Alter-G technology was originally developed at NASA as part of an effort to help astronauts maintain fitness during prolonged space flight. This technology, a combination of an advanced pressure regulation system and treadmill, produced the first anti-gravity treadmill. 

We can safely reduce weight bearing load from a range between 20% and 100% of your total body weight. It has been approved by the FDA as a medical device applicable for uses in rehabilitation after lower extremity injury or surgery, aerobic conditioning, weight control, gait training for neurological conditions, and strengthening and conditioning for older patients. 

Physical Therapy with AlterG CPT physical therapists may prescribe sessions on the Alter-G treadmill for therapy following an injury or surgery on a lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle or foot). For example, it offers benefits for the following: 

• Rehabilitation after total joint replacement 

• Gait training and strengthening for neurological patients 

• Strengthening and conditioning in a fall-safe environment for older patients 

• Injury prevention during sport specific conditioning and fitness improvement programs 

• Certain weight-loss programs 

Athletic Training with Alter-G 

With its precise athletic technology, Alter-G helps athletes move through training and post-competition rehabilitation with less pain and stress to joints and muscles. For some, it provides the following benefits.

 • Reduces stress on joints and injured areas of your lower body 

• Supports recovery from surgery by aiding mobility and range of motion 

• Facilitates effective recovery from competition or training with less pain 

Safer Motor Learning and Movement Practice AlterG Anti-Gravity also provides patients with a safe, comfortable rehabilitation program options to help achieve their goals, tapping into the plasticity of the neurological system to facilitate motor learning. This is essential for patients with neurological impairments that need motor learning and practice with minimal risk. 

Providing the most advanced options in physical therapy The innovative AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a game changer in physical therapy rehabilitation. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill helps a broad spectrum of people – top level athletes, orthopedic and neurologic patients, pediatric, geriatric and those looking to lose weight – to achieve their personal health, wellness or performance goals.