Body Lift Treadmill Defies Gravity

A New Way to Move After Injury

Recovering from surgery or injury often means learning to walk again — but walking too soon can risk re-injury. That’s where body lift technology steps in. Developed by California-based AlterG, the Anti-Gravity Treadmill supports the user’s body weight using precise air pressure, making early movement safe and controlled.

It’s not just for patients. Athletes, older adults, and people with neurological conditions are using this system to move with less pain and more confidence.

How the Technology Works

The treadmill uses Differential Air Pressure (DAP), a NASA-derived system that applies upward force to the lower body. The user wears airtight shorts and zips into a pressurized chamber that surrounds the treadmill belt.

By adjusting air pressure, the system can reduce body weight by up to 80%, allowing walking or running with far less impact on joints and muscles. The unweighting is accurate to 1% increments, giving fine control to therapists and users alike.

Built-In Feedback and Control Tools

Each AlterG unit includes advanced monitoring features designed to help both users and clinicians:

• Touchscreen control panel for speed, incline, and weight settings

• Live video feed from below the feet to study gait patterns

• Real-time analytics for symmetry, cadence, and footstrike

• 3-inch step-up height for easy access

Together, these features turn the treadmill into a precision rehab tool that adjusts to the needs of each user.

Who Uses It — and Why

More than 6,000 clinics, hospitals, and performance centers worldwide use AlterG’s Anti-Gravity Treadmill. It's helpful for a wide range of conditions and recovery needs:

• Post-surgery recovery: knee, hip, ankle, or spine

• Neurological rehab: Parkinson’s, stroke, multiple sclerosis

• Weight management: obesity, joint strain, cardiac rehab

• Sports rehab: stress fractures, ligament injuries

By enabling movement earlier in recovery, users preserve strength, reduce atrophy, and regain function sooner.

From Rehab Clinics to Pro Sports

Top athletic programs, including NBA and NFL teams, rely on AlterG to keep players active during recovery. For elite athletes, it’s a way to train with less impact, maintain endurance, or safely test movement post-injury.

Performance advantages include:

• Increasing training volume with reduced wear

• Practicing mechanics without full load

• Supporting long-term joint health

It’s one of the few rehab tech tools bridging medical and athletic applications.

Designed for Clinics, Not Homes

While the tech is groundbreaking, the system is designed for professional use. It requires space, supervision, and calibration, making it best suited for clinics, hospitals, and specialized fitness centers.

Key facts:

• Flight time: Typical sessions last 20–40 minutes

• Weight support: Up to 80% of body weight offloaded

• Power source: Standard electrical outlet

• Models: NEO for rehab; PRO for elite performance

It’s not a home treadmill — but it is reshaping how professionals guide recovery.