How do I adjust my Rifton Pacer gait trainer?
To adjust the height of the upper frame on the Rifton Dynamic Pacer, all you have to do is to press the white lever under the head and push to go down and then simply press the lever and it will come up for you.
What is a Pacer gait trainer?
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.
What is the difference between a gait trainer and a walker?
Walkers are designed for individuals who can support weight fully through their legs. For people who need more support, accessories (e.g., seat, hip harness, forearm supports, etc.) are available to attach to the frame. When multiple supports are added to a walker frame, it is often referred to as a gait trainer.
Who should use a gait trainer?
Gait trainers are intended for children or adults with physical disabilities, to provide the opportunity to improve walking ability. A gait trainer offers both unweighting support and postural alignment to enable gait practice.
How do you measure a Rifton Gait Trainer?
Measure the vertical distance from the bent elbow to the floor while the user is standing upright. Measure the vertical distance from the bent elbow to the floor while the user is standing upright. *This measurement is taken at the lowest frame and MPS height, and the highest frame and MPS height.
What is a Meywalker?
Meywalk® 2000 is a gait trainer for people with various types of disabilities. Meywalk® 2000 is spring suspended, meaning that seat and trunk support follow the movements of the user and provides optimal support through all the phases of gait. The spring suspension promotes a natural gait pattern.
What is the adjustment range of a pacer gait trainer?
Adjustment range: (elbow to fist): small 9″– 12½”, large 10½”– 15″ A set of arm prompts mounted in the most typically-used position on a Pacer gait trainer frame. Placed at the front of the Pacer frame, they encourage a forward-leaning posture.
How has the gait Pacer evolved over time?
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.
What colors does the Pacer gait trainer come in?
Makers of high-quality bicycles believe in the long-term benefits of baked-on powder coating because it is formulated to stand up to wind and weather. So do we. Our Pacer gait trainer is available in your choice of 5 colors: blue, red, lime, pink and gray. The Pacer in blue. The Pacer in red. The Pacer in lime. The Pacer in pink. The Pacer in gray.
What is a gait trainer?
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, because it can be configured in so many ways, can accommodate clients of every ability, in any environment.