Case Studies

After living independently for decades following a spinal cord injury, Doug Kern slowly lost the ability to walk and became dependent on a wheelchair. At The Physio Fix, body weight support therapy with the Boost Treadmill gave him the opportunity to stand and walk for the first time in years—restoring not only movement, but confidence and hope that meaningful progress was still possible.

Following a spinal cord injury in a 2023 cycling accident, Heidi Wing was determined to regain her independence and return to the life she loved. With the help of rehabilitation and the Boost Treadmill, she rebuilt her confidence, learned to trust her body again, and achieved milestones she once thought were out of reach.

Will Draney has spent his life adapting to the challenges of cerebral palsy. After a difficult period of rehabilitation, the Boost Treadmill helped him safely rebuild his walking pattern, regain confidence, and progress from relearning how to walk to running a 5K.

Peyton Neville, a senior soccer player at Cabot High School, tore her ACL during a high school game and began a focused rehabilitation journey with the support of athletic trainer Jason Cates and the Boost Microgravity Treadmill. Using reduced-bodyweight training, Peyton was able to safely progress from crutches to walking and jogging while rebuilding confidence and movement patterns. Cabot High School’s adoption of the Boost—one of the first at the high school level in Arkansas—helped provide access to professional-grade recovery technology, supporting a faster and more confident return to play.

After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a devastating rodeo accident, Boston Langston faced an uncertain recovery. With the help of the Boost Microgravity Treadmill at Neuroworx, Boston was able to safely begin walking & running again, rebuilding confidence, and accelerating his rehabilitation journey.

Dixon High School’s cross country and track programs, led by Head Coach Simon Thorpe, are setting a new standard for high-school athletics. By strategically fundraising and investing in a Boost Microgravity Treadmill, the team has given athletes a cutting-edge recovery and training tool typically only seen in elite universities and professional programs.

Kenny and his team use the Boost Treadmill to keep their athletes training safely and effectively, reducing injury risk while improving speed, endurance, and form. From injury prevention to overspeed training and race preparation, the Boost helps their athletes consistently perform at a high level. Over 60 athletes from his program have gone on to run collegiately, and many have achieved state and national championships.

Decades of road running took a toll on Phil’s knee and pace, until he discovered the Boost 3 Treadmill. Now he can run 10 kilometers at nearly the same speed he did 40 years ago, with less strain on his knee. The Boost has allowed him to train faster, recover quicker, and rediscover the thrill of running.

After a misdiagnosed tibia injury forced her to stop running for seven years, Jerrianne gradually returned to pain-free running with the Boost Treadmill. Starting with just 1.5 miles, she’s now running 6.7 miles at 80% of her body weight, regaining both her strength and her confidence.