Season Ready: How the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Boosts Performance and Recovery
As any season heats up, athletes are pushing harder to shave seconds off their times, increase yardage, and stay injury-free. At Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic, we’re proud to offer a powerful, game-changing technology: the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. Whether you’re training, rehabbing an injury, or recovering post-race, this advanced tool is a must-have in any track athlete’s performance plan.
What Is the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill?
The AlterG Treadmill uses patented NASA-based technology called Differential Air Pressure (DAP) to reduce your effective body weight during movement. This allows you to walk or run with up to 80% less impact on your joints and muscles—helping you train harder, longer, and safer (1).
Unlike standard treadmills, the AlterG supports injury recovery and performance enhancement by giving athletes the freedom to move naturally while reducing gravitational stress.
Benefits of the AlterG Treadmill for Track Athletes
1. Rehabilitation Without Setbacks
Injuries are common in high-impact sports like track and field. The AlterG Treadmill allows athletes and laypersons alike to start rehab sooner by reducing load on injured tissues while maintaining cardiovascular conditioning (2).
2. Overspeed & Performance Training
Athletes can run faster than their normal top speed safely, which stimulates neuromuscular coordination and improves stride efficiency. The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill enables speed development without increasing injury risk (3).
3. Low-Impact Mileage
For runners preparing for meets or increasing weekly mileage, the AlterG reduces wear and tear. It’s perfect for deload weeks, injury prevention, or managing chronic overuse issues like shin splints or knee pain (4).
How We Use the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill in Our Clinic
At Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic, we incorporate the AlterG Treadmill into our personalized sports rehab and performance programs. Each session is guided by our trained rehab staff and built around your needs—whether you’re recovering from an injury or striving for your next PR.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Functional assessments to identify imbalances or inefficiencies
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Chiropractic care and rehab exercises alongside AlterG sessions – including laser, guided exercises, etc
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Real-time gait analysis and progression tracking
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Individualized AlterG protocols based on sport, injury, and goals
Available Now in New Castle, PA
Our AlterG Treadmill is available at New Castle, PA clinic location, helping student-athletes, runners, and weekend warriors maximize performance while protecting their bodies.
Whether you’re prepping for districts or bouncing back from an injury—don’t wait. Let’s get you moving with less pain and more power.
📞 Call today to schedule a free consultation and trial session. 724-655-3090
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📱 Text us ‘appt’ to 724-510-0233 for a free consultation and trial session.
References
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AlterG. (n.d.). What is the Anti-Gravity Treadmill? Retrieved from https://alterg.com
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Khong, P., Berks, M., & Yeo, J. (2022). The effectiveness of anti-gravity treadmill training in early rehabilitation: A case review. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, 31(2), 123–129.
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AlterG. (n.d.). Using the Anti-Gravity Treadmill to Improve Running Performance. Retrieved from https://alterg.com/treadmill-training-rehab/athletics/using-the-anti-gravity-treadmill-to-improve-running
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Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. (n.d.). AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. Retrieved from https://www.froedtert.com/sports-medicine/diagnostics-treatment/alter-g-anti-gravity-treadmill