Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill is here

21 Jun Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill is here

What is the Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill?

alter-g-treadmill2The Alter-G is an anti-gravity treadmill that is a revolutionary rehabilitation tool.

  • It allows users to run, walk or exercise at a percentage of their body weight.
  • It minimises impact and stress on the joints.
  • Allows faster recovery, earlier return to exercise and improved physical function and performance.
  • It provides an accurate, safe and comfortable partial weightbearing while promoting normal movement patterns.

 

The Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill is a great tool for the following:

  • Post-surgery – especially lower limb such as ACL or spinal surgery where full weight-bearing is restricted or limited.
  • Bone stress injury rehabilitation
  • Lower limb injury rehabilitation – ankle sprains
  • Low back pain – walking and progressive jogging without impact through the spine
  • Gait retraining
  • Cardiovascular and strength training for those with arthritis
  • Strength and conditioning for older people in a fall-safe environment
  • Weight-loss programs
  • Injury prevention programs
  • Osteoarthritis in ankles, knees and hips

 

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What do I need to do?

  • Book in for 1-hour assessment with either one of our physiotherapists or podiatrist.
  • The session would entail
    •     An assessment
    •     Shown the protocols of using the machine correctly and safely
    •     Initial walking/running on the machine (from 15min to 45min- times vary depending on individual needs)
    •     A program prescribed and tailored to your goals
  • If you are referred by another practitioner and/or already have a program- this initial assessment is still required to go through the protocols of using the machine.
  • Post this session you can book either 30 or 60-minute sessions, online or over the phone.

 

 

What do I need to wear?

  • Recommended attire for a session is comfortable shorts, preferably tight-fitting shorts such as bike/running shorts
  • Clean walking or running shoes

 

How much does it cost for a session? 

30 minute (single session) – $40

60 minute (single session) – $60

5 x 30 minute session packs – $150

5 x 60 minute sessions packs – $250