Category Archives: Physical Therapy

The New Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Procedure

By Kate | Published: January 25, 2012
My mother-in-law recently underwent the new “minimally invasive anterior approach” hip replacement surgery. That’s a mouthful, but it is turning out to be the least painful and quickest recovery when it comes to hip replacement surgery! I was amazed at her speedy recovery and how good she felt after her hip replacement. Knowing others that [...]
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Do You Tweet?

By Kate | Published: July 22, 2010
More and more these days the term “social networking” has become part of our vocabulary and way of life.  There are all sorts of various uses such as, communication with friends and family, promoting business, keeping track of news & events, and even keeping up to date with technology itself as it moves into the [...]
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Practice Makes Perfect: Q & A with Current AlterG Users

By Jacon Chun MPT SCS ATC CSCS | Published: May 25, 2010
On Monday, I had the opportunity to meet with Darwin Fogt, MPT and President of Evolution Physical Therapy. We got to chat a little about how he is using the AlterG in his practice. He has a beautiful facility in a penthouse suite across from the Los Angeles Clippers practice facility. You can read [...]
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Deb’s Wow Story!

By Kate | Published: May 20, 2010
Deb is a 54 year old woman who, at age 16, developed osteogenic sarcoma in her left femur. She just recently got fitted for a C-Leg and has been learning how to walk 2-legged again. She saw the brochure for the Alter G while in a waiting room and had to try it. She was able [...]
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Women Who Run | Part 2

By Kimberly Peek | Published: May 18, 2010
Last week I told you how I became a runner. Six months into it, running was no longer solely about fitness and weight loss. Running had become something important I shared with friends. When I became injured, I felt like a big part of my world was taken from me. It could be argued that I [...]
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Is Barefoot Running For Everyone?

By Jacon Chun MPT SCS ATC CSCS | Published: May 11, 2010
One of the hot topics with runners, podiatrists, and sports physical therapists now is the trend of barefoot running. With more shoemakers jumping on the minimalist bandwagon after seeing the success of others, the question that needs to be posed is whether or not barefoot running is appropriate for everyone? Here’s my take on the topic: 1)    [...]
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The AlterG Blog

By Kate | Published: January 22, 2010
Welcome to the AlterG Blog!  This Blog is part of our effort to create a community for AlterG customers, patients, clinicians, researchers and fans to talk about rehabilitation, training and helping people achieve their personal health goals. We have been working on the launch of the Blog for some time now because there are so many [...]
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