Bodyweight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT)

Intensive therapy program to improve walking and fitness.

Bodyweight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) is an intensive therapy program that helps children and adults with cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level II-IV) improve their walking speed and endurance.

During BWSTT, a harness system supports part of the person’s weight while they walk on a treadmill. The person moves their legs on their own, with help and guidance from a therapist.

Sessions include walking practice on the ground, with or without a walking aid, to help improve walking in everyday life.

Enquire now

Call 1300 888 378

NDIS funding

Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living (Category 15)
Capacity Building - Improved Health and Wellbeing (Category 12)

What does it involve?

Program Duration: BWSTT is recommended for a minimum of 15 hours over 6 weeks, for at least 2 hours per week, in 20-60minute sessions.

Treadmill Training: Walking on a treadmill with a harness supporting part of your weight to improve walking patterns and reduce falls.

Overground Walking Practice: Walking on the ground, with or without a walking aid, to apply the skills learned on the treadmill to everyday situations.

What are the outcomes?

Who is the program for?

Children and adults with cerebral palsy or similar conditions aiming to improve their walking abilities.

Individuals within GMFCS Levels II-IV

Participants with walking, fitness and physical activity goals

This service is available at

Allambie Heights centre

Alstonville centre

Canberra centre

Croudace Bay Stuart centre

East Maitland centre

Erina centre

Kingswood centre

Nowra centre

Prairiewood centre

Roselands centre

Ryde centre

Tuggerah centre

Wollongong centre

Get in touch today!

Want to learn more about BWSTT and how it can help you? Call us today or fill out our enquiry form—we’re here to help!

Enquire now

Call 1300 888 378

Enquiry form

We will respond as soon as possible, between Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm