August 13, 2025
They are working miracles these days at the Irish Injured Jockeys’ rehabilitation suite at the RACE campus in Kildare Town.
Top Jump jockey Mark Walsh hasn’t been able to run in a year due to a leg injury, yet was running with ease recently on the new AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill purchased by the IIJ.
The treadmill allows users to walk and run while supporting only a fraction of their body weight. This feature is particularly beneficial for jockeys recovering from injuries, as it minimises stress on joints, bones and soft tissue. by reducing the effective body weight, the treadmill enables exercises without exacerbating injuries. This allows jockeys to commence their rehabilitation sooner.
The introduction of this equipment at our rehabilitation centre for injured jockeys allows us to use the treadmill as an integral part of our comprehensive recovery programmes. By integrating this technology, our centres offer state-of-the-art services that facilitate a quicker and safer journey back top peak physical condition.
We are continuously seeking ways to support injured jockeys, and thanks to the incredibly generous donors to our charity, we have acquired the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. Three jockeys used it yesterday and they found it amazing. It's like walking on the moon. Jockeys' in Britain have access to a similar machine and we are catching up.