Adaptive mobility

PT/OT The Nice F-Words for Children with Medical Complexity December 20, 2022 by Cynthia Dodds, PT, PhD
A girl sits on a Rifton Adaptive Tricycle, smiling and waving, with her caretaker next to her.
For those of us working with medically fragile children we have our own set of F-words, and none of them unpleasant. Aligned in the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the F-words of Fitness, Function, Fun, Friends, and Family provide a lighthearted pathway to rehabilitation and a healthy future for children with disabilities.
Evidence Based Practice Evidence Update: Maintenance of Functional Gains Following an Adaptive Cycling Program November 02, 2022 by Elena Noble, MPT
A boy pedals a blue Rifton Adaptive Tricycle, while his therapist walking beside him.
Current evidence endorses adaptive cycling as an effective and promising intervention to improve motor and social outcomes for children with cerebral palsy.
PT/OT Adaptive Tricycles in Schools September 29, 2022 by Elena Noble, MPT
A girl rides on a red Rifton Adaptive Tricycle.
For a child with a disability such as cerebral palsy, the primary goal for the school-based therapist is to improve access to education.
PT/OT Pacer Positioning In Depth June 10, 2022 by Elena Noble, MPT
Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT
In this video series, Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT presents positioning tips and guidance for the different features of the Pacer gait trainer to address a variety of support needs.
Evidence Based Practice Updates in Motor Learning February 14, 2022 by Lori Potts, PT
A girl walks in a Rifton Pacer gait trainer, accompanied by a caretaker
Research continues to increase knowledge in the field of motor learning. Understanding the mechanisms of motor learning can contribute to therapist interventions to further promote motor skills.
Videos Chest Prompt