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Kenyatta Jackson: A Gait Trainer Success Story

Erna Albertz | October 2011

Three year old girl is learning how to walk with a Rifton gait trainer in a classroom settingOn a gray, rainy Wednesday last week my day was brightened by the heartwarming story of a beautiful little girl named Kenyatta Jackson who is making great strides at her elementary school. I must have oohed and aahed as I watched a clip of Kenyatta taking her first steps in her Pacer gait trainer, because soon the whole office was clustered around me, just as thrilled as I was. I’d like to share it with you too.

Watch it here: Kenyatta and her gait trainer

Go Kenyatta!

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