Anti-gravity treadmills (e.g., Alter-G, Boost) have become transformative tools in post-injury/surgical rehabilitation and neurological recovery, offering precise weight-supported therapy.

Anti-gravity treadmills, work by reducing the impact of gravity by using differential air pressure (DAP) to unweight the user, allowing them to walk or run at a fraction of their bodyweight. A specially designed air-tight chamber surrounding the lower body is inflated to create a lifting effect, effectively reducing the pressure on the lower extremities

Antigravity for Lower Extremity Fractures and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Ankle/tibial plateau fractures: Patients start rehabilitation with 20%–80% bodyweight (BW) reduction, progressing to full BW over time. Sessions focus on gait symmetry and muscle activation (Palke et al., 2022).

ACL reconstruction: Phase 1: 55% BW support on the Alter-G to restore normal gait mechanics, paired with quadriceps strengthening by the physiotherapist or rehab team (AlterG, 2018b). Phase 2: Jogging at 75%–90% BW, increasing speed (7–11 kph) and incline (2%–6%) (AlterG, 2018b).

Positive Effects: Gait Improvement: Dynamic Gait Index scores significantly improved compared to standard rehab (Palke et al., 2022). Muscle Atrophy Reduction: Tibial plateau fracture patients showed 3 cm greater thigh circumference preservation (Palke et al., 2022). Early Mobilisation: ACL patients began jogging by week 10 post-op, accelerating return to sport (AlterG, 2018b).

Antigravity for Stress Fracture and Tendon Rehab

Achilles tendon repair: Running can start at 70% BW (13 weeks post-op if cleared by rehab team), progressing to 85% BW by week 16 (Saxena & Granot, 2011).

Lower extremity stress fractures: Phase 1: Begin with non-weight-bearing exercises, progressing to Alter-G walking at 60%–65% BW (3–5.5 kph). Phase 2: Jogging at 75%–90% BW (8–12 kph) with inclines (AlterG, 2018a).

Positive Effects:

Faster Over-Ground Return: Achilles patients resumed outdoor running 3.5 weeks earlier than controls (Saxena & Granot, 2011).

Pain-Free Progression: Gradual BW reduction helps prevent compensatory gait patterns (AlterG, 2018a).

Antigravity for Neurological Conditions (Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s, Congenital Conditions)

• Stroke gait retraining: Begin with 40%–50% BW support, incrementally reducing to 20% as balance improves (Shaughnessy et al., 2012).

• Task-Specific Training: High-intensity, repetitive walking sessions (1,000+ steps/session) on the Alter-G (Shaughnessy et al., 2012).

• Neuroplasticity: Bodyweight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) promotes activity-dependent neural adaptation, improving motor learning (Shaughnessy et al., 2012).

• Fall Prevention: Safe harness systems enable longer, confidence-building sessions (Shaughnessy et al., 2012).Item description

Foot Faults at Holland Park West and Newmarket both have this equipment

• Initial = 40 mins

• Follow up = 30mins

• Unsupervised = 30mins

Initial 40min- $189 (antigravity initial appointment)
Fup 30min- $145 (supervised antigravity sessions )

We are also a registered NDIS provider