Antigravity Research Articles

Evaluation of the use of an antigravity device in leveling functional inequalities of the lower limbs and inhibiting the progression of idiopathic scoliosis.

The conservative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) may be enhanced through a combination of specialized physiotherapy, bracing, and the utilization of assistive devices. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the GraviSpine device in supporting the conservative treatment of IS in children. A cohort of 142 patients, aged 10-17 years with an average age of 12.76 ±1.75 years, undergoing treatment for IS with specific physiotherapy and bracing, received additional treatment with the GraviSpine device. The participants, selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, were divided into 2 age groups: group A (10-12 years) and group B (13-17 years). The mean follow-up period was 28.71 ±10.98 months. The assessment involved changes in post-treatment trunk rotation angles (ATR), Cobb angles, and functional lower limb length discrepancies (FLLDs) concerning age groups and scoliosis location. The proportion of patients showing improvement and stabilization was high in both groups A and B, at 71% and 90%, respectively. In group B, a significant reduction in the mean Cobb angle of -1.83° ±6.88°, p < 0.002, was observed. Furthermore, a significant decrease in the incidence of FLLDs was noted in thoracic and lumbar scoliosis locations, p < 0.002. To enhance the effectiveness of conservative treatment for IS, the utilization of an assistive device such as GraviSpine may be considered, particularly when the child presents functional inequality of the lower limbs.

The Antigravity Treadmill as a Postoperative and Injury Rehabilitation Tool: Reduction in Contact Forces and Muscle Activity With Reduced Weight Running.

To investigate the effects of reduced weight running on the antigravity (AG) treadmill on maintenance of normal muscle activation and reduction of plantar forces in healthy subjects. Descriptive laboratory study. Clinical sports medicine center. Twenty healthy subjects (10 male and 10 female) aged 18 to 29 years. Subjects running at 6.5 miles per hour on a standard treadmill and on the AG treadmill at 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, and 50% of bodyweight levels. Dynamic plantar loading data were recorded using pressure insoles. Surface electromyography electrodes with imbedded accelerometers were used to estimate timing and magnitude of muscle activity, stride length, and cadence. There was a significant, sequential reduction in peak pressure, maximum force, and force time integral (FTI) with decreasing bodyweight. A 50% bodyweight reduction resulted in a 51% reduction in maximum force and a 59% reduction in FTI in the heel, as compared with 19% to 28% at the metatarsal heads. There was reduced contact area in the heel and midfoot at and below 70% BW. Lower limb muscle activity decreases with reduced bodyweight while maintain normal muscle recruitment timing. The AG treadmill provides a reduction in loading forces while maintaining normal muscle recruitment patterns. Decreased BW running preferentially unloads the hindfoot. The AG treadmill can be an effective rehabilitation tool following foot or ankle injury and may prove superior to other limited weight-bearing methods.

Commentary on the Process of Gravity: Quantum Mechanics and Gravity Resonance Together

In a recent paper, “The process of gravity” (2022), we developed the theory to explain gravity, stating that gravity waves are created through a process involving quantum fluctuations of all the molecules of the celestial body. The local fluctuations of adjacent molecules interact, and this process on the macroscopic scale creates the gravitational waves: at steady state, these fluctuations are structured as layers of the onion, generating a force toward the body center of mass. Here, we further develop the theory microscopically, stating that all elementary particles vibrate at their own particular frequency of gravity, generating radiant energy, where their mass determines the radiant pulses strength. These quantum fluctuations are not photons; the fluctuations are connected to the mass. These might be defined as electromagnetic radiant phonons. Yet also, the frequency of gravity might reach 10[Formula: see text]–10[Formula: see text][Formula: see text]Hz, whereas these are not photons, the energy is not high at all. This description is valid also for black holes. There, gravity waves made of electromagnetic fluctuations engulf the singularity. As these fluctuations are connected to the mass, the waves can escape the black hole, within our layering description of gravity. An anti-gravity device should create a fluctuating magnetic field and electric field, in the adequate direction, at the required frequency and strength. The signal should annihilate the Earth’s gravitation waves. In this work, an anti-gravity device is designed and developed. It is based on a Tesla coil circuit of high voltage, and high frequency, connected to a coil on a rotating board, at a condensation temperature, yet all the ingredients are replaced and improved, including the rotation feature.

