At Richland Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare, we have been pleased with the results of using the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. We had one client who presented with a history of COPD and HTN and was greatly limited by pain. As a former athlete, he was eager to participate in rehabilitation, but he struggled due to his comorbidities. The rehab team determined that he would be a great candidate for use of the AlterG.
Intervention
The AlterG allowed us to target strengthening and conditioning in a fall-safe environment. Our client regained mobility and increased range of motion, all while minimizing stress and pain. Although skeptical at first, after his first time on the AlterG, he was ecstatic that he was able to be mobile and have no pain afterward. The therapists were able to monitor his weight-bearing status and easily track his progress.
Added Challenge
Another limitation for our client was that he came to us without shoes. He wears a 16 wide! Staff members of Richland Hills pooled money together and searched for the perfect shoes for him. He loves his new shoes as well as the rehab department, and he will be staying with us as a long-term care resident.
