21 Jun Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill is here
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What is the Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill?
The 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
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