Buying Guide
SportsArt Treadmills: Which Model Is Right for Your Clinic?
SportsArt rehabilitation treadmills are built specifically for cardiac and physical therapy environments — low starting speeds, medical-grade handrails, bi-directional belts, and energy-efficient motors that hold up under the demands of a busy clinical caseload. This guide covers every model available through Rehab Technology with the clinical context to help you choose the right fit.
Why SportsArt for clinical use
SafeStart speed
Starts as low as 0.16 kph — safe for post-surgical patients, older adults, and those recovering from neurological events.
ECO-DRIVE motor
Uses 32% less energy than standard commercial motors — lower running costs without sacrificing performance or reliability.
ECO-GLIDE auto lube
Self-lubricating belt system cuts servicing time and keeps the machine running consistently under heavy clinical throughput.
MyFlex+ cushioning
Absorbs 30% more shock than pavement, proportional to user weight — essential for protecting joints in orthopaedic and post-surgical patients.
Medical compliance
T655-series models meet UL microamp leakage requirements for use in hospital and medical environments where electrical safety certification is required.
Built for throughput
AC-Servo motors rated for long hours with no duty-cycle limitations — no restrictions on back-to-back patient sessions.
Essential Series — commercial and clinical fitness
T661 Essential Series
SKU: SA-T661 | SA-T661-C (with medical handrails)
Speed
0.16–20 kph
Incline
0–15%
Deck
51 × 147cm
Capacity
180kg
- Very low 0.16 kph start — accessible for the slowest walkers
- Contact and telemetry heart rate monitoring
- ECO-GLIDE auto-lubrication system
- Medical handrails available as an optional upgrade
- Compact deck suits smaller clinic or home gym spaces
- Manual, interval, hill and HRC programs included
Best suited to: General fitness, aged care, NDIS home use, or as a secondary treadmill in a multi-bed clinic. The most compact and accessible unit in the range — not the first choice for complex cardiac or gait rehabilitation programs.
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T663 Essential Series
SKU: SA-T663 | SA-T663-C (handrails) | SA-T66316 (16" screen)
Speed
0.5–20 kph
Incline
0–15%
Deck
56 × 155cm
Capacity
205kg
Motor
4.0 HP AC
- Larger 56 × 155cm deck handles all stride lengths and gait observation
- 205kg capacity serves a broader patient population
- Available with medical handrails included — no separate order needed
- Optional 16" SENZA touchscreen for programming and patient engagement
- CSAFE port, dual USB charging, Cardio Advisor display
- Bruce and Gerkin fitness test protocols built in
- ECO-GLIDE auto-lubrication and MyFlex+ cushioning standard
Best suited to: Private practice physiotherapy, exercise physiology clinics, hospital outpatient rehab, and community health. The most versatile clinical treadmill in the Essential range — the everyday workhorse for most clinical settings.
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T665 Essential Series
SKU: SA-T665 | Latest release
Speed
0.25–25 kph
Incline
0–15%
Deck
56 × 155cm
Capacity
205kg
Motor
4.5 HP AC-Servo
- 4.5 HP AC-Servo motor — more powerful and efficient than the T663
- 25 kph max speed — suitable for return-to-running and athletic conditioning
- 0.25 kph start speed — safe for slow or unsteady walkers
- MyFlex+ omni-directional cushioning for superior joint protection
- ECO-GLIDE auto-lubrication — minimises maintenance downtime
- Contact and telemetry heart rate sensors
- CSAFE port and USB charging
- Bruce, Gerkin, and multiple fitness test protocols built in
Best suited to: Exercise physiology and sports medicine clinics needing higher speeds, facilities running athletic conditioning alongside rehabilitation, and any setting where the T663 is outgrown but full medical certification isn't required.