Exploration of electrohydrodynamic printing potentially for in-space fabrication of microscale functional structures: A preliminary study by an anti-gravity configuration

Additive manufacturing (AM) is considered the most promising technique to realize the in-situ fabrication of complex functional structures in space environments owing to its unique capability of full automation and digitalization. However, unlike printing on the earth, the zero/micro-gravity environment in space makes it extremely challenging to achieve precise deposition and stacking of the printed materials for microscale structures. Here, we proposed to use high-voltage electrostatic force in the electrohydrodynamic printing (EHDP) process as the guiding force for the upward or anti-gravity (AG) printing of microscale functional structures, which can be potentially used for in-space environments. The average electrical field strength for stable AG-EHDP is found in the range of 1.70 × 107 V m−1 to 2.45 × 107 V m−1. In comparison with conventional EHDP, AG-EHDP can fabricate microscale 3D lattice structures with a smaller feature size of 3.65 ± 1.31 µm. A finite element analysis approach is established to simulate the AG-EHDP process at different parameters for the prediction of fiber width, which shows great consistency to the experimental results and applies to zero/micro-gravity printing environments. AG-EHDP also realizes the upward printing of silver microscale structures with a resistance of 7.72 ± 0.83 Ω cm−1, which exhibits the excellent electrothermal capability to heat the cold template from 25 °C to 180 °C within 3 min under an applied voltage of 3 V. It is foreseen that EHDP might provide a promising strategy to fabricate microscale functional structures in zero/micro-gravity space environments.

Adaptive Sliding Mode Control of Inclination Angle and Tension for a Suspended Anti-Gravity Device

In this paper, the Suspended Anti-Gravity Device (SAGD) is studied to construct sustainable microgravity environment on the ground. To overcome the difficulty of accurate gravity compensation when SAGD is disturbed, a new adaptive sliding mode controller is proposed based on the dynamic model, which effectively ensures the stability of inclination angle and tension. The simulation and experiment results show that the transient time and steady-state error are small, which satisfies the requirements of spacecraft ground verification.

What did Colonel Fabyan's acoustic anti-gravity device sound like?

Somewhere within the Geneva (Illinois) Museum of History, next to an old movie theater popcorn machine and closed up behind a false wall, is hidden one of the last surviving components of Colonel Fabyan's acoustic anti-gravity device. Originally built by textile magnate, George Fabyan under the guidance of pseudo-science practitioners, it is Professor Wallace Sabine's examination and quick debunking of the device's anti-gravity powers that is credited with the redirection of Colonel Fabyan's fortune to the creation of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories and the legitimate scientific study of acoustics. Although the levitation device is not currently on display, the museum's Curator of Collections &amp; Exhibitions gave a small group of acousticians the unique opportunity in 2019 to examine the device's existing components and supporting archival files. Although no one in the group was interested in the device's flying capabilities, everyone was curious what the device must have sounded like during Sabine's testing. Reviewing newspaper accounts of the period, taking photographic measurements of the existing components, using physical and computer modeling, acoustic testing and simulation; we present animation and auralization of Colonel Fabyan's acoustic anti-gravity device in the lab and in-flight.

The Effect of Anti-Gravity Treadmill on Balance in Acute Phase of Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation

Background: An anti-gravity treadmill has been used in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. However, little literature on its use in post-operative knee rehabilitation is available. Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to study an effect of anti-gravity treadmill on balance in an early phase of post-operative knee rehabilitation. Methods: Forty-nine patients who underwent knee surgery participated in this study (study design: cohort study; level of evidence: level II). At one week post-operatively, each patient was tested for timed single leg stance (SLS) on surgical knee on a floor. Patients were placed onto either AlterG group (AG) or control group (CG) after the test based on their pain level. The patients in AG underwent a balance exercise on AlterG, with the pressure adjusted to a pain-free or minimal pain level, once a day at least 5 days a week. Those in CG underwent their balance exercise on a floor in the same manner. All patients were tested again for SLS at 2 week post-operatively. The lengths of SLS were recorded and analyzed. Results: The lengths of SLS were 38.8 seconds and 19.9 seconds for CG and AG, respectively, at 1 week post-operatively. They improved to 50.5 seconds (CG) and 35.0 seconds (AG) at 2 week post-operatively. There was statistically significant between-group difference at both 1 week and 2 week post-operatively. However, there was no significant between-group difference in improvement from week 1 to week 2. Conclusions: A use of anti-gravity treadmill may have a positive effect on balance in an acute phase of post-operative knee recovery in patients who had an increased level of pain during full weight-bearing immediately after knee operation.

