Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Surgery or Not To Surgery, That Is The Question
A new study published late last month in the New England Journal of Medicine discussed whether or not surgery was the best option for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)…
Hip Injuries and Your Rehabilitation Options
Hip injuries are among the most common causes of reduced mobility and disability in adults older than 60. Rehabilitation after hip injury can greatly reduce the chances of becoming disabled….
Road to the Olympics: Interview with Shannon Rowbury
With the 2012 London Olympics right around the corner, AlterG is buzzing with excitement. Which AlterG athletes will make the team? Who will take home the gold? Who is using…
Overweight? Let AlterG help you to your new body.
You’ve been thinking about a weight loss program for a long time now, and maybe you’ve even tried a number of things. New diets, exercise regimens, possibly hypnosis, and maybe…
What is Overuse Syndrome?
Overuse syndrome is a disorder where a certain part of the body is damaged by repeatedly overusing it or subjecting it to too much stress. The strain that causes overuse…
The What, Why and How of Overspeed Training
What is Overspeed Training? Overspeed training is an effective method to recruit new muscle tissue to enhance performance when an athlete accelerates their body, or parts of their body, at…
Benefits of Barefoot Running
A recent study at Indiana University discussed the benefits of barefoot running and its capacity to decrease impact force injuries with proper technique. For some this may include a complete…