Ambulation Training
Ambulation Training refers to the structured rehabilitation process aimed at helping individuals regain or enhance their ability to walk independently or with assistance following injury, illness, or surgery. This training focuses on improving various aspects of mobility, including strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and walking technique.
Equipment such as parallel bars, training stairs, wheelchair training devices, and single bars are essential in ambulation training within a rehabilitation setting for several reasons:
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Parallel Bars: Parallel bars provide a secure and stable support system for patients during early stages of ambulation training. They offer a controlled environment where patients can practice weight shifting, balance exercises, and gait training with minimal risk of falls. Parallel bars allow therapists to provide hands-on assistance and guidance while patients focus on regaining confidence and improving walking mechanics.
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Training Stairs: Training stairs simulate real-life environments and challenges encountered during stair negotiation. They offer patients opportunities to practice ascending and descending stairs safely, improving lower limb strength, balance, and coordination. Training stairs are particularly beneficial for individuals preparing to return home or to work environments where stairs are present, helping them regain functional independence and confidence in navigating various terrains.
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Wheelchair Training Devices: Wheelchair training devices, such as wheelchair ramps and platform scales, are crucial for individuals transitioning from wheelchair mobility to ambulation. These devices facilitate safe and gradual progression from seated mobility to standing and walking. Wheelchair training also involves teaching patients proper wheelchair propulsion techniques and transfers, ensuring they can safely navigate their environment and participate in activities of daily living.
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Single Bars: Single bars or handrails provide additional support and stability during ambulation training for patients with mild to moderate balance deficits. These bars are strategically placed along walking paths or in therapy rooms, allowing patients to practice walking while holding onto a single rail for support. Single bars promote proper posture, weight-bearing, and walking symmetry, helping patients improve their walking endurance and confidence gradually.
Equipment such as parallel bars, training stairs, wheelchair training devices, and single bars are indispensable in ambulation training within a rehabilitation setting. They provide patients with the necessary support, safety, and guidance to progress through various stages of walking rehabilitation, ultimately promoting functional independence, mobility, and overall quality of life.
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Stackable Stools - Set of 3 - 12" L x 24" W x 18" H - when stacked
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$572.50Set of 3 tools: 12" W x 24" L each. Non-slip tread with natural hardwood construction. 3 heights: 4", 6" and 8", stack height 18". Easy carry handle. 500 lb weight capacity.15-4222$572.50 -
Wheelchair training stools, set of 5
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$700.00Ideally suited for teaching patients to get in and out of wheelchairs without assistance. As the patient becomes more skilled, the steps may gradually removed. The steps hook together securely in any sequence. Top size 20" x 10 3/4". Height of stools...15-4221$700.00 -
Nested climbing training stools, set of 4
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$650.00Nested Climbing Stools consist of set of four stools which nest for storage. Tops are covered with corrugated rubber tread. Stools measure: 10" wide x 12" long x 2" high, 12" wide x 14" long x 4" high, 14" wide x 18" long x 6" high, 16" wide x 20" long x...15-4220$650.00 -
Curb and ramp training set
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$1,950.00Curb and Ramp Training Set includes three curbs with handles can be nested and conveniently stored under ramp platform. Natural wood finish with anti-slip safety tread in ramp. Ramp platform 44" x 84". Ramp incline graduates from 3/4" to 8" high. Curb...15-4210$1,950.00 -
Bariatric training stairs, 78" x 104"
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$7,125.00Bariatric training stairs are hardwood construction with tubular steel. Triple handrail design at 35", 26" and 17" height. 78" x 104" footprint; dual platform, anti-slip treads. 102" minimum ceiling height. Assembly required. 1000 lb weight capacity.15-4207$7,125.00 -
Training stairs, convertible, 4 and 8 steps with platform, 36" x 36" platform
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$3,950.00Convertible Exercise Stairs consist of two sections which lock securely together and CANNOT be unfastened accidentally. Stairs may be easily converted from a straight line along a wall to a right angle. Anti-slip safety treads on each step and platform...15-4205$3,950.00 -
Training stairs, convertible, 4 and 8 steps with platform, 24" x 24" platform
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$3,725.00Convertible Exercise Stairs consist of two sections which lock securely together and CANNOT be unfastened accidentally. Stairs may be easily converted from a straight line along a wall to a right angle. Anti-slip safety treads on each step and platform...15-4204$3,725.00 -
Training stairs, straight, 8 steps with platform, 96" L x 36" W x 60" H
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$2,050.00Straight staircase. Includes bus step. Anti-slip treads. 8 steps with 6" to 10" risers. Overall: 96" L x 36" W x 60" H. Platform: 36" W x 36" D x 24" H. 500 lb weight capacity.15-4203$2,050.00 -
Training stairs, straight, 2 and 3 steps with platform, 55" L x 30" W x 40" H
