Recover Sooner. Move With Less Pain. Build Confidence.
At ClearCut Rehab & Diagnostics, our AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill allows patients to walk, jog, and run while reducing up to 80% of their body weight. Using patented Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology originally developed through NASA research, the AlterG creates a comfortable, precisely controlled environment that decreases stress on joints and healing tissues while allowing natural walking and running mechanics.
Whether you’re recovering from surgery, living with a neurological condition, rebuilding endurance after a cardiac event, or training for your next race, the AlterG helps you begin movement sooner, exercise longer, and progress safely toward your goals.
Why Choose the AlterG?
Traditional rehabilitation in Fort Worth, TX often requires balancing healing tissues with the need to stay active. The AlterG bridges that gap by allowing our therapists to reduce body weight in precise 1% increments while maintaining a normal walking or running pattern.
- Reduced joint stress and impact
- Earlier return to walking or running
- Improved gait mechanics
- Increased walking endurance
- Better cardiovascular conditioning
- Reduced pain during exercise
- Improved confidence after injury or surgery
- Safe progression back to full weight bearing
Because weight support can be adjusted throughout treatment, patients are able to progress gradually while receiving continuous guidance from one of our physical therapists.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
It is commonly used following:
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus surgery
- Total knee replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Stress fractures
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Hip injuries
- Knee pain
- Arthritis
- Lower extremity fractures
- Tendon repairs
Reducing body weight allows many patients to begin walking with a more normal gait pattern before they can comfortably tolerate full body weight on land. This often helps decrease compensatory movement patterns while improving confidence throughout recovery.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Our therapists may incorporate the AlterG into rehabilitation programs for individuals with:
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke (CVA)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Balance disorders
- Peripheral neuropathy
- General gait abnormalities
- Generalized weakness
- Deconditioning
By unloading a percentage of body weight, patients are often able to walk farther, practice better movement quality, and improve endurance while focusing on proper mechanics instead of simply trying to stay upright.
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Medical Conditioning
The AlterG is an excellent option for individuals beginning or returning to exercise after cardiovascular events. Reducing body weight decreases orthopedic stress while allowing gradual progression of aerobic exercise, especially for patients with arthritis, obesity, chronic joint pain, or generalized weakness. It helps improve walking endurance, cardiovascular fitness, confidence, and exercise tolerance under therapist supervision.
Running Rehabilitation & Return to Sport
It is frequently used for:
- Return-to-running programs
- Stress fractures
- Tendinopathy
- Bone stress injuries
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Running gait retraining
- Marathon training after injury
- Return-to-sport progression
Our therapists can carefully increase body weight over time while monitoring symptoms, mechanics, and performance to help reduce the risk of re-injury.
More Than Just Walking
The AlterG can also be used for:
- Squats
- Balance training
- Single-leg stability
- Heel raises
- Functional strengthening
- Walking intervals
- Endurance training
- Sport-specific drills
By reducing body weight, patients can often perform movements they could not otherwise tolerate, allowing faster progression toward real-world function.
Why Choose ClearCut Rehab & Diagnostics?
At ClearCut Rehab & Diagnostics, the AlterG is not simply a piece of equipment—it is integrated into an individualized rehabilitation program developed by experienced physical therapists. Our team combines advanced technology with evidence-based treatment, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and movement analysis to create a personalized plan designed around your goals. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, returning to sports, improving neurological function, or rebuilding endurance after a cardiac event, we’ll determine if the AlterG is the right tool to help you recover safely and confidently.
FAQs on Anti-Gravity Treadmill
What should I wear for an AlterG session?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and supportive walking or running shoes. You will also use specialized compression shorts that connect to the equipment. Our team can explain sizing and preparation before your appointment.
Will I be supervised while using the treadmill?
Yes. A trained team member will help you enter and exit the equipment, set up the system, and monitor your response. Please communicate any unusual symptoms or concerns during your session.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!