A treadmill includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, substantially opposite the front end; a front shaft assembly coupled to the frame proximate the front end of the frame; a rear shaft assembly coupled to the frame proximate the rear end of the frame; a running belt disposed about the front and rear shaft assemblies; and a bumper coupled to the frame proximate the running belt such that the bumper is disposed between the running belt and the frame. In use, the bumper is configured to selectively restrict movement of the running belt towards at least a portion of the frame.

A system and method for targeted neurological treatment using brainwave entrainment therapy with passive treatment that allows for targeted treatment of particular areas of the brain, particular neurological functions, particular neurological states, and combinations of areas, functions, and states. The system and method receive gait parameters for an individual and compare those against a database of historical gait data to determine if an onset neurodegenerative condition is present, and applies a brainwave entrainment therapy responsive to the determination of the condition. The system and method receive a neurological assessment identifying areas of the brain or neurological functions to be treated, select one or more treatment modalities and frequencies, select a treatment regimen, and apply brainwave entrainment using a treatment regimen while the subject engages in dual-task activities selected to stimulate the areas of the brain, neurological functions, or neurological states to be treated, enhanced, or altered.

A bounce treadmill is disclosed, with the main feature in that an annular running belt composed of a plurality of running belt units is arranged on a base, and each running belt unit at least comprises: a fixed seat, an elastic element and a running belt piece; wherein, two opposite ends of the fixed seat are respectively fixed to a pair of transmission elements arranged on the base, two ends of the elastic element are respectively fixed to the opposite ends of the fixed seat, two ends of the running belt piece are respectively fixed to the two opposite ends of the fixed seat, and the elastic element is connected to the bottom of the running belt piece, whereby when the running belt piece is bent and deformed under the weight to create a downward force, absorbed by the elastic element and an upward elastic force is provided.

A variable-resistance exercise machine with network communication for smart device control and brainwave entrainment, comprising an exercise machine with a plurality of moving surfaces, that each provide an independent degree of resistance to movement, a sensor that detects movement and provides output to a controller, a brainwave entrainment manager that selects a brainwave entrainment frequency based on the sensor output, and a controller that receives an input from a user device, changes the operation of the plurality of moving surfaces based on the input, and sends the brainwave entrainment frequency to the user device.

A treadmill may be configured for gait training and/or therapy with attachable/detachable barriers affixable to a belt and/or with a vertical obstacle module and/or with sensor systems, but without requiring hoists, harnesses, attachments to the treadmill or base, or frame, and/or excessively high treadmill frames, such as those that exceed the height of the person on the treadmill. The barriers on the belt are configured to modify movement of only one foot of a person on the treadmill. The treadmill may use a single, integral belt. Methods of gait training and/or therapy may involve such treadmills without excessive expense and without excessive modification of standard treadmill equipment.

A treadmill includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end; a pulley coupled to the treadmill frame; a running belt disposed about the pulley, the running belt defining a non-planar running surface; a motion restricting element coupled to the frame and configured to limit rotation of the pulley to only one rotational direction; and a brake coupled to the running belt and adapted to selectively restrict the speed of rotation of the running belt depending upon an established limit for a speed of the running belt.

An exercise treadmill is disclosed. The treadmill can include one or more sensors to acquire input data. A computer system can trigger one or more actions based on the input data. The input data can correspond to a lengthwise position of the user along a length of a usable surface of the platform and/or a lateral position of the user on the belt. The action(s) can include providing feedback to the user and/or adjusting rotation of the belt and/or a resistance of rotation of the belt. The adjustment can be performed in response to input from a user control requesting the adjustment.

An integrated multi-purpose hockey skatemill with a movable skatemill belt that includes a stationary area of the artificial ice with a front face of the work area wherein a movable skatemill belt is built in by means of barrier-free transition areas with a system of spaced signalization/display elements hung on the tiltable/sliding brackets at the frontal and lateral sectors with respect to the center of the movable skatemill belt. A safety restraint system and a stabilization system are anchored above the movable skatemill belt. A tensile/compressive force measuring system is suspended from above in the longitudinal axis of the movable skatemill belt. The skatemill includes an electronic control system controlling the operation of the movable skatemill belt's drive system, the system of signalization/display elements, the system of optical scanning cameras and the tensile/compressive force measuring system. Two puck feeders are located on the border line defining the front side of the work area. A hockey goal structure with target zones impact detection sensors is located on the edge of the work force in front of the movable skatemill belt. Two laser markers used to define the width of a skate track may be located on the stationary area of the artificial ice in front of the movable skatemill belt.

A high-speed skatemill with a movable skatemill belt that includes a movable skatemill belt mounted on the rotating drums and where the working area of the movable skatemill belt is supported by stationary rigid sliding pads with integrated distribution channels for distributing a compressed gas or gas mixtures into the injection openings or slits. The compressed gas or the compressed gas mixture optionally enriched with an anti-friction medium in the form of a vapor or aerosol or dispersion containing solid dust particles or solid microparticles is injected through the inlet openings. By means of the anti-friction applicator, the anti-friction medium is applied to the movable skatemill belt, which then transports the medium to the points of contact with the fixed rigid sliding pads. Stationary solid sliding pads can be cooled down by liquid and/or gaseous cooling medium circulating by default in the hollow support beams of the stationary solid sliding pads.

A treadmill may be configured for gait training and/or therapy with attachable/detachable barriers affixable to a belt and/or with a vertical obstacle module and/or with sensor systems, but without requiring hoists, harnesses, attachments to the treadmill or base, or frame, and/or excessively high treadmill frames, such as those that exceed the height of the person on the treadmill. The barriers on the belt are configured to modify movement of only one foot of a person on the treadmill. The treadmill may use a single, integral belt. Methods of gait training and/or therapy may involve such treadmills without excessive expense and without excessive modification of standard treadmill equipment.