Biomechanics test of fixation of star-shaped six-part patellar fractures with petal-shaped poly-axial locking plate

To compare the biomechanical difference between petal-shaped poly-axial locking plate and tension band wire cerclage in fixing star-shaped 6-part patellar fractures in cadaver model, and provide the experimental data for clinical use. The paired 12 knee specimens from 6 human cadavers were randomly divided into 2 groups (the control group and the test group) after a star-shaped 6-part patellar fracture model was established. The specimens were weighted, and the control group was fixed with tension band wire cerclage and the test group was fixed with petal-shaped poly-axial locking plate. The specimens were connected to CMT5105 biomechanics test machine by a customized fixture, the total fracture gap of patellar fracture blocks was measured before testing. The knee extensor load test was performed to record the extensor load of knees at 90° flexion to extension. Then the anti gravity physiological knee extension process at 90° flexion was stimulated according to the knee extensor load. The cyclic times until failure and the total fracture gap of patellar fracture blocks after failure were recorded. The specimens weight and the total fracture gap of patellar fracture blocks before testing between 2 groups had no significant difference ( t=0.410, P=0.690; t=0.650, P=0.530). In the biomechanical test, there was no significant difference of knee extension load between 2 groups ( t=0.490, P=0.638). The total fracture gap after failure in test group was significantly smaller than that in control group ( t=3.026, P=0.013), and the cyclic times until failure in test group was significantly more than that in control group ( t=2.277, P=0.046). The failure reasons in control group were all the wires slipped off the Kirschner wires, while the failure reasons in test group were the screws pulled out from the upper pole in 5 cases (83.3%) and from the lower pole in 1 case (16.7%). The petal-shaped poly-axial locking plate has better biomechanical stiffness to fix the star-shaped 6-part patellar fractures when compared with tension band wire cerclage method. However, this type of fracture is a serious comminuted type, and the early excessive activity still carries the risk of displacement.

Can anti-gravity running improve performance to the same degree as over-ground running?

ABSTRACTThis study examined the changes in running performance, maximal blood lactate concentrations and running kinematics between 85%BM anti-gravity (AG) running and normal over-ground (OG) running over an 8-week training period. Fifteen elite male developmental cricketers were assigned to either the AG or over-ground (CON) running group. The AG group (n = 7) ran twice a week on an AG treadmill and once per week over-ground. The CON group (n = 8) completed all sessions OG on grass. Both AG and OG training resulted in similar improvements in time trial and shuttle run performance. Maximal running performance showed moderate differences between the groups, however the AG condition resulted in less improvement. Large differences in maximal blood lactate concentrations existed with OG running resulting in greater improvements in blood lactate concentrations measured during maximal running. Moderate increases in stride length paired with moderate decreases in stride rate also resulted from AG training. The use of AG training to supplement regular OG training for performance should be used cautiously, as extended use over long periods of time could lead to altered stride mechanics and reduced blood lactate.

Antigravity Hills in Korea-Psychological Understanding and Suggestions for the Utilization-

Antigravity Hills in Korea-Psychological Understanding and Suggestions for the Utilization-

Антигравитация во Вселенной

Антигравитация во Вселенной

Explanation of Expansion of Universe On The Basis Of Theory of Relativity and Consideration of Multiverse and Anti Gravity

Explanation of Expansion of Universe On The Basis Of Theory of Relativity and Consideration of Multiverse and Anti Gravity

Persistent hydrocephalus due to postural activation of a ventricular shunt anti-gravity device

