Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Sydney | Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Walk and run with significantly less pressure through the knee joint. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill improves movement tolerance, strength, and confidence — progressively and without pain.
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MOVEMENT IS THE MEDICINE
Knee osteoarthritis cannot be reversed — but the research is clear that progressive exercise and movement improve pain, function, and quality of life more than most other interventions. The challenge for many patients is that walking and running on the ground is painful, which creates a cycle of avoidance and deconditioning that makes things worse.
The Anti-Gravity Treadmill breaks this cycle. By reducing body weight by 40–60%, the compressive forces through the arthritic knee joint are dramatically reduced — often below the pain threshold — allowing movement to occur comfortably. Over time, as tolerance builds, the support is gradually reduced and the knee learns to handle more load.
The goal is not to eliminate pain completely — it's to expose the joint to progressively more load in a controlled way, improving the strength and capacity of the surrounding muscles that support the knee. This is the most effective long-term management strategy for knee OA.
KNEE OA PROTOCOL
Four phases from supported walking through progressive exposure and ongoing management.
CLINICAL DECISION RULES
FAQ — KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
The evidence is more nuanced than the old "running wears out your knees" advice. Recreational running at appropriate loads does not worsen knee OA and may actually be protective. The problem is usually load spikes — doing too much too soon. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill allows a controlled, progressive introduction to running load that builds tolerance without aggravating the joint.
Yes — this is exactly the kind of presentation the Anti-Gravity Treadmill is designed for. Starting at 50–60% body-weight support, many patients who struggle with 10 minutes of walking on the ground can walk comfortably for 20–30 minutes on the treadmill. This builds the fitness and strength base needed to gradually return to normal walking and activity.
No referral needed. Book a free call and we'll discuss your situation before your first appointment.
KEEP MOVING DESPITE KNEE PAIN
Book a free call. We'll build a plan that gets you moving more, with less pain — progressively and sustainably.
Book a Free CallNo referral needed · Five Dock, Inner West Sydney · Health fund rebates available