Partial Weight Bearing Gait Therapy
Rational, Protocols & Clinical Techniques Lab
One of the most debilitating aspects of many neurological and musculoskeletal disorders is loss of the ability to ambulate. Much of therapeutic practice involves facilitation of the recovery of ambulation and its components, namely posture, balance, weight bearing, endurance and coordination of lower limb movement.
Partial Weight Bearing Gait Therapy (PWB-GT) has been demonstrated as an effective means for improving ambulation for patients with a variety of neurological conditions such as CVA, TBI, SCI, CP, Downs Syndrome, and more. Many clinicians have found that the use of PWB protocols will hasten patient gains in ambulatory function in a safe and efficient environment.
This course, a complete introduction to PWB-GT, will cover the basic science research that serves as the basis for Partial Weight Bearing Gait Therapy rationale, as well as the clinical research results that support the clinical applications & protocols for adult & pediatric populations. A discussion of these clinical protocols and typical progression of treatment that have emerged will also be presented.
The hands on portion of this course is all you need to know to get started. Clinicians are exposed to the PWB environment and will practice the techniques with patients
 
800.332.WALK • education@litegait.com
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