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Do you want to return to running and physical activity sooner after injury or surgery?

It’s possible with the AlterG anti-Gravity Treadmill.

Premier Physical Therapy and Wellness now uses the AlterG antigravity treadmill as part of your physical therapy program, exclusively at our 7 Dey Street location in the financial district. Using technology designed for NASA engineers, the AlterG enables everyone from the athlete to the aching to walk or run while decreasing the impact and stress on the joints of your back, hips, knees, feet.

How it Works

The AlterG uses advanced differential air pressure technology to generate a powerful lifting force, which provides precise unweighting in 1% increments from 20% body weight up to 100% (full weight bearing). The client uses custom shorts and zips into the airtight chamber, which then becomes pressurized and adjusts to their exact body weight to allow for total control over the amount of weight bearing.

For the Endurance Athlete

If you are an athlete the AlterG will allow you to continue training even during the recovery process. No more weeks of missed training for a race or marathon. The AlterG allows injured athletes to continue running while working on a full recovery back to full-sport. Some of the many running injuries that can benefit form the AlterG are:

• Stress fractures
• Tendonitis
• Sprains & strains
• Post-surgery
• Overuse injuries

For All Orthopedic Injuries

The AlterG is also used in the rehabilitative process for all types of orthopedic problems. When pain is the primary factor interfering with progress, the AlterG allows for comfortable and effortless movement. Some of the many conditions that benefit from using the AlterG are:

• Lower back pain.
• Hip, knee and foot pain.
• Hip and knee replacements.
• Arthroscopic surgery.
• Arthritis of the lower extremity.
• Weight management.
• Mobility issues related to obesity.
• Mobility issues related to age.
• Balance/mobility problems due to neurologic disease.

Top 5 reasons to try the AlterG

• Continue to run while rehabbing from an injury.
• Minimize and reduce pain after surgery.
• Speed your recovery from an orthopedic injury.
• Walk and exercise pain-free even with an old injury or arthritis.
• Lose 10 pounds; begin an exercise program for weight reduction.

Who can use the AlterG?

Anyone and everyone!

We offer the AlterG as part of your physical therapy or as a wellness program.

Contact our 7 Dey Street location at (212) 249-2451 or on our website at www.premierptny.com for more information.