The Natalie Barnhard Center

for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Recovery

ZeroG

The ZeroG is a robotic body weight support system used for gait and balance training. It can provide constant unloading, up to 95% of a client’s body weight, during movementsand can be changed by pounds to alter therapy intensity. The ZeroG has a programmedsensor that anticipates and reacts to patient movements for fall protection duringsessions. Real-time visual biofeedback is also provided using interactive balancetraining modules and games.

Balance recovery involving rapid compensatory stepping is essential to prevent falling. As the first technology to apply perturbations in a safe and controlled manner, ZeroG offers TRiP (training responses in postural rehabilitation) balance training during ambulation or stationary activities to improve stability and reduce risk of falls. Training sessions with the ZeroG can include sit to stands, crawling, overground walking, reaching tasks, balance training, and stair activities.