The ever present need to balance over drainage with under drainage in hydrocephalus has required innovations including adjustable valves with antigravity devices. These are activated in the vertical position to prevent siphoning. We describe a group of bedridden patients who presented with unexplained under drainage caused by activation of antigravity shunt components produced by peculiar head/body position.Retrospective single centre case series of hydrocephalus patients, treated with ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt insertion between April 2014 – February 2016. These patients presented with clinical and radiological under drainage syndrome. Medical notes were reviewed for clinical picture and outcome. Radiological studies were reviewed assessing shunt placement and ventricular size.Seven patients presented with clinical and radiological under drainage syndrome. A consistent posturing of long term hyper-flexion of the neck whilst lying supine was observed. All patients had similar shunt construct (adjustable Miethke ProGAV valve and shunt assistant anti-gravity component). In each of those patients a hypothesis was formulated that neck flexion was activating the shunt assistance anti-gravity component in supine position. Five patients underwent shunt revision surgery removing the shunt assistant device from the cranium and adding an anti-gravity component to the shunt system at the chest. One had the shunt assistant completely removed and one patient was managed conservatively with mobilisation. All patients had clinical and radiological improvement.Antigravity shunt components implanted cranially in bedridden hydrocephalus patients will produce underdrainage due to head flexion induced anti-gravity device activation. In these patients, anti-gravity devices should be placed at the chest. Alternatively, special nursing attention should be paid to head-trunk angle.

Purse-string suture of imbrication of SMAS and malar fat pad technique for midface and lower face lift

To discuss the rhytidectomy technical improvements and clinical efficacy and safety, using the purse-string imbrication suture in midface and lower face lift. The absorbable purse-string suture was used in a pure antigravitational direction for correction of the aging middle and lower parts of the face. The volume of cheeks and jowls was repositioned in a cranial direction with a first, slightly oblique purse-string suture on SMAS. To correct the nasolabial fold, the face-lift was performed by adding a second malar vertical purse-string suture between the paracantbal area and the malar fat pad. From July 2009 to May 2014,52 patients underwent this technique for facial rejuvenation with obvious effect and high satisfactory rate. There was only two minor complication of hematoma. The Purse-string imbrication suture in the rhytidectomy produces a natural face lifting through a better correction of the sagging tissue and restoration of the volume of the face. This is a simple technique with good results, short down-time, and high patient satisfactory rate.

Sa1233 The Effect of an Anti-Gravity Support Device on Left Forearm Muscle Load During Simulated Colonoscopy

Sa1233 The Effect of an Anti-Gravity Support Device on Left Forearm Muscle Load During Simulated Colonoscopy

Antigravity pump lifts water upwards

Antigravity pump lifts water upwards

Anti-Gravity Treadmill Walking in Acute Rehabilitation of Total and Partial Knee Replacement Patients

Trauma from surgery and limited functional movement of the knee following knee replacement surgery results in atrophy due to reduced anabolism of skeletal muscle proteins. The use of an anti-gravity (AG) treadmill in recovery to improve strength, functionality, and quality of life, attenuating this catabolic state, has yet to be investigated in this population. PURPOSE: To determine if AG treadmill training in conjunction with standard of care rehabilitation will augment or maintain overall lean mass and leg strength as well as improve physical function and clinical outcomes following knee replacement surgery. METHODS: Six men and six women (age 67.7 ± 5.8) underwent knee replacement surgery and were randomized into the AG or control (C) group. Both the AG and C group received standard of care physical therapy. In addition, the AG group walked 3 days per week for 12-weeks on the anti-gravity treadmill, starting at 50% body weight and completing the intervention at 95% body weight. Body composition, strength, and physical function measurements were obtained 3-weeks post-operation, as a baseline measurement (BL), and 6 and 12 weeks from the BL measurement. RESULTS: After Bonferroni corrections (P≤.017), statistically significant differences were achieved within but not between groups. The AG group, from BL to week 6, demonstrated significant improvements in quality of life (P=.017, +102%) and marked improvements in knee extension strength of the affected leg (P=.040, +108%). From BL to week 12, significant changes were made in the 10-meter walk test (P=.009, -28%). Notable percent changes were observed from BL to week 12 in lean body mass (AG +8.3%, C +1.4%), the five times sit-to-stand test (AG -51.9%, C -8.6%), and single leg anterior reach lower extremity on the affected leg (AG +42.3%, C -5.8%). CONCLUSION: 12 weeks of AG treadmill training prompts important improvements in quality of life and walking recovery compared to standard of care physical therapy alone. We continue to recruit subjects and with a larger sample size may be able to demonstrate statistically significant changes in strength, physical function, and clinical outcomes even with Bonferroni corrections.

