Kaye Suspension Walking System is designed to support clients in either partial body weight-bearing or a fully weighted position. A manual winch is available to aid the therapist in lifting or lowering the client from a standing posture, as well as adjusting the amount of weight-bearing on the feet. Partial weight-bearing makes reciprocal stepping movements easier to perform, but full-body weight-bearing is employed for individuals with balance issues, poor postural control, or a fear of falling.
Both models of the Kaye Products Suspension Walker are width adjustable and retractable to fit through most doorways, allowing them to span a wide range of treadmills. Clients can utilize the Kaye Suspension Gait Trainer Walker for both treadmill and over-ground exercise because of its light frame. The Suspension Walking System by Kaye Products comes with four swivel casters, two of which have directional locks for use on the ground and two of which have stationary locks to keep the system stable when used on a treadmill. The client can practice forward and backward stepping, as well as sidestepping, while in the device because all casters roll freely.
Uses of Kaye Suspension walker:
- If the client is lifted from a chair or bench: It is easier to have the open end behind the user. This is also the position of choice if the therapist is using manual assistance to facilitate walking
- If walker is being used for standing: Place the client to face the open end to access the environment for play or interactions
- Standing in the walker permits the user to develop balance on the feet without the need for holding a support with the hands
Features of Kaye Walker with Harness:
- The largest size, model SW7, is width adjustable
- Available in two sizes, fitting toddlers through adults
- All models fold, to facilitate storage and transportation
- Four harness sizes are available to fit infants through adults
- Includes stationary brakes, to facilitate use over a treadmill
- The smallest size, model SW1, is width and height adjustable
- Includes swivel casters with directional locks, to facilitate use as a walker over open, level ground
Note: Do not use the Kaye Suspension Walker without consulting your physician or physical therapist.