Mobility

Pacer Gait Trainer

The therapist inspired gait training system

Dynamic.
Ready to go everywhere.

Gait training has come a long way since we introduced our first model in the 1980s, and our Pacer continues to evolve and improve to meet our customers’ needs. Over the years your suggestions have helped us keep our design at the cutting edge.

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Two young boys, both in Rifton Pacers, stand in front of an outdoor school entrance while a physical therapist looks on.

Why dynamic?

Walking is complex. When we talk about dynamic gait training we refer to the often unobserved but significant shifts of body and weight that occur in typical gait patterns. In the therapy community there is a growing consensus that a well-positioned pelvis in combination with dynamic movement is critical to successful gait training. A specialized gait trainer, like the Pacer, helps achieve this proper positioning and provides the dynamic weight-bearing and weight-shifting needed for a more natural gait pattern and easier stepping.

The Pacer
The Pacer, because it can be configured in so many ways, can accommodate clients of every ability, in any environment. Everything about the Pacer encourages progress for clients so nothing stands between them and the places they want to go. It’s the versatility and dependability you’ve come to expect from Rifton.

The Pacer is easily configured to meet your client’s every need. Choose between dynamic and standard upper frames and pair them with standard, utility and treadmill/stability bases.

Features

Use the slides below to learn more about the features that make the Pacer gait trainer the most versatile, adaptable and durable patient mobility aid on the market today.

1 Dynamic movement
2 Choice of two uppers
3 Easy height adjustment
4 Versatile in every setting – a system built on two bases
5 Quick and easy positioning
6 Smoother transfers
7 A measurable improvement
8 Infinite control for effective movement
9 Old Pacer prompts attach on new frame
10 Easily transportable
11 Colors

A red Rifton Pacer gait trainer with an MPS and arm platforms attached

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Components

Our gait trainers are used to assist clients with a multitude of motor limitations. Each client needs support customized to particular needs. With these components you can configure your Pacer gait trainer to your precise requirements.

Arm prompts

Arm platforms

Hand loops

Handlebars

Chest pad

Chest prompt

Rifton Pacer gait trainer Multi Positioning Saddle or MPS

Multi-position saddle (MPS)

Pelvic support

Hip positioner

Thigh prompts

Ankle prompts

Odometer

Handholds

Communication tray

Attendant guide bar

Hand brakes

Accessories tote

Sizes & Dimensions

Important: User’s weight must not exceed the maximum working load.

Key user dimensions (inches)

Measure the vertical distance from the bent elbow to the floor while the user is standing upright.

K610 Mini Pacer

Elbow height :

15½ – 20½

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K620 Small Pacer

Elbow height :

18½ – 27½

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K630 Medium Pacer

Elbow height :

24 – 35

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K640 Large Pacer

Elbow height :

32 – 47

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K650 XL Pacer

Elbow height :

34 – 49

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Item Dimensions (inches)	K610 Mini Pacer	K620 Small Pacer	K630 Medium Pacer	K640 Large Pacer	K650 XL Pacer
Elbow height	15½ – 20½	18½ – 27½	24 – 35	32 – 47	34 – 49
Floor to top of arm prompt	15½ – 20½	19 – 29	24 – 35	32 – 47	34 – 49
Floor to top of MPS (not tilted)*	N/A	10 – 20	9½ – 23½	17 – 35	19½ – 37½
Overall width	20½	23	Standard base: 26 Utility base: 30	Standard base: 28 Utility base: 32	31½
Overall length	22½	26	Standard base: 30 Utility base: 36	Standard base: 36 Utility base: 40½	39¾
Frame height	12½	16 – 21	21½ – 27	28½ – 38½	31 – 41
Base height (without upper frame)	N/A	11	14½	16	18½
Frame weight (lbs)	10¼	Base: 11½ Standard upper: 6 Dynamic upper: 7½	Standard base: 15 Utility base: 18½ Standard upper: 7½ Dynamic upper: 11½	Standard base: 15½ Utility base: 19¼ Standard upper: 9½ Dynamic upper: 13½	Base: 22½ Standard upper: 11 Dynamic upper:15
Dynamic upper movement	N/A	Vertical: 1¼ Horizontal: 1½	Vertical: 2 Horizontal: 2	Vertical: 2 Horizontal: 2	Vertical: 2 Horizontal: 2
Caster diameter	4	4	Standard base: 5½ Utility base front casters: 8 Utility base back wheels: 11½	Standard base: 5½ Utility base front casters: 8 Utility base back wheels: 11½	Standard base: 5½ Utility base front casters: 8 Utility base back wheels: 11½
Maximum working load (lb)	50	75	150	200	250

*This measurement is taken at the lowest frame and MPS height, and the highest frame and MPS height.

Chest prompt range of circumference / height (inches)
K514 small	14 – 28 / 4½
K524 medium	22 – 40 / 6½
K534 large	28 – 50 / 8
Important: Make sure that the chest prompt width allows for growth.

Chest pad range of circumference / pad height (inches)
K629 small	14 – 28 / 4
K639 medium	22 – 40 / 5
K649 large	28 – 50 / 6
Important: Make sure that the chest pad width allows for growth.

Communication tray (inches)
Inside dimensions	8½ x 11
Maximum working load (lbs)	10

Hip positioner dimensions (inches) – without pad

	K513 small	K533 large
a) Crotch length	2½	3½
b) Width	1¼	1¾
c) Length	9	11

Pelvic support user dimensions (inches) Indicated by the red arrow below
Key user dimension: half of thigh circumference
	K556 small	K557 medium	K558 large
	4 – 8	6 – 10	8 – 14

Product dimensions (inches)
	K556 small	K557 medium	K558 large
a)	6½	8½	12
b)	12	16	20
c)	7	9	12