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kdmpt
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Posted: Fri Jan 9th, 2009 10:33 pm |
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| We are excited to hear of your progress in the LiteGait! LiteGait is such a versatile piece of equipment which gives you the opportunity to use the support of the device when you need it but decrease that support when you no longer need anything other than a "fall free environment". It also works nicely not only with standing activities and ambulating overground, but also when coupled with a slow moving treadmill. The treamill will promote continuous, symmetrical stepping and will allow you to challenge your speed when appropriate. We would enjoy hearing more of your journey. Keep up the great work!
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CajunTiger
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Posted: Fri Jan 9th, 2009 02:41 am |
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| I have used the Litegait 500 now for about one month and I feel like it has made a tremendous difference in my rehabilitation process. I have now progressed to the point that I can walk about 40 feet using my crutches and only having the LG500 hooked up to me, but doing nothing but giving me the security that it will catch me if I stumble and fall. I highly recommend this device. More later.
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CajunTiger
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Posted: Thu Dec 11th, 2008 03:14 am |
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Oh Happy Day! My Litegait 500E arrived at the BR General Hospital - Bluebonnet location yesterday and their PT's trained on it and today was my first opportunity to use the device. Thanks to the LG500E I was able to walk for the first time after my accident (see earlier post). It had been over 100 days since I had taken any steps. I was able to walk about 12 to 15 feet forward, turn around and return to my hospital bed. Needless to say, the PT's and I were both very pleased. I look forward to continuing my rehab at an ever increasing pace.
If you are a Bariatric patient needing walking retraining, I would highly recommend this product. I will keep all updated on my progress. Thanks Litegait!! Happy holidays to your staff
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CajunTiger
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Posted: Tue Dec 2nd, 2008 12:35 am |
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| I am a patient in a acute care facility recovering from a broken femur. I have had to have additional procedures done to address removal of an infection which developed in the surgical repair. Being obese (415 lbs.), I am very interested in learning about techniques/experiences anyone has had with helping bariatric patients regain their ability to walk after nine weeks of bed rest waiting for the femur to heal. My surgeron had to install a plate with 14 screws to pull the comminuted break back into place. My hospital is leasing a LiteGait 500E to help with my rehabilitation. Any information along these lines will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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