What is the antigravity walking system Alter-G?
The Anti-Gravity Walking System is an advanced technology device that creates a low-gravity environment, allowing patients to perform gait rehabilitation faster and more effectively. Also known as the Anti-Gravity Treadmill™, this system reduces the gravitational load evenly in 1% increments, greatly relieving stress on joints and muscles. This allows patients and athletes in the rehabilitation process to move unrestricted and pain-free.
The Gravity-Free Walking System is a computer-controlled system supported by robotic technology and personalizes the treatment process. With high-precision adjustments, it accelerates the healing process of patients, alleviates their pain and allows them to perform physical activities safely.
How does the antigravity walking system work?
The patient is placed on the device's walking platform and the system adjusts the patient's body weight between 20% and 80%, reducing the pressure on the joint. This allows patients to walk with less pain, improve muscle function and have a faster recovery. The system simulates the patient's gait rhythm and speed, encouraging natural movements and making the rehabilitation process more efficient.
In which cases is the antigravity walking system used?
The Gravity-Free Walking System offers an effective rehabilitation solution in the following situations:
- Musculoskeletal disorders: Musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, tendon and ligament injuries.
- Recovery after orthopedic surgery: Physical rehabilitation after surgical interventions such as bone fractures, knee replacement, hip replacement.
- Neurological disorders: Movement limitations as a result of neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, paralysis, MS.
- Painful Muscle and Joint Problems: Patients experiencing restricted movement due to lower back, neck, and knee pain, muscle spasms, and joint inflammation.
- Physical rehabilitation process: Patients requiring physical therapy for general physical weakness, postural disorders and immobility.
- Patients at High Risk of Falling: Elderly patients or those experiencing balance disorders can safely improve their balance abilities by walking in a low-gravity environment.
By safely and effectively reducing gravity, the Gravity-Free Walking System accelerates the healing process of patients, relieves pain and supports the natural functions of the musculoskeletal system. It offers an effective solution in the treatment of both orthopedic and neurological diseases.
Advantages of a Gravity-Free Walking System
- Pain-Free Gait Therapy: By reducing the effect of gravity, it minimizes pressure on joints and muscles, thereby enabling pain-free walking.
- Fast Recovery: By reducing the pressure on the joint, it allows patients to recover faster and accelerates the physical therapy process.
- Enhanced Mobility: It promotes a natural walking pattern and aids in restoring normal muscle functions.
- Personalized Treatment: The treatment process is customized to each patient's needs, making it more efficient.
The AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™ combines patented NASA Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology, a precision air calibration system and real-time information in rehabilitation and training. Using a pressurized air chamber to evenly reduce gravity load and body weight in 1% increments, AlterG enables patients and athletes to move unrestricted and pain-free; no other alleviation technology offers such freedom, control and versatility.