Treadmill Gait Training with the New Pacer
| June 2016
Partial weight-supported treadmill training (PBWSTT) has widespread application particularly among patients who are not yet able to practice over-ground gait training. Unfortunately the equipment required can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Until now.
One of the valuable new features of the New Pacer is a base designed for treadmill use. The upper frame of the New Pacer clips easily into the wider treadmill base, which, in turn, can roll over a treadmill so the individual has all the positioning supports of the Pacer while walking on a treadmill.
Partial Weight-Supported Treadmill Training in Action
A school we know well in New York City recently shared with us a story about a student who was unable to walk safely on a treadmill using their existing equipment. But the New Pacer provided an excellent solution.
With the New Pacer treadmill base, David was safely and successfully positioned over a treadmill to practice step-taking. He now works at it daily and has started to use his New Pacer over ground as well. (Note: David’s therapy team removed the walking saddle, cueing him to bear weight through his lower extremities and so he doesn’t have the option to sit down during ambulation practice.)
The school, iHOPE in Harlem, sent us these photos and a video of Eddie, and we’re happy to share them with you.
