Treatments
Gait Training
Gait is the ability to walk, so Gait training simply refers to training to walk.
Such therapy is often necessary following a severe injury (Spinal Cord or Traumatic Brain Injury) or illness (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Transverse Myelitis, etc) because these conditions damage the nerve cells and can prevent signals from the brain to the muscles. They can also disrupt the signals that do reach the muscles, making the muscles “jump” on their own. Therefore, a patient can experience weakness and spasticity in the feet, legs, hips, and trunk, as well as in the hands and arms. Losing the ability to move freely is very difficult not only physically but also emotionally for people.
Being told “you will never walk again” can be devastating not only on the patient, but their family members, friends and co-workers alike. The team at TRYAbility understands the impact of that phrase, and will try its best to restore or improve a patient’s ability to walk to the best of their abilities whenever and wherever possible.
Our approach
How we retrain walking
Through a combination of assistive devices, hands on therapy, FES, and robotics, the therapists at TRYAbility evaluate each patient and determine what treatment intervention is most appropriate but may include one or more of the following to assist the patient:
Body-Weight-Supported Locomotor Training (BWST) with either manual or robotic assistance
Neuroprostheses
Parastep
Training in Over-ground Walking
Results
Benefits of Gait Training
Better Circulation
Reduces joint and bone deterioration
Improved range of motion
Improves cardiac and respiratory function
Better bowel and bladder function, decreased constipation
Decreased spasticity
Lower risk of pressure sores
Improved socio-emotional and psychological aspects
Improved neuromuscular excitation
Decreased morbidity and mortality
Who it helps
Who can benefit from gait training?
Acute Flaccid MyelitisAmputationMuscular DystrophyCerebral PalsyStrokeParkinsonʼs DiseaseTraumatic Brain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryTransverse MyelitisGuillain BarreMultiple Sclerosis
Ready to get started?
Schedule a Tour of TRYAbility
Call 331.775.2813 or request a tour online.