AlterG Training Videos
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmills provide unweighting of the user’s body weight in addition to normal treadmill functions. The unweighting allows patients and individuals to do standing exercises, walk, or run with reduced impact on their musculoskeletal system
Precautions for Use:
- Cardiovascular disease or respiratory compromise
- Exercise induced asthma or angina
- Acute and chronic back problems
- Ruptured or herniated disc
- Safety and effectiveness in pregnant women has not been established
- Safety and effectiveness for individuals with Functional Independence Measure score of 1 or 2 (dependent of max assist) has not been established
- Treadmill belt does not lock in place. Be sure patient is stable before turning off the treadmill and exiting
- Heart rate monitor may not be accurate
- Any condition where increased intra-abdominal pressure may be a concern (for example urinary incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic floor reconstruction, or other conditions)
Indications for Use:
- Aerobic conditioning Sport specific conditioning programs
- Weight control and reduction
- Gait training and neuromuscular re-education in neurologic patients
- Strengthening and conditioning in geriatric patients
- Rehabilitation following injury or surgery of the lower extremity
- Rehabilitation after total joint replacement
Contraindications for Use:
- Unstable fracture
- Cardiovascular hypotension
- Untreated deep vein thrombosis