Abstract W P141: Anti-Gravity Treadmill Training Leads to Superior Walking Ability Compared to Conventional Physical Therapy in Chronic Community Dwelling Stroke Survivors

The Anti-gravity (AG) treadmill is a new modality, initially used by athletes and astronauts allowing precise unweighting up to 80% of body weight. Patients are enclosed in a cockpit which unweights by filling with air, allowing patients to be safely progressed at higher speed and longer durations than the conventional treadmill. Only a few case studies report outcomes of stroke patients using this system. Methods: We trialled the AG system on 9 (5 men, 4 women) community dwelling, chronic stroke patients between 6/2014 and 8/2014 as part of an outpatient physical therapy (PT) program. 7/9 patients received AG treatment following conventional treadmill training, while 2 began new PT treatments with the AG system. Endurance was measured with the standardized 6 minute walk test before initiation and after completion of AG system treatments. Various other PT and stroke outcomes were measured. Results: 8 ischemic and 1 hemorrhage stroke patients with average age 63 (49-79); average NIHSS of 7.9 (range 3-15) and Modified Rankin Scores of 4 for 5 patients and 3 for 4 were treated an average of 21.4(range 11-86) months post stroke. Patients received an average of 5 sessions (2-8) over an average of 2.8 weeks ((1-4). Blood Pressures monitored pre and post each treatment were stable. No adverse complications or pain occurred. All patients reported subjectively experiencing improvement in gait quality with AG system use. 89% (8/9) patients had improved 6" walk test scores following AG treatments. 7/9 patients had received conventional treadmill training during skilled PT prior to initiation of AG treatments. In the 1 month prior to AG treatment, 3/7 of these patients had worsening of 6" walk scores; 2/7 improved, and 2/7 had no change. Of the 7/9 patients receiving AG treatment following usual treadmill training, 6/7 had improved 6" walk scores (range 2-17%). 6 minute walk scores improved by 81% and 1% in 2 patients initiating AG training without preceding treadmill training. All patients had improved walking duration and speed on AG compared to traditional treadmill. Conclusions: AG treadmill treatment was reported to be positive and led to improved walking and endurance compared to conventional treadmill training in this pilot group of chronic community dwelling stroke patients.

Shunt assistant device deception due to pseudovertical posturing

The ever present need to balance over drainage with under drainage in hydrocephalus has required innovations including adjustable valves with antigravity devices. These are activated in the vertical position to prevent siphoning. We describe a group of patients who presented with unexplained under drainage caused by activation of antigravity shunt components produced by peculiar head/body position.

Nash Embedding of Witten’s M-Theory and the Hawking-Hartle Quantum Wave of Dark Energy

Euclidean embedding of the 11-dimensional M-theory turned out to require a very large space leaving lavish amounts of 242 dimensional pseudo truly empty “regions” devoid of space and time and consequently of anything resembling ordinary physical energy density. It is shown here using Nash embedding that the ratio of “solid” M-theory spacetime to its required embedding “non-spacetime” is 1/22 for a classical theory and 1/22.18033989 for an analogous fractal theory. This then leads to a maximal ordinary energy density equation equal to that of Einstein’s famous formula E=mc2 but multiplied with in full agreement with previous results obtained using relatively more conventional methods including running the electromagnetic fine structure constant in the exact solution of the hydrogen atom. Consequently, the new equation corresponds to a quantum relativity theory which unlike Einstein’s original equation gives quantitative predictions which agree perfectly with the cosmological measurements of WMAP and the analysis of certain supernova events. Never the less in our view dark energy also exists being the energy of the quantum wave amounting to 95.5 present of the total Einstein theoretical energy which is blind to any distinction between ordinary energy of the quantum particle and the dark energy of the quantum wave. However, since measurement leads to the collapse of the Hawking-Hartle quantum wave, dark energy being a quantum wave non-ordinary energy could not possibly be measured in the usual way unless highly refined quantum wave non-demolition technology is developed if possible. It is a further reason that dark energy having a different sign to ordinary energy is the cause behind the anti gravity force which is pushing the universe apart and accelerating cosmic expansion. Consequently it can be seen as the result of anticlastic Cartan-like curvature caused by extra compactified dimensions of spacetime. A simple toy model demonstration of the effect of curvature in a “material” space is briefly discussed.