Antigravity Treadmill Therapy

The biggest barriers to physical therapy progress are pain and lack of mobility. It’s hard to build strength and stamina when you can’t move without pain. The pull of gravity increases that pain, particularly on your feet, legs and back. If you’re trying to improve balance or have gait issues, walking is great therapy. Unfortunately, if you’re afraid of losing your balance or falling, walking is challenging. That’s where antigravity treadmill therapy can help.

Our AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses gentle air pressure to reduce the force of gravity on your body weight by up to 80%. Unlike other cardio and rehabilitation equipment, the AlterG® enables you to walk or run with your natural gait and rhythm. The equipment protects you from falling or losing your balance as you move. Increasing the gravity as you gain strength and stamina allows you to train at a level your body can handle.

Who and what conditions can benefit from AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill therapy?

Adults and children can use the AlterG® treadmill safely and securely. Athletes and runners can improve their gait and learn to avoid injury by training on an anti-gravity treadmill. This type of training can also reduce your recovery time from injury or surgery.

Situations where the AlterG® can really help include:

  • Rehab following injury or surgery of the hip, knee, ankle or foot
  • Maintaining a training schedule after injury
  • Weight loss and weight management programs
  • Reduced impact cardio training for athletes
  • Gait training for kids and teens
  • Sensory integration for neurological issues

Want to learn more or see our anti-gravity training equipment in action? Watch our AlterG® video here: AlterG

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Patient Testimonials

Knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated

If you are looking for a private, personalized and professional physical therapist, Fox Valley Physical Therapy and Wellness is the choice for you. Both Chris and Mary Kelly are knowledgeable, caring and dedicated. I arrived with severe pain and difficulty walking and standing and have shown...

- Barbara W.

Highly skilled

Chris and Mary provide a very caring and motivating environment for the patients. They also instill a very collaborative approach that benefits the patient. Highly skilled in their respective specialties with the ultimate goal of helping you. ...

- Karin H.

We love Mary

My daughter first began seeing Mary Kelly at the age of 16 months, after her first of four major orthopaedic surgeries. It was clear in the beginning that Mary is no ordinary physical therapist. Over the four years that my daughter has been Mary’s client we have always found her to be a kind,...

- Shelby M.

She (Mary Kelly) is absolutely the best

My daughter has severe physical disability and has been treated by Mary Kelly for the last 8 years. Mary provides professional knowledge, detailed explanations, and compassionate care. She is absolutely the best in the Chicago area! ...

- Kim L.

In good hands

I am very glad that I came to Fox Valley Physical Therapy and Wellness. I began physical therapy with Chris Kelly for a torn hamstring in October 2011. The injury was not healing well and my doctor advised “immediate and aggressive physical therapy” or he believed I would lose the use of my...

- John A.

Some of the BEST in physical therapy

You feel all their efforts are directed toward resolving your problem. They’re some of the BEST in physical therapy. I would definitely recommend patients to them for treatment. ...

- Mary C.

Incredible insight and perspective

“Mary Kelly has been working with our son for over a year now. Thanks to her incredible insight, she has been able to unravel several issues that no other therapist had even identified. With her perspective, patience, and extensive experience, Mary has given our son the opportunity to overcome...

- Kathy M.

A big thank you to Chris

I came to physical therapy with a skeptic view as to its benefits having had prior experiences that didn’t always work out with other injuries. Following my podiatrist’s recommendation, I went to see Chris, gave PT another chance, and was thrilled by the results.  I arrived...

- F.M.

Thank you Mary

Mary Kelly has been working with our son for over a year now. Thanks to her incredible insight, she has been able to unravel several issues that no other therapist had even identified. With her perspective, patience, and extensive experience, Mary has given our son the opportunity to overcome his...

- Kathy M.

I can golf again

Intense discomfort in the hip area made walking difficult and disallowed my main hobby: golf. Chris Kelly, through careful listening and knowledgeable probing questions, discovered the true source of the pain and created a regime to treat the offending area as well as promote flexibility and...

- Stephen Frost

Treatment beyond the industry standard

I saw Chris Kelly for physical therapy after an ACL injury and was really pleased with the quality of care that I received. As an active person, it was very important to me to be able to return to all the things I had done prior to the injury. Chris treated me as a partner in my care and made my...

- Rose Ann D.

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