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$1,800.00Straight staircase designed for departments with lower ceilings. Anti-slip treads. 2 and 3 step sides with bus step. 2 steps with 6" to 10" risers. Overall: 55" L x 30" W x 54" H. Platform: 30" W x 24" D x 12" H. 500 lb weight capacity.15-4202$1,800.00 -
Training stairs, convertible, 4 and 8 steps with platform, 30" x 30" platform
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$3,825.00Convertible Exercise Stairs consist of two sections which lock securely together and CANNOT be unfastened accidentally. Stairs may be easily converted from a straight line along a wall to a right angle. Anti-slip safety treads on each step and platform...15-4201$3,825.00 -
Training stairs, straight, 4 steps with platform, 55" L x 30" W x 54" H
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$1,875.00Straight staircase with platform enclosed on three sides. Anti-slip treads. 4 steps with 6" to 10" risers. Includes bus step. Overall: 55" L x 30" W x 54" H. Platform: 30" W x 24" D x 24" H. 500 lb weight capacity.15-4200$1,875.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height adjustable, 12' L x 22.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$3,375.00Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars are Floor Mounted. One person can change these bars faster than any other manually adjusted bars. A practical alternative to motorized bars. Every height adjustment necessary can be made from a single location...15-4152$3,375.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height adjustable, 10' L x 22.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$3,200.00Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars are Floor Mounted. One person can change these bars faster than any other manually adjusted bars. A practical alternative to motorized bars. Every height adjustment necessary can be made from a single location...15-4151$3,200.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height adjustable, 7' L x 22.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$3,000.00Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars are Floor Mounted. One person can change these bars faster than any other manually adjusted bars. A practical alternative to motorized bars. Every height adjustment necessary can be made from a single location...15-4150$3,000.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 12' L x 8" W x 31" - 41" H
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$4,900.00Adjustable Height and Width Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars. Positive stops prevent over-adjustment. Width adjustment 8" W. 31" to 41" height adjustments.15-4092$4,900.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 10' L x 8" W x 31" - 41" H
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$4,725.00Adjustable Height and Width Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars. Positive stops prevent over-adjustment. Width adjustment 8" W. 31" to 41" height adjustments.15-4091$4,725.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 7' L x 8" W x 31" - 41" H
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$4,525.00Adjustable Height and Width Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars. Positive stops prevent over-adjustment. Width adjustment 8" W. 31" to 41" height adjustments.15-4090$4,525.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height and width adjustable, 12' L x 17.5" - 25.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$6,575.00Adjustable Height and Width Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars. Positive stops prevent over-adjustment. Width adjustment 17.5" to 25.5". Height adjustments 31" to 41" height adjustments.15-4082$6,575.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height and width adjustable, 10' L x 17.5" - 25.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$6,225.00Adjustable Height and Width Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars. Positive stops prevent over-adjustment. Width adjustment 17.5" to 25.5". Height adjustments 31" to 41" height adjustments.15-4081$6,225.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height and width adjustable, 7' L x 17.5" - 25.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$6,075.00Adjustable Height and Width Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars. Positive stops prevent over-adjustment. Width adjustment 17.5" to 25.5". Height adjustments 31" to 41" height adjustments.15-4080$6,075.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 24' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$4,400.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4067$4,400.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 22' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$4,275.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4066$4,275.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 20' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$3,475.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4065$3,475.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 18' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$2,950.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4064$2,950.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 16' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$2,775.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4063$2,775.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 14' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$2,625.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4062$2,625.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 12' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$1,875.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4061$1,875.00 -
Parallel Bars, floor mounted, height and width adjustable, 10' L x 6" W x 26" - 44" H
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$1,800.00Floor Mounted Parallel Bars are versatile and economic bars for where space allows a permanent installation. Economic parallel bars are ideal for permanent installation. Features include; smooth, rigid tubular steel construction, chrome plated for...15-4060$1,800.00 -
