Pacer Arm Prompt Positioning Tutorial
| July 2017The arm supports of Rifton’s Pacer gait trainer offer a wide variety of positioning options for upper extremity stability, comfort, steering, and assistance with head control, weight-bearing and weight-shifting. Use this tutorial as a guide for great positioning outcomes.
Clamp Placement
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The clamp is the foundation for arm prompt positioning. It can be placed anywhere along the top bar – inside, outside, front or back (if using Pacer as a reverse walker). |
Post Placement
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The arm prompt post inserts into the clamp in any one of four directions:
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Post facing outward. |
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Post facing backward. |
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Post facing inward. |
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Loosen the knob below the forearm support and slide the support onto the post. |
How to Angle the Arm Support Up and Down
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Position the posts facing inwards or outwards then rotate the arm support around the post to achieve the desired angle.
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Arm support angled down. |
How to Position the Arm Supports Forward and Backward
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For a forward position, loosen the knob below the arm support and slide the support forward in relation to the disc underneath. |
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For additional forward positioning, face the posts forward. (Remember to slide the clamp to the forward-most position on the bar as well). |
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For a posterior position, rotate the disc underneath the forearm support 180°. Then slide the forearm support back. |
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For additional posterior positioning, face the post backwards. (Remember to slide the clamp back as well for even more posterior placement). |
How to Angle the Arm Supports Inwards and Outwards
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The arm supports angle inwards or outwards. Loosen the knob below the arm support and rotate arm support inwards. |
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Arm support angled outwards. |
How to Rotate the Arm Supports In or Out
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Position the posts facing forward or backwards and rotate the arm support around the post to achieve the desired position. |
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Arm support rotated out. |
Adjusting the Hand Grip
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Loosen the knob anchoring the hand grip to adjust both length and tilt of the grip. |
Positioning Examples
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Example of the arm supports positioned independently to accommodate body assymetries. Combine arm prompt angle with rotation for further positioning options. |
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Example of the arm supports positioned to accommodate a forward leaning posture. |
