Pacer Prompts & Accessories
Choose from the list at the left to learn more about what makes the Pacer Gait Trainer better than most pediatric walkers.
Arm Prompts
Versatile Arm Prompts include height, rotation, angle, lateral proximity, and forward/backward adjustments, to accommodate numerous positioning requirements. Arm Prompts placed at elbow height below the shoulders assist weight-bearing. Arm Prompts are placed at the front of the frame for a forward-leaning posture. Arm Prompts angled upward encourage active upper trunk and head control. Individualized positioning accommodates contractures.
Chest Prompt
The new, padded Chest Prompt holds the torso at the desired angle. It is available in three sizes, and accommodates a wide range of users. Tilt adjusts forward or backward in 15° increments. One knob adjusts both tilt angle and width. Adjustments can be made while user is in the walker. Chest Prompt stays open for easy transfers. Fit the Chest Prompt snugly to support dependent users, or wrap loosely as a training guide for gaining independent trunk control. Cleanable padding is anti-microbial and repels UV light to stay cool. Fits all earlier models of the Pacer Gait Trainer.
Pelvic support
For some people the hip positioner is too rigid or restrictive or provides too much abduction. For these clients the pelvic support will provide all the positioning and weight bearing needed with none of the bulk and rigidity of our standard hip positioner.
When configuring a new Pacer, if you choose the pelvic support as your primary, weight–bearing appliance you will also need a pair of handholds for mounting. If you’re purchasing the pelvic support to replace an existing hip positioner, you can order it without handholds as an accessory.
Hip Positioner & Pad
The hip positioner swings with a child’s walking motion, allowing the user to shift weight from one leg to the other. Raise the handholds and shorten the straps to assist weight–bearing. Lower the handholds and lengthen the straps for use as a safety sling. To keep the child’s pelvis in midline and behind the shoulders, attach the anterior straps further back on the frame. The hip positioner pad, sold separately, gives cushioned comfort. hip positioner includes one pair of handholds. Most pediatric walkers do not have this option. The hip positioner pad slips onto the hip positioner, providing the user with additional padded comfort.
Thigh Prompts
Thigh Prompts swing freely with the user’s stride, and prevent leg scissoring while encouraging weight-bearing. Thigh Prompts are height adjustable in the medial and lateral positions. The inside strap maintains leg separation. The outer curve limits leg abduction. Thigh Prompts can prevent the child from turning within the Pacer frame. Large and small Thigh Prompts are available. This type of prompt makes a gait trainer different from a pediatric walker, because they help develop better walking skills.
Ankle Prompts
Ankle Prompts snap securely onto the frame and have comfortably padded ankle straps. The spring adjusters limit stride length and control stride placement. Strap length adjusts to determine foot separation and prevent scissoring, which is a problem with other pediatric walkers.
Extra Pair of Handholds
The Handholds adjust up and down and can be used in four rotational directions.
Communication Tray
The Communication Tray is designed to hold small objects and communication devices weighing less than 10 pounds.
Attendant Guide Bar
The optional Attendant Guide Bar attaches to the center front of the top bar of any size Pacer gait trainer. The Guide Bar enables adults to easily guide young children in the Pacer. It can be rotated 180 degrees to either pull from the front or push from behind the Pacer.
