zero Gravity Treatment Program may be indicated. Acts as both a rehab device and wellness tool that athletes and weekend warriors can utilize during and after the treatment process.Provides our Leading Edge physical therapists a precise way to track patient progress, keeping patients engaged and motivated during rehab.Allows patients to rehabilitate with less pain while reducing the risk of further injury, which may enable patients to heal faster.This unique and patented unweighted rehabilitation treadmill technology: The Alter-G technology was initially developed for the International Space Station in an attempt to hold astronauts down to the treadmill, thereby allowing them to exercise in space. Its technology has been re-tasked to now do the reverse to “unweight” the lower body. This not only speeds recovery timelines, but can also reduce the pain and risk inherent with them. With the Alter-G Zero Gravity Treadmill, we are able to get our patients weight bearing in a comfortable and safe environment earlier than they would otherwise. Albert, Sherwood Park, and Old Strathcona locations.īringing revolutionary elite athlete training and rehab to youĪt Leading Edge Physiotherapy we seek out and invest in revolutionary technology to give you all the advantages that a professional athlete may get in their recovery and training. T: 7 Suite 221 20 Westwind Drive, Spruce Grove, Alberta T: 7 | F: 7 2, 140 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park, Alberta T: 7 | F: 7 Suite 130, 145 Carleton Drive, St. T: 7 | F: 7 6925 Gateway Blvd NW #101, Edmonton, Alberta T: 7 | F: 7 4968 98 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton Capilano Rehabilitation Centre.T: 7 | F: 7 Suite 221, 5540 Windermere Blvd, Edmonton, Alberta T: 7 | F: 7 11160-River Valley Road, Edmonton, Alberta We offer that experience to you, but you need to contact us first. ![]() Request a Callback We have over 100 years of combined experience treating acute and complex conditions.
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