The Benefits of Using a Zero Gravity Treadmill
Velocity Sports Medicine in Oakville, Ontario, introduces the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™, utilizing NASA-developed technology to aid rehabilitation by reducing weight-bearing stress.
Oakville, ON, Canada, 20th Mar 2025 – Velocity Sports Medicine announces the addition of state-of-the-art zero gravity treadmill technology to its comprehensive suite of rehabilitation services, offering patients unprecedented recovery opportunities while minimizing impact on joints and injuries.
The innovative AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™ utilizes differential air pressure technology originally developed by NASA to create a controlled environment where patients can exercise at a fraction of their body weight—as low as 20 percent—significantly reducing stress on recovering tissues.
“This technology represents a paradigm shift in rehabilitation science,” explains Jeff Ransome, Director of Performance and President at Velocity Sports Medicine. “By precisely controlling weight-bearing loads, we can initiate therapeutic movement much earlier in the recovery process, drastically improving outcomes for our patients.”
The benefits of zero gravity treadmill therapy extend across multiple patient populations. For post-surgical rehabilitation patients, the system enables controlled movement without compromising surgical repairs. Athletes recovering from injuries can maintain cardiovascular fitness and muscle memory while protecting healing tissues. Senior patients experiencing joint pain can exercise comfortably with reduced impact. Individuals managing chronic conditions like arthritis can engage in movement therapy with minimal discomfort.
Clinical studies demonstrate that early mobilization through reduced weight-bearing exercise leads to faster recovery times, improved range of motion, enhanced circulation, and decreased muscle atrophy during rehabilitation.
“We’ve seen remarkable improvements in recovery timelines,” notes Jeff Ransome, Kinesiologist and Exercise Physiologist at Velocity. “Patients who incorporate zero gravity sessions into their rehabilitation programs typically experience 20-30% faster return-to-activity benchmarks compared to traditional protocols.”
The technology’s precision allows therapists to incrementally increase weight-bearing as healing progresses, creating truly customized rehabilitation programs that adapt to each patient’s recovery trajectory.
Velocity Sports Medicine integrates zero gravity treadmill therapy with comprehensive treatment protocols including manual therapy, targeted strengthening, and sport-specific training to create holistic recovery pathways.
Local marathon runner Michael Torres credits the technology with his successful return to competition: “After my stress fracture, I was concerned about losing conditioning during recovery. The zero gravity treadmill allowed me to maintain my fitness while giving my body time to heal properly.”
The technology is available to patients through physician referral or direct access physical therapy evaluation at Velocity Sports Medicine’s Oakville facility.
For more information about zero gravity treadmill therapy or to schedule an assessment, contact Velocity Sports Medicine at (905) 842-9797, email info@velocitysportsmed.com, or visit the clinic located at 232 South Service Road East, Unit A, Oakville, Ontario L6J 2X5.
Velocity Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
232 South Service Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 2X5
+19058429797
http://www.velocitysportsmed.com/
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