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Rehabilitation Series — clinical-specific features
T663M Rehabilitation Series
SKU: SA-T663M
Forward
0.2–16 kph
Reverse
0.2–5 kph
Incline
0–15%
Deck
56 × 155cm
Capacity
180kg
Handrails
Extended medical
- Bi-directional belt — retro walking and gait observation without repositioning the patient
- Extended medical handrails included as standard
- Microamp leakage filter for medical-grade electrical safety
- Optional wired remote controller — adjust speed without reaching past the patient
- 0.2 kph reverse start — appropriate for post-stroke and ACL rehab protocols
- 3.2 HP DC motor rated for clinical throughput
Best suited to: Neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal gait retraining, post-surgical lower limb recovery, and sports medicine return-to-sport programs. The right choice wherever backward walking is a routine part of treatment.
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Prime and Elite Series — high-performance commercial
T673L Prime Series
SKU: SA-T673L | SA-T673L16 (16" touchscreen)
Speed
0.6–20 kph
Incline
0–15%
Deck
54 × 152cm
Capacity
205kg
Step-up
23.8cm (low)
Motor
4.0 HP
- 4.0 HP motor with enhanced cushioning — sustained high-intensity sessions
- Low 23.8cm step-up height — easier patient access without a step attachment
- Toggle controls for intuitive one-hand use by clinicians during a session
- Optional 16" touchscreen for entertainment and session data
- ECO-GLIDE auto-lubrication and MyFlex+ cushioning standard
Best suited to: Sports medicine, exercise physiology, human performance, and dual-purpose clinical/fitness facilities. A step up in motor power with a lower step-up height — well suited to settings where patients transition from walking to running within the same session.
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T674L Elite Series
SKU: SA-T674L | SA-T674L16 (16" touchscreen)
Speed
0.25–24 kph
Incline
0–15%
Deck
54 × 152cm
Capacity
205kg
- Built for high-volume continuous use — durability and uptime are the differentiator
- 0.25 kph start speed — supports the full spectrum of patient abilities
- 24 kph max — full return-to-running and athlete conditioning range
- ECO-DRIVE motor reduces electricity cost in high-usage facilities
- Optional 16" touchscreen for cardiac wellness and engagement programs
Best suited to: High-volume cardiac rehabilitation programs, hospital gym floors, university human performance centres, and facilities running 8+ hours of back-to-back patient sessions where machine reliability is the priority.
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Status Series — top-of-range commercial with decline
T676 Status Series
SKU: SA-T676 | Optional 19" SENZA touchscreen
Speed
0.25–27.4 kph
Incline / decline
-3% to +15%
Deck
56 × 157.5cm
Capacity
227kg
Motor
5.0 HP ECO-DRIVE
- Decline to -3% — enables back and knee rehabilitation protocols not available on incline-only units
- Highest speed in the commercial range at 27.4 kph
- 227kg capacity — highest in the non-medical range
- Largest non-medical deck at 56 × 157.5cm
- 5.0 HP ECO-DRIVE motor with ECO-NATURAL sustainability profile
- Optional 19" SENZA touchscreen for patient engagement
- Bruce, Gerkin, and extended fitness test protocol library
Best suited to: Orthopaedic and sports medicine clinics needing decline, high-capacity facilities serving bariatric patients, and performance centres running high-intensity conditioning alongside rehabilitation.
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Medical Series — purpose-built for clinical and cardiac environments
T655MS Medical Series
SKU: SA-T655MS
Forward
0.2–20 kph
Reverse
0.2–5 kph
Incline / decline
-3% to +15%
Deck
56 × 158cm
Capacity
227kg
Compliance
UL microamp certified
Motor
5.0 HP AC-Servo
Handrails
Full medical (included)
- Meets UL microamp leakage requirements — cleared for medical and hospital settings
- Bi-directional belt for forward and reverse walking and comprehensive gait assessment
- Full-length medical handrails with lower pediatric sections — included
- Decline to -3% for back and knee rehabilitation protocols
- Contact and wireless Polar-compatible heart rate monitoring
- 5.0 HP AC-Servo motor rated for long-hours, high-throughput clinical use
- CSAFE port for telemetry and data system integration
- Bruce and Gerkin test protocols included
Best suited to: Cardiac rehabilitation programs, hospital physiotherapy departments, and public and private hospital outpatient units. The standard recommendation where electrical safety certification is a procurement requirement.
