ALPHA East: Physiotherapy Services

The Rehab Arch allows our physiotherapists to safely provide intensive gait, balance and functional training. It provides adjustable static or dynamic body weight support for customized assistance. There is a standard Unloading Harness and a Balance Harness for patients requiring additional support as well as a push bar that can be set to any height. This frees up the therapist’s hands for postural facilitation and hands on movement guidance enhancing the individual’s therapy session. The arch can even be rolled over our treadmill.

The Pilates Reformer consists of a sliding carriage and adjustable spring tension, offering a versatile form of resistance training. It can be used to improve the strength and control of isolated muscle groups affected by injuries or surgeries, as well as promoting elongation and stretching of muscles and joints. It encourages proper alignment and posture while allowing for gentle, gravity-eliminated exercises for individuals who may be unable to perform such movements in an upright position. Pilates Reformer exercises within physiotherapy focus on smooth and controlled movements through the available range of motion, with the ultimate goal of regaining functional movement.

Our clinic’s strengthening equipment includes a cable machine, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbell and plates, ankle weights and resistance bands. Our Physiotherapists use this equipment to customize patient-specific exercise programs and gradually increase resistance to help build muscle strength and overall function. This can be an important component of addressing specific weaknesses or imbalances resulting from injuries or chronic conditions.