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A man walks in a Rifton E-Pacer, with the assistance of two caretakers.
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Three Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Myths Debunked
Patient transfers are a routine part of all therapy interventions. These might involve assisting someone from a wheelchair to a mat table or parallel bars or helping a child into a gait trainer. However, these transfers put therapists and…
A young woman smiles as she is positioned for seat to seat transfer in the Rifton TRAM.
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TRAM Tip: Inverting Forearm Mounts for Larger Clients
The Rifton TRAM is a versatile transfer and mobility device that can  safely support people of varying abilities and sizes. To do this effectively it’s important to position the body support low enough on the trunk, but for…
A man smiles at his therapist while walking in the Rifton TRAM.
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Rifton TRAM FAQs
Who uses the TRAM? Note: The TRAM has been replaced by the E-Pacer (June 2025) The Rifton TRAM is a multi-purpose device used for sit-to-stand lifting, gait training, assisted transfers and toileting. The TRAM is used by children and…
A therapist uses a Tram as a patient transfer technique to safely transfer a young man from sit to stand.
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Patient Transfer and Lifting Guidelines Implications for Pediatric Physical Therapists
Techniques for lifting and transferring patients are among the most basic skills physical therapists learn. Many of us were taught that by use of appropriate body mechanics we could transfer patients safely and effectively without risk of…
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