Gait Trainer 2

Orthopedic Patients

Goal:
Develop symmetrical gait by improving step length, step speed and right to left time distribution.

Results and Benefits:

Initiate rehabilitation earlier following joint sprains, surgical repair or replacement.
Gains in range of motion, gait parameters, strength and endurance.
Treadmill training effects are readily transferred to improved over ground walking speed and endurance
Effective, efficient and safe use of clinician time.

When combined with the Unweighing System:

Rehabilitation can commence earlier as the Unweighing System provides a safe environment for both the patient and the clinician
Improved proprioception and acceptance for weight bearing activity.
Allows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.

Spinal Cord Injury

Goal:
Develop symmetrical gait by improving step length, step speed and right to left time distribution.

Results and Benefits:

The Gait Trainer forces the patient to focus on foot placement, which is reinforced through visual cues on the display.
Sensory input from the rhythmic treadmill belt movement assists with patterning of the central nervous system.

When combined with the Unweighing System:

Rehabilitation can commence earlier as the Unweighing System provides a safe environment for both the patient and the clinician.
Improved right to left time distribution and increased step cycles/sec during ambulation is achieved in an upright and fully supported position through repetitive and rhythmic movements.
Allows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.

Parkinson’s Disease

Goal:
Develop symmetrical gait by improving step length, step speed and right to left time distribution.

Results and Benefits:

The Gait Trainer forces the patient o focus on foot placement symmetry, which is reinforced through visual cues on the display.
Improvement of step length and step time.
Improvement of muscular strength and endurance and overall cardiovascular tolerance for physical activity.
Improved step symmetry and increased step time during ambulation is achieved in an upright and fully supported position through repetitive and rhythmic movements.
Treadmill training effects are readily transferred to improved overground walking speed and endurance.

When combined with the Unweighing System:

Rehabilitation can commence earlier as the Unweighing System provides a safe environment for both the patient and the clinician
Allows concentration on treatment, not physically supporting the patient.

Older Adult

Goal:
Develop symmetrical gait by improving step length, step speed and right to left time distribution.

Results and Benefits:

Improved patient confidence with associated improvements of strength, balance and endurance.
Excellent for older adults to perform physical conditioning exercises associated with rehabilitation or fall prevention program.
Reduction in disuse atrophy
Effective, efficient and safe use of clinician time.

When combined with the Unweighing System: