ATM Active Therapeutic Movement Dr. Cayer Newtown CT
Rehab & Movement

ATM® — Active Therapeutic Movement

Pain-free functional movement retraining with lasting results

Dr. Cayer, D.C.Newtown, CT

ATM2 technology allows patients to perform functional movements completely pain-free while the spine is stabilized — rapidly retraining the nervous system and restoring normal, pain-free motion.

Overview

The ATM2 (Active Therapeutic Movements) is a unique device that provides specific stabilizing forces to the pelvis and lumbar spine, allowing patients to perform movements that are normally painful — completely pain-free. This breaks the pain-movement association in the nervous system and allows rapid recovery of function.

How It Works

The ATM2 uses adjustable compression belts to stabilize specific spinal segments while you perform controlled bending, twisting, or weight-bearing movements. By performing these movements pain-free, the nervous system 'relearns' that those movements are safe — breaking the cycle of pain and protective muscle guarding that often perpetuates chronic conditions.

Key Benefits

  • Immediate pain relief during functional movements
  • Breaks the cycle of chronic pain and muscle guarding
  • Rapid restoration of range of motion
  • No passive treatment — you are active in your recovery
  • Particularly effective for chronic low back pain
  • Evidence-based, clinically proven technology

Conditions Treated

Chronic Low Back PainSciaticaFailed Back Surgery SyndromeLumbar InstabilityHip PainSports InjuriesMovement Dysfunction

What to Expect

ATM sessions are typically 10–15 minutes and are performed standing or in a functional position. Most patients notice immediate improvement in their ability to move without pain. A series of 4–8 sessions is typical, though results are often seen from the very first treatment.

ATM was developed by Israeli physical therapist Shai Efrati and has helped thousands of patients — including those who failed surgery — regain pain-free function.

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