Our Services

Activity Based Therapy

Activity based therapy (ABT) is performed by NeuroRecovery Network (NRN) trained specialists and promotes recovery of neuromuscular function and health through three standardized and evidence-based intervention programs developed by the NRN.

ABT consists of three programs:

  • Locomotor Training

  • NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation

  • Guided Exercise

Locomotor Training

Locomotor Training is a rehabilitation strategy that allows individuals with certain kinds of spinal cord injuries to repetitively practice standing and stepping using body weight support and a treadmill with manual facilitation from therapists and technicians.

NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation

NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) provides activation below the level of spinal cord injury to retrain movement through sensory input and external stimulation.

High pulse width electrical simulation administered via electrode pads placed over specific muscle groups below injury or affected by paralysis in order to facilitate
and retrain coordinated movements.

Guided Exercise

Exercise sessions focused on recovery of the neuromuscular system below the level of injury or areas affected by paralysis. Focus is placed on movements related to daily motor tasks, including trunk control and mobility, reaching and grasping, and/or standing and walking.

Adaptive Fitness

Individualized and group fitness sessions focusing on improving strength, endurance, and overall health

NextStep Atlanta offers One on One Adaptive Fitness for individuals with physical disabilities. $75 an hour.

Neuro Physical Therapy

NextStep Atlanta has two Neuro Doctor of Physical Therapy on staff who are passionate about Activity Based Therapy and assist the program with their expertise as well as consulting with clients on navigating the continuum of care post neurological injury. Outside of general consultation our DPT are treating clients in need of traditional PT services and
can assist with specific needs.

Outpatient neurological physical therapy services
with unique offerings including:

  • Dry needling

  • LSVT Big therapy

  • Casting and orthotic management

  • Pediatrics

  • Car seat safety

  • Advanced wheelchair skills

  • Community re-entry and life skills

  • Assistive device and adaptive technology trials

Seating Clinic

NextStep offers a wheelchair seating clinic for all your equipment needs:

  • Custom wheelchairs

  • Durable medical equipment

  • Assistive devices

  • Specialized seating systems

Softwave Therapy

Our proprietary electrohydraulic acoustic shockwave device is at the forefront of medical innovation. With its cutting-edge design, SoftWave enables maximum tissue penetration, unlocking the full potential of biological effects for healing at a cellular level for pain management and wound care.

Massage

Specializing in deep tissue

  • NeuroMuscular Therapy

  • National certification for body work

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) applies small electrical pulses to paralyzed muscles to restore or improve their function. (FES) is used to stimulate peripheral nerves, the "lower motor neurons" that connect the spinal cord to your muscles.  FES can be utilized for muscle re-education, functional substitution, spasticity management or general health and wellness benefits.

NextStep’s FES bikes are specially designed ergonomic bicycles which a person can use from their wheelchair, using electrical stimulation through electrodes to cycle with and without motor support. These bikes can be used for either arm cycling or leg cycling. The benefits of FES cycling are numerous—from aerobic conditioning to increased circulation, spasticity management and muscle flexibility. 

CUTTING-EDGE Equipment and Facility

Our facility offers cutting-edge and accessible rehabilitation and fitness equipment and the space needed for advanced functional therapy techniques. 

A comprehensive resource center including; access to doctors and the latest in research, free peer group sessions and educational classes, and informational materials for anyone in the community. 

Locomotor Standing and Gait Training

  • PowerStep Locomotor Treadmill with Harness/Lift System

  • Parallel Bars with Harness/Lift System

  • Liftwalker

  • Three (3) Standing Frames

  • One (1) Standing Walker

Cardiovascular

  • NuStep Bike

Functional Electrical Stimulation

  • FES RT600 Standing Elliptical

  • FES RT300 Seated Elliptical

  • FES RT200 Arm/Leg Cycle

  • NMES Xcite System

  • Portable Electrical Stimulation

  • Bioness Wrist/Hand Electrical Stimulation

  • Portable Electromyography System

Vibration Training

  • Four (4) Vibration Plates

Strength Training and General Exercise

  • Tilt Table

  • Total Gym

  • Cybex Arm Ergometer

  • Dumbbells from 3 lbs to 55 lbs

  • Medicine Balls

  • Resistance Bands

  • Twelve (12) Various Resistance Training Machine