About Us

Opened to the public in 2011, NextStep Atlanta is an affordable, state-of-the-art, community-based paralysis recovery center. By offering standardized activity-based therapy programs and interventions, based on research; our center provides the best program for optimum recovery to become healthy, strong and independent.

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Contact Us

Please continue reading below for information on all of our programs and contact us for further questions on our services available, which include:

Activity-Based Therapy for Paralysis Recovery, Adaptive Fitness, Neuro Physical Therapy, Wheelchair Seating Clinic, Bracing, Durable Medical Equipment, Assistive Technology Trials, Caregiver Training, At Home Programs, Counseling, Monthly Support Group Meetings, and our Nutrition Program:

Address: 1755 Grassland Pkwy STE B Alpharetta, GA 30004

Phone: (O) 678.580.1404 (F): 678.580.1298

Email: admin@nextstepatlanta.org

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NextStep "Health...Recovery...Independence"

NextStep Atlanta understands that every client has special needs. Therefore, we offer several programs to best meet those needs and optimize our clients’ chances for recovery. Being a pioneer in activity-based recovery programs, and with over a decade of combined experience, its staff is on the cutting edge of this emerging field. Our center is staffed with certified Activity Based Trainers who treat thousands of client hours every year from more than 25 states and 6 countries.  Our center located in Alpharetta, Ga is a 6500 square foot (state-of-the-art) facility and we have some of the most advanced equipment to treat paralysis. Our facility is designed to not only treat clients but to teach, encourage and motivate through their recovery.


WHO WE SERVE

Individuals suffering from paralysis including;

  • Spinal cord injury (SCI)

  • Stroke

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)

  • Parkinson's Disease

  • and other neurological conditions


WHAT WE OFFER

Guided Exercise

Guided exercise consists of 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 training with our certified activity-based therapists. Our trainers will work with you to promote functional recovery and improved health. $125 per hour

GAIT TRAINING

Gait Training allows individuals living with paralysis to repetitively practice standing and stepping using body weight support. In a therapy session, the participant is suspended in a harness over a treadmill while specially trained therapists move his or her legs and body to simulate walking. As the person gains function, improvements in sitting, standing, reaching, grasping or walking occur. $225 per 1 1/2 hour session

NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION (“NMES”)

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, an activity-based therapy, provides high frequency, wide pulse width, task specific stimulation to generate a motor output while increasing the central state of excitability in the spinal cord. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is provided via the Restorative Therapies Incorporated Sage unit with Xcite software and use of lead wires to 12 different muscle groups based on the targeted item from the Neuromuscular Recovery Scale. Tasks are performed with and without stimulation to transfer the improved neuromuscular capacity into the home and community environment. $185 per 1 1/2 hour session

Functional Electrical Stimulation (“FES”)

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. 

EQUIPMENT

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  • Gait Training and Standing

    • 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

Neuro Physical Therapy

NextStep Atlanta has a Neuro Doctor of Physical Therapy on staff who is passionate about Activity Based Therapy and assists the program with her expertise as well as consulting with clients on navigating the continuum of care post neurological injury. Outside of general consultation our DPT is treating clients in need of traditional PT services and can assist with specific needs including but not limited to; medical equipment and bracing, wheelchair needs, home exercise prescriptions, caregiver training, transfer training and adaptive technology trials.

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ADAPTIVE FITNESS

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

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