Partial Weight Bearing Gait Training

PT gait training using partial weight bearing Lite Gait system.

WWRC Physical Therapy is proud to offer LITE GAIT?--a partial weight bearing gait therapy device. We use LITE GAIT? to help client's regain a more normal walking pattern after lower extremity paralysis or weakness from a stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury. The harness suspension supports as much body weight as needed to allow the legs to move in a walking pattern without fear of falling. The client's physical therapist can start them at a very slow speed on the treadmill while helping them to move their legs correctly. As they get stronger the LITE GAIT? device can provide assistance as they move from treadmill walking to walking across the ground.

Standing Programs

Standing exercise using a tilt table.   Standing from wheelchair to an adjustable standing table.

WWRC Physical Therapy offers several options for persons needing to develop an ability to stand. This is an important therapy option used to either prepare the legs and body for the upright position of walking or to reduce the side effects of not being able to stand alone.

Bed Mobility & Transfer

Therapist teaching client to move from wheelchair.

Balance Training

Computer balance training system used in PT.   Computer balance training system.

Individuals may need help with improving one's ability to balance and not be fearful of falling when standing to perform daily activities or during walking. WWRC physical therapists have many options to help develop these abilities in a safe and progressive fashion.