Gait Trainers

What are the benefits of walking? They can be broken down into three different categories: physiological, psychological, and motor developmental.

The physiological benefits of standing are more pronounced with walking. The benefits to the 4 B's (blood, breathing, bone, and bowel) are enhanced due to movement and exercise made possible by gait trainers.

The bones and joints may be the most affected; weight bearing and movement are necessary for their proper development.

The psychological benefits include both the social and cognitive development of the children. Socially, gait trainers give a child the opportunity to be at the same level as their peers, and to initiate interaction, not just sit by passively and wait for others to come to them. Cognitively, the ability to actively explore their environment allows children to go where they choose and investigate and discover the world around them.

Gait trainers help with the motor development of children by allowing them to learn and strength normal gait patterns under the direction of a physical therapist. The children are also able to participate in more varied activities; some children have used to ice skate and play t-ball.

Mulholland Positioning Systems, Inc.
839 Albion Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
Ph: 800-543-4769 (800-KID-GROW), 208-878-3840
Fax: 208-878-3841
Email: info@mulhollandinc.com