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Garrett Salpeter

Founder of NeuFit | Author of The NeuFit Method | Applying Neurology for Better Outcomes in Rehabilitation and Fitness

Garrett Salpeter is the founder and CEO of NeuFit, a company that specializes in innovative rehabilitation and performance technologies, particularly through the use of their flagship product, the Neubie. His journey into this field began in 2007 when he suffered a wrist injury while studying physics and engineering and playing college hockey. This personal experience with injury recovery inspired him to explore solutions that could enhance rehabilitation outcomes and performance for athletes and patients alike.12

Salpeter's educational background includes training in engineering and neuroscience, which he has leveraged to develop NeuFit's methodologies. NeuFit focuses on neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to aid in pain modulation, motor control, and overall recovery processes. The technology has gained traction among physical therapists, chiropractors, and sports professionals for its effectiveness in speeding up recovery times and improving patient outcomes.135

Under his leadership, NeuFit has become a significant player in the rehabilitation technology space, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in healing. Salpeter is recognized for his contributions to enhancing athletic performance and recovery through innovative approaches that bridge science and practical application.24

Highlights

Jun 25 · linkedin

One of the most common questions we get at NeuFit is how our Neubie is different than a TENS unit.

Alternating current devices make up the vast preponderance of what we see in the electrical stimulation market. These are mostly smaller, handheld devices that cost between $50-$500. AC units help with bloodflow promotion, some lymphatic cleansing, muscle atrophy prevention and some help around pain reduction. Most orthopedic surgeons send their patients home with an AC unit post surgery, etc.

However, when you turn an AC unit up to high enough levels for therapeutic benefit, it creates a really strong co-contraction in the musculature. This means the signal is fighting against your own in a non harmonious manner. It's very similar to driving down the road while jamming down on the gas pedal and the brake at the same time. This will teach the body very inefficient energy patterns, which in turn, can promote and environment where injury is more possible. It isn’t that AC units aren’t helpful, they are, but you can’t use an AC unit in the same manner that you use a Neubie.

In contract, DC currents are already more harmonious with our body. We actually utilize a direct current to send signals along our own nervous system! Happy to answer any further questions anyone might have!

Jun 24 · linkedin

Ever wonder how we use the NeuFit Neubie to help rehab a shoulder?

First, we always start with manual muscle testing and activations. Getting those muscles online gives us the best chance of performing neuromuscular re-education with the Neubie.

After the activations, we use the Neubie to perform our body mapping. In areas where normal nerve function exists, the direct current stimulation only feels like a light tingle. Where the brain has placed blockers or inhibitory governors on a certain muscle, the sensation can be much more uncomfortable. This helps us to build a personalized treatment plan.

Once that’s complete, we get right to work. We place electrodes on those hot spots we found during the body mapping process and begin to have the patient work through joint articulations, nerve glides, and simple bodyweight movements. Once the patient is ready, we progress to adding resistance with bands or light weights.

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Austin, Texas, United States