At Fitzgerald Physical Therapy, we are committed to staying at the forefront of rehabilitation technology. We have AlterG(R) Anti-Gravity Treadmill(TM) at our clinics, making us one of the few locations in Massachusetts offering this cutting-edge technology to our patients and running clients.
Learn more by reading or watching the video below. Our goal is to help you walk or run pain-free!
What is the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill?
Originally conceived by Dr. Robert Whalen to design effective exercise regimens for NASA’s astronauts, Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology has been adapted by AlterG for use in training and rehabilitation.
The Anti-Gravity Treadmill technology empowers people to move in new ways and without pain – to recover mobility, improve wellness, and enhance physical performance
Cleared by the FDA in 2008, the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a medical device that can be used for:
- Rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries
- Treatment of neurological conditions
- Weight reduction
- Aerobic conditioning
- General training to combat the diseases of aging
- Knee/ankle/foot pain and injury recovery
Benefits include:
- Allow for the protection of healing tissue
- Encourage range of motion
- Earlier initiation of closed-kinetic chain activity
- Prevent disuse atrophy
- Encourages more rapid return of motor control
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