12' Child Hand Railing Only - for Standard Height/Width Adjustable Parallel Bars
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$707.5012' child hand railing for standard height and width adjustable parallel bars.15-4058$707.50 -
10' Child Hand Railing Only - for Standard Height/Width Adjustable Parallel Bars
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$627.5010' child hand railing for standard height and width adjustable parallel bars.15-4057$627.50 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height and width adjustable, 12' L x 19" - 26" W x 26" - 44" H
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$2,675.00Platform Mounted Parallel Bars are designed for the facility where free standing bars are preferred. Height adjustable rails 26" to 44" H. Width adjustable rails 19" to 26" W. Optional Divider board: 15-4038.15-4051$2,675.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height and width adjustable, 10' L x 19" - 26" W x 26" - 44" H
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$2,600.00Platform Mounted Parallel Bars are designed for the facility where free standing bars are preferred. Height adjustable rails 26" to 44" H. Width adjustable rails 19" to 26" W. Optional Divider board: 15-4037.15-4050$2,600.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height adjustable, 12' L x 22.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$5,050.00Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars are platform Mounted. One person can change these bars faster than any other manually adjusted bars. A practical alternative to motorized bars. Every height adjustment necessary can be made from a single location...15-4042$5,050.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height adjustable, 10' L x 22.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$4,675.00Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars are platform Mounted. One person can change these bars faster than any other manually adjusted bars. A practical alternative to motorized bars. Every height adjustment necessary can be made from a single location...15-4041$4,675.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform mounted, height adjustable, 7' L x 22.5" W x 31" - 41" H
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$4,425.00Single Operator Adjustable Parallel Bars are platform Mounted. One person can change these bars faster than any other manually adjusted bars. A practical alternative to motorized bars. Every height adjustment necessary can be made from a single location...15-4040$4,425.00 -
Platform Mounted Accessories - Chrome Platform Hole Cap (2) for Parallel Bars
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$72.50Accessories for all platform mounted units.15-4039$72.50 -
Platform Mounted Accessories - 12' Divider Board for Parallel Bars
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$195.00Accessories for all platform mounted units.15-4038$195.00 -
Platform Mounted Accessories - 10' Divider Board for Parallel Bars
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$195.00Accessories for all platform mounted units.15-4037$195.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform, height adjustable, 12' L x 30" W x 26" - 44" H
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$2,600.00Platform Mounted Parallel Bars are designed for the facility where free standing bars are preferred. Height adjustable rails 26"-44"H. 10_' or 12'L x 30"W platform. 25_"W between handrails. Optional Divider board: 15-4038.15-4031$2,600.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood platform, height adjustable, 10' L x 30" W x 26" - 44" H
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$2,350.00Platform Mounted Parallel Bars are designed for the facility where free standing bars are preferred. Height adjustable rails 26"-44"H. 10_' or 12'L x 30"W platform. 25_"W between handrails. Optional Divider board: 15-4037.15-4030$2,350.00 -
Parallel Bars, wall-mounted, wood base, folding, height adjustable, 7' L x 22.5" W x 28" - 42" H
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$1,275.00These sturdy and stable folding parallel bars with a 42" base require only 14" of floor space when not in use. Steel base unit comes with two stabilizing bars. To store the space saving bars, simply unlock and slide until handrails are nearly touching...15-4010$1,275.00 -
Parallel Bars, steel base, folding, height and width adjustable, 10' L x 16" - 24" W x 22" - 36" H
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$1,300.00These sturdy and stable folding parallel bars with a 42" base require only 14" of floor space when not in use. Wood base unit comes with one stabilizing bar to lock parallel bars in open position. To store the space saving bars, simply unlock and slide...15-4005$1,300.00 -
Parallel Bars, steel base, folding, height and width adjustable, 7' L x 16" - 24" W x 22" - 36" H
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$1,225.00These sturdy and stable folding parallel bars with a 42" base require only 14" of floor space when not in use. Wood base unit comes with one stabilizing bar to lock parallel bars in open position. To store the space saving bars, simply unlock and slide...15-4004$1,225.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood base, folding, height and width adjustable, 10' L x 16" - 24" W x 22" - 36" H
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$1,275.00These sturdy and stable folding parallel bars with a 42" base require only 14" of floor space when not in use. Wood base unit comes with one stabilizing bar to lock parallel bars in open position. To store the space saving bars, simply unlock and slide...15-4001$1,275.00 -
Parallel Bars, wood base, folding, height and width adjustable, 7' L x 16" - 24" W x 22" - 36" H
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$1,200.00These sturdy and stable folding parallel bars with a 42" base require only 14" of floor space when not in use. Wood base unit comes with one stabilizing bar to lock parallel bars in open position. To store the space saving bars, simply unlock and slide...15-4000$1,200.00