The Benefits of LiteGait
For Facilities
LiteGait® allows facilities to . . .
- achieve increased efficiency and increase the number of patients receiving gait therapy
- provide a secure environment that allows one therapist to treat difficult patients and
still achieve effective results with gait therapy
- reduce the risk of back injury to staff, and risk of falls to patients
- offer therapy to patients previously not eligible for gait therapy due to the severity or
complexity of their condition or cognitive level
- offer longer therapy sessions to certain patients
- treat extra patients
- capture charges for complex treatment
- create a safer, more succesful and enjoyable therapy environment for both the patient and the therapist
Facilities have utilized the LiteGait Therapy System to generate additional revenue in a number
of ways, including increased referrals, Medicare B, and improved efficiency. Please contact
sales@litegait.com for a write up on the LiteGait Return on Investment.
For Patients
With LiteGait, Patients Can . . .
- obtain supported suspension
- comfortably walk in an environment free from falls
- increase or decrease the weight bearing load on the weaker side of the body
- learn to walk with proper upright posture
- achieve controlled reduction of weight bearing
- use an assistive device while being supported over ground
- begin gait training earlier in the rehabilitation process, and at a lower level
- have improved interaction with the therapist
- experience a sense of accomplishment
For Therapists
LiteGait Helps Therapists To Easily . . .
- control weight bearing and posture to correct asymmetric movement
- prevent excessive forward lean
- train symmetric gait patterns for patients with one sided body weakness
- facilitate proper gait patterns
- work on symmetry and weight shifting
- train coordination without balance concerns
- manually assist limb placement
- facilitate proper hip alignment
- provide efficient treatment
- work on sit to stand, balance, and posture
- safely lift patients to standing from chair or mat
- objectively chart patient progress with BiSym™ Scale (optional)
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