HULSEY ALTER-G TREADMILL
At Hulsey Physical Therapy, we have Alter-G Treadmills in Commerce and Greenville, TX for physical therapy patients to use during treatment. The Alter-G treadmill provides patients with advanced, low-impact gait and mobility training. Using anti-gravity technology, the Alter-G treadmill allows patients to walk or run with a reduced percentage of their body weight, making movement easier, safer, and less painful. This one-on-one, therapist-guided approach is ideal for individuals recovering from surgery, injury, or conditions that limit weight-bearing or walking tolerance.
Patients who use the Hulsey Alter-G treadmill often experience improved walking ability, reduced pain, increased cardiovascular endurance, and a faster return to daily activities or athletic performance. Its precise weight support and one-on-one supervision make it a safe, effective, and innovative tool for rehabilitation and performance training.
What is the Science Behind Alter-G Treadmills?
NASA developed the differential air pressure technique as a way for astronauts to exercise and maintain conditioning in space. In 2012, NASA purchased the P200 model to use for pre-flight and post-flight training of International Space Station astronauts. Alter-G now holds a patent for this technology, which employs air pressure to adjust the users body weight on the treadmill between 20% and 100% of normal weight. We use this technology in the rehab setting to help bridge those patients who either need protected weight bearing, or need to re-train normative gait patterning.
The Alter-G treadmill helps patients safely progress through walking and running exercises while maintaining proper gait mechanics and balance. By gradually increasing weight-bearing as strength and endurance improve, patients regain confidence, mobility, and functional independence. Sessions are customized by our physical therapists to match each patient’s goals and recovery stage, ensuring safe, measurable progress.
Conditions the Alter-G Treadmill May Help Treat
The Alter-G treadmill is effective for a variety of conditions and recovery goals, including:
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (hip, knee, ankle)
- Joint replacements
- Lower extremity fractures or injuries
- Neurological conditions affecting walking
- Balance and gait impairments
- Arthritis or chronic joint pain limiting weight-bearing
- Sports injuries and return-to-play training
- Overuse injuries and tendinopathies
- Cardiovascular or endurance conditioning with low-impact support
- Deconditioning or limited tolerance to walking/running
The Alter-G treadmill allows patients to safely rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence while minimizing stress on healing joints and tissues.
Hulsey Physical Therapy is proud to be part of the H2 Health network, a nationwide family of rehabilitation clinics committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. By being backed by H2 Health, Hulsey benefits from shared clinical expertise, advanced continuing education, and access to innovative treatment approaches that elevate the patient experience. This connection allows the team to combine the personalized attention of a local clinic with the strength, resources, and support of a larger organization, ensuring patients receive consistent, evidence-based care designed to help them recover stronger and maintain long-term wellness.