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T655MD Medical Series
SKU: SA-T655MD | Most advanced medical model
Forward
0.2–20 kph
Reverse
0.2–5 kph
Incline / decline
-3% to +22%
Deck
56 × 158cm
Capacity
227kg
Compliance
UL microamp certified
Motor
5.0 HP AC-Servo
Handrails
Adjustable H & W
- 22% incline — highest in the entire SportsArt range; supports advanced cardiopulmonary stress testing
- Fully adjustable handrails (height and width) — adapts to wheelchair transfers and varied patient sizes
- Optional detachable access step — lowers step-up height to approximately 15cm
- Optional EDAN ECG integration for cardiac stress testing
- Wired remote controller — standard, not optional
- Meets medical microamp leakage standard
- Bruce, Modified Bruce, and Naughton protocols — full cardiac stress test battery
- CSAFE port for integration with clinical data and ECG software
- Bi-directional belt — forward and reverse
Best suited to: Cardiac stress testing suites, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) labs, specialist cardiac rehabilitation units, and any facility conducting exercise ECG or VO2max testing. The definitive clinical treadmill in the SportsArt range.
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Quick decision guide
| Your clinical situation | Model to consider |
|---|---|
| Private physio — general outpatient caseload | T663 with medical handrails |
| Gait retraining, retro walking, neurological rehab | T663M Rehabilitation Series |
| Sports medicine — return-to-running programs | T665 or T673L Prime Series |
| Knee or back rehab — decline needed | T676 Status or T655MS / T655MD |
| Cardiac rehab — structured outpatient program | T655MS Medical Series |
| Cardiac stress testing with ECG integration | T655MD Medical Series |
| Hospital — electrical safety certification required | T655MS or T655MD (both UL-certified) |
| High-volume facility — 8+ hours/day use | T674L Elite or T655MS Medical |
| Aged care or NDIS home use | T661 Essential |
| Bariatric patients — higher weight capacity needed | T676, T655MS, or T655MD (all 227kg) |
Feature comparison
| Feature | T661 | T663 | T665 | T663M | T676 | T655MS | T655MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse belt | — | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Decline capability | — | — | — | — | ✓ -3% | ✓ -3% | ✓ -3% |
| Medical handrails | Add-on | Add-on | — | ✓ Included | Standard | ✓ Included | ✓ Adjustable |
| UL medical compliance | — | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ECG compatible | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ EDAN |
| Max incline | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 22% |
| Weight capacity | 180kg | 205kg | 205kg | 180kg | 227kg | 227kg | 227kg |
| Cardiac protocols | — | Bruce, Gerkin | Bruce, Gerkin + | Bruce, Gerkin | Bruce, Gerkin + | Bruce, Gerkin | Bruce, Mod. Bruce, Naughton |
| Wired remote | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | ✓ Standard |
| Touchscreen option | — | ✓ 16" | — | — | ✓ 19" | — | — |
Not sure which model is right for your facility?
The Rehab Technology clinical team can advise on model selection, room layout, delivery timelines, and warranty options for the full SportsArt range. Request a quote or call us on 1300 60 99 50. We also offer complete project fitout solutions for physiotherapy clinics, hospitals, and aged care facilities.
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General information only. This guide is provided as a product reference to support equipment selection decisions. It does not constitute clinical advice, and Rehab Technology does not provide assessments of device or equipment suitability for individual patients or clinical presentations. Selection of clinical equipment should involve appropriately qualified health professionals. Specifications are accurate at time of publication and subject to change — confirm current specifications with the Rehab Technology team before purchase.
