The arm supports of Rifton's Pacer gait trainer offer a wide variety of positioning options for upper extremity stability, comfort, steering, and assistance with head control, weight-bearing and weight-shifting. Use this tutorial as a guide for great positioning outcomes.
Clamp Placement

The clamp is the foundation for arm prompt positioning. It can be placed anywhere along the top bar-- inside, outside, front or back (if using Pacer as a reverse walker).
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Post Placement

The arm prompt post inserts into the clamp in any one of four directions:
Post facing forward.
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Post facing outward.
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Post facing backward.
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Post facing inward.
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Loosen the knob below the forearm support and slide the support onto the post.
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How to Angle the Arm Support Up and Down

Position the posts facing inwards or outwards then rotate the arm support around the post to achieve the desired angle.
Arm support angled up.
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Arm support angled down.
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How to Position the Arm Supports Forward and Backward

For a forward position, loosen the knob below the arm support and slide the support forward in relation to the disc underneath.
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For additional forward positioning, face the posts forward. (Remember to slide the clamp to the forward-most position on the bar as well).
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For a posterior position, rotate the disc underneath the forearm support 180 degrees. Then slide the forearm support back.
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For additional posterior positioning, face the post backwards. (Remember to slide the clamp back as well for even more posterior placement).
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How to Angle the Arm Supports Inwards and Outwards

The arm supports angle inwards or outwards. Loosen the knob below the arm support and rotate arm support inwards.
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Arm support angled outwards.
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How to Rotate the Arm Supports In or Out

Position the posts facing forward or backwards and rotate the arm support around the post to achieve the desired position.
Arm support rotated in.
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Arm support rotated out.
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Adjusting the Hand Grip

Loosen the knob anchoring the hand grip to adjust both length and tilt of the grip.
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Positioning Examples

Example of the arm supports positioned independently to accommodate body assymetries. Combine arm prompt angle with rotation for further positioning options.
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Example of the arm supports positioned to accommodate a forward leaning posture.
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