Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya uses Anti-Gravity Treadmill

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya understands that the process of learning to walk again or even improving one’s mobility can be a painful and frustrating journey that can dishearten patients. 

That’s why they have invested in advanced technological equipment to help patients gain optimal results. One such machine is the AlterG, an anti-gravity treadmill that utilises NASA Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology. 

Using positive air pressure to take weight off patients, it alleviates the fear of falling and individuals can work on training their natural gait mechanics comfortably, pain-free, and unrestricted. 

Therapists have full control over the settings of the pressurized air chamber to uniformly reduce gravitational load and body weight in very precise 1% increments. This allows them to customise a programme that is tailor-made to the unique needs of each individual—whether it is to build muscle strength, improve range of motion, balance, function, or fitness. 

The AlterG is especially ideal for those who have/had

• Stroke

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Cerebral palsy (CP)

• Osteoarthritis 

• Parkinson’s disease

• Post hip and knee replacement surgery

• Sports injury

• Post lower limb injury/fracture

• Paraplegia (paralysis waist down)

• Muscle weakness due to immobilization

• Obesity 

A study in the Neuromuscular Disorders Journal reported that muscular dystrophy patients noticed improvements in their walking capacity and postural balance with anti-gravity training. 

Another study in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy found that body-weight-supported treadmill training was integral in helping stroke patients recover their walking capabilities. 

Not to mention, other studies have all found positive effects of using anti-gravity treadmill on children with cerebral palsy and those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease. 

Through the carefully thought out and customised programme at Daehan combined with use of cutting-edge technology—patients can have a second chance at life that is pain-free. 

This content is provided by Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital

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