ZeroG
After an injury or illness, even simple movements like standing and walking can take time to relearn. ZeroG is a body-weight support system that allows you to practice these movements safely with the guidance of your Brooks Rehabilitation therapy team.
What is ZeroG Body-Weight Support?
ZeroG is an overhead body-weight support system that helps you practice movement during rehabilitation. You wear a harness connected to an overhead track system. These devices support part of your weight while allowing you to move more naturally.
This technology provides dynamic support, meaning the level of assistance stays consistent as you move. It aids activities such as standing, walking or changing positions. This consistency helps you practice movement more naturally and safely, even as tasks become more challenging.
Who ZeroG helps
Because the level of support can be adjusted, ZeroG may be used at different stages of recovery. It’s effective from early standing and stepping to more advanced mobility training.
How it works
During therapy, you are secured in a harness attached to an overhead track. The system supports part of your body weight while allowing you to perform functional activities. You can walk, climb stairs and do balance exercises.
As you move, the system follows you in real time. It maintains consistent support. You don’t have to worry about falling — even when stepping up, stepping down or changing direction. Your therapist can adjust the level of challenge based on your needs and progress.
Key benefits of ZeroG Body Weight Support
This system allows for repetitive, task-based movement, which is an important part of recovery.
The ZeroG body weight support system can help:
- Build strength and endurance
- Improve walking ability and coordination
- Increase balance and stability
- Reduce fear of falling
What to expect
Before your session, your therapist will help you into the harness and connect you to the ZeroG system. During your first session, your therapist will find the right settings for you and adjust the technology to best suit your needs. In subsequent sessions, setup will be quicker and easier, allowing more time for therapy.
The system includes fall-protection features. These precautions allow your therapist to safely challenge your mobility while helping you build confidence.
During treatment, your therapist may guide you through activities such as:
- Climbing stairs
- Practicing balance and coordination
- Standing and weight shifting
- Taking first steps
- Walking on level surfaces
How Brooks supports your recovery with ZeroG therapy
At Brooks, your care is designed to help you regain movement safely and build confidence over time. Rehabilitative technology, like ZeroG, is part of our broader therapy program to help you return to daily life. Our goal is to give you the right level of support at each stage of recovery. This way, you can continue to make progress in a safe, structured environment.
When you come to Brooks, you can expect a team that:
- Combines advanced technology with hands-on therapy: We use tools like ZeroG alongside guided exercises to support safe, active movement.
- Creates a plan tailored to you: Our specialists adjust therapy based on your condition, goals and progress.
- Provides care across your recovery journey: We can provide therapy options through inpatient, outpatient and other programs as your needs change.
- Focuses on meaningful, everyday movement: Our goal is to help you stand, walk and move more independently.
FAQs About ZeroG Body Weight Support
Who is a good candidate for ZeroG therapy?
ZeroG may be appropriate if you are working to improve walking, balance or mobility after an injury or neurological condition. Your therapy team will evaluate your strength, coordination and goals to determine if it’s a good fit for your treatment plan.
Is ZeroG only used in early recovery?
No. ZeroG can be used at multiple stages of recovery. It may help you take your first steps with support. The therapy can also be used later for more advanced gait and balance training as your abilities improve.
What does a ZeroG session feel like?
During therapy, you wear a harness connected to an overhead track that supports part of your weight. You can move around the therapy space while your therapist guides each activity and adjusts the level of support as needed.
Where is ZeroG therapy available?
ZeroG may be available in both inpatient and outpatient settings, depending on your treatment plan. Availability can vary by location, so your care team can help determine where it’s offered.
Getting started at Brooks Rehabilitation
Find out more about becoming a patient. You can also contact us to learn about ZeroG and other technology-assisted therapy options we offer.