I lost my leg in tragic accident and now I’m set to make space history for Britain – I’m even training for crash landing
25th February 2025 Millie Turner, Senior Technology & Science Reporter, The Sun https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/33134933/john-mcfall-first-astronaut-disability-training/ British astronaut-in-training John McFall, the first astronaut candidate with a physical disability, has been training with the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill ahead of potentially becoming the first physically disabled astronaut in history. EVER wondered what it’s like to be an astronaut? Well, it […]
AlterG in Rehabilitation
18th February 2025 The AlterG treadmill is widely used in rehabilitation beyond just sports recovery. It benefits patients recovering from orthopaedic, neurological, and post-surgical conditions, as well as those managing chronic illnesses. Here’s how it helps in different rehab scenarios: 1. Orthopaedic and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Weight-bearing control: The AlterG allows patients to walk or run […]
HUR: Meet the amazing Mr. Fernando Penteado Cardoso, a 103-year-old staying active!
Meet Mr. Fernando Penteado Cardoso, a 103-year-old who enjoys exercising regularly with the goal of staying active and slowing down the effects of ageing. Mr. Cardoso works out at the Geros Center in Sao Paolo, Brazil – an organization whose main objective is to promote well-being and independence of senior citizens through various activities. The […]