Overview
What Is An Anti Gravity Treadmill?
The Anti-Gravity treadmill is a service which utilises unique gravity-defying technology to redefine what’s possible in physical rehabilitation, helping people move from pain, through prevention and onwards to performance.
How Does An AlterG Treadmill Work?
After calibrating and weighing to your dimensions, the Anti-Gravity treadmill utilises air pressure to fill the chamber surrounding the treadmill. This is controlled by using a specialised pair of shorts, worn over your exercise attire. This pressure can then be altered to reduce your body weight by up to as much as 80 percent.
What Conditions Can An AlterG Treadmill Help With?
An AlterG treadmill is suitable for a range of conditions:
Anti gravity treadmill is used for:
- Joint pain
- Muscle injury rehab
- Tendon and ligament injury rehab
- Performance running recovery
- Running load management
- Post surgical rehab
- Weight loss
- Getting back into running
Benefits
Benefits of An AlterG Treadmill
Evidence surrounding the Anti-Gravity treadmill has proven:
- VO2 max can still be achieved whilst running at a decreased bodyweight
- Decreased body weight during running resulted in a decreased ground reaction force - lessening load on joints.
- Running economy can be improved due to decreased body weight - allowing for easier running at higher speeds for longer.
- Removal up to 20% of body weight does not alter metabolic and cardiac training responses during running - allowing for comparable training intensity, but at a decreased impact load on the lower limb joints.
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Yes, anyone can use an AlterG treadmill.
Some of our patients describe running on the treadmill feels like running on the moon.
30-45 minutes is the typical session time however our patients can run for as long as their programmed session needs.
Our locations
Hawthorne
PEAK Hawthorne opened in 2012 and was extended and renovated in 2020. You see the same team whether we see you at Hawthorne or one of our other clinics. Hawthorne offers private treatment rooms and a spacious exercise area incorporating the latest equipment and technology, unrestricted single level access and off-street parking. We also provide HICAPS for real-time private health claiming.
Our locations
New Farm
PEAK New Farm opened in August 2019. You see the same team whether we see you at New Farm or one of our other clinics. New Farm offers private treatment rooms and a spacious exercise area incorporating the latest equipment and technology, unrestricted single level access and off-street parking. We also provide HICAPS for real-time private health claiming.
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Spinal Manipulation
Functional Movement Screen
Knee Pain Treatment
Hamstring Strain Treatment
Hip Pain Treatment
Upper, Middle & Lower Back Pain
Neck Pain Treatment
Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Tear
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Hawthorne
- Phone: (07) 3399 3318
- Fax: (07) 3319 6577
Address
5/171 Riding Road,Hawthorne, QLD, 4171 Get Directions
Opening Hours -
6 days per week
- Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
To make a booking outside of business hours, please use our form by clicking here.
New Farm
- Phone: (07) 3399 4668
- Fax: (07) 3319 6577
Address
1/15 Lamington Street,New Farm, QLD, 4005 Get Directions
Opening Hours -
6 days per week
- Monday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
To make a booking outside of business hours, please use our form by clicking here.