FROM LOCOMOTOR RESEARCH TO CLINICAL THERAPY

• Locomotor training principles are based on the premise of robustly approximating the sensorimotor experience for walking, through repetitive practice. Locomotor training utilizes the scientific principle of neuroplasticity (neurons and axons can develop new pathways around a lesion or injury through repetition and sensory input) for generating new locomotion patterns.

• The primary neural retraining activity occurs during step training on a body weight support treadmill. TheraStride is designed to facilitate effective delivery of manual-assist sensory cues and intense repetitive practice, which are critical components to successful retraining of the nervous system.      

• Validated by locomotor training experts. Therastride’s concept was created by the founders of “locomotor training” who were seeking a more functional device to deliver vigorous body weight support treadmill training.

• TheraStride is a revolutionary tool for the delivery of cutting-edge rehabilitation intervention.

• Dynamic computer-assist feedback mechanism provides for controlled vertical displacement and center of mass which are essential to patient safety and achieving proper step and stride kinematics throughout the step cycle (heel strike, mid-stance,and toe-off).

• Exclusive closed-loop force control system continuously monitors and modulates ground reaction forces, regulates the amount of weight exerted to the patient’s legs, and automatically adjusts to the patient’s length of stride and speed.

• Body weight support levels and treadmill controls are both operated from one computer with a simple user interface.

    OPTIMAL TRAINER ERGONOMICS

• Ergonomically correct and adjustable trainer seats are located at the proper level of the treadmill to provide easy access to patient’s legs and feet. Seat stations include back and leg support to minimize trainer fatigue and possible injury. User-friendly design facilitates the delivery of intense repetitive practice.

• Specially designed platforms at the back and front of the treadmill provide a stable and open place for trainers to stand while optimizing patient kinematics and safety during step and stand retraining. Front platform also provides a step for access to the safety cable and yolk.

     COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING REPORTS

• Software totals details of each training mode; step retrain, step adapt, stand retrain and stand adapt.

• Computer displays length of time, average body weight support percentage, average treadmill speed, total bout duration, current body weight support duration, and current speed duration.

• Summarized therapy reports are useful for insurance documentation and treatment planning.