Anti Gravity Rehabilitation
Fantastic to have the Alter-G Anti-Gravity treadmill available at our rehabilitation clinic in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. If you are recovering from lower-limb, spinal surgery or any neurological condition such as stroke, then our main rehabilitation clinic is the perfect place for you to start your recovery.
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 AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a medical device that can be used for:
Unweighting is achieved in the AlterG by using air in a pressure-controlled chamber to gently lift the user. Precise calibration using our patented technology allows for very specific unweighting from 100-20% of the user’s body weight in 1% increments. Something no other unweighting modality can do. The prices of our services are here
Clinical studies show that the AlterG can help decrease ground reaction forces in walking and running. The restoration of normal gait mechanics is paramount to optimal recovery and can be accelerated by the unweighting technology.
The world’s best athletes and sports teams consider the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill® a ground-breaking training tool that is changing the way they train, recover and get stronger. The AlterG enables athletes to:
The AlterG is chosen by the world’s best teams and athletes as a key element in their training and recovery. Teams from around the world make the AlterG a central part of their training and conditioning, including: Most of the NFL teams, including the world champion New York Giants Most of the NBA teams, including the world champion Miami Heat Top UK Institute of sport programs
Many of the UK’s leading football clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow Celtic. AlterG’s performance treadmill is a highly effective athletic conditioning tool for both recreational and competitive athletes by allowing the user to train longer, run faster, gain additional strength, and enhance cardiovascular performance while minimizing impact and stress on their joints. Contact us today to discuss Alter-G Anti Gravity training.