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AlterG
Anti-Gravity Treadmills
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Jacon C. Chun, MPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS
• Physical Therapist since 1999
• Worked at Stanford 2003-2006
• Clinical Specialist for AlterG since 2010
• Educate users on the safe application of the Anti-Gravity Treadmill
• Educate prospective customers on the benefits of unweighting/progressive loading
• Help engineering/product design team with clinical application
Introduction
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What does it do?
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AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
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• Conceived by NASA
• Training device
• Differential Air Pressure Technology (DAP)
• Studies conducted to establish safety
Evolution of the AlterG
Who Is The AlterG Good For?
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• Initial sales focus on athletic performance
• Considerations:
• Access
• Biomechanics
• Performance
• Special Needs
Evolution of the AlterG
First production units in 2007
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• Rehabilitation potential
• Considerations:
• What patients?
• What diagnoses?
• Precautions?
• Contraindications?
Evolution of the AlterG
First production units in 2009
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• Considerations:
• Infection Risks
• Range of Motion
• Step Height
• Strength
• Access
• Calibration technique
• Time to calibration
Evolution of the AlterG
What Do These Patients Need?
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Evolution of the AlterG
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• Other qualified populations?
• Geriatric
• Neurologic
• Pediatric
• Amputees
• Bariatrics
Evolution of the AlterG
Special Considerations For These Populations?
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• Further Considerations
• Patient Safety
• Therapist Safety
• Special Needs
Evolution of the AlterG
Product is always evolving
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• Always a work in progress
• Development relies on team
• Product Design Team
• Engineers
• Clinicians
• End Users
Evolution of Technology
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AlterG
Anti-Gravity Treadmills