AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill at Holly Creek Retirement Community

How does the AlterG Work?

Originally conceived by Dr. Robert Whalen to design effective exercise regimens for NASA's astronauts, Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology has been adapted by AlterG for use in training and rehabilitation. Cleared by the FDA in 2008, the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a medical device that can be used for rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries, treatment of neurological conditions, weight reduction, aerobic conditioning, and general training to combat the diseases of aging.

By using air in a pressure-controlled chamber to gently lift the user, unweighting is achieved in the AlterG. Precise calibration using patented technology allows for very specific unweighting from 100-20% of the users body weight in 1% increments; something no other unweighting modality can do.

Clinical studies show that the AlterG can help decrease ground reaction forces in walking and running. Unweighting the lower body with our treadmills allow for the protection of healing tissue, while encouraging range of motion and closed-kinetic chain activity. Early incorporation of the AlterG in and the rehabilitation program helps to prevent disuse atrophy and encourages more rapid return of motor control. The restoration of normal gait mechanics is paramount to optimal recovery and can be accelerated by our patented unweighting technology.

Source: www.alter-g.com

Mark your calendars! On November 16th Holly Creek Retirement Community will be hosting free demonstrations of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. For more information, call 720-266-5611.

103 CLC Walkers Meet at City Park

Although it was an overcast morning, City Park in downtown Denver was packed for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk. Thousands came together the morning of September 18 in support of Alzheimer’s research and education. Christian Living Communities (CLC) family and friends were recruited to join a team of over one hundred walkers, helping us to reach and exceed our goal for walkers. With the support of residents, families, and employees, the team also surpassed the $10,000 goal. As of Monday after the race, CLC had raised $11,493 with money still coming in. Fundraising events such as a gala at Holly Creek, prize boxes at the Johnson Center, a waffle breakfast at The Village, a competition amongst floors at Clermont Park, and so much more contributed to the great success we had this year.

Submitted by: The Memory Walk 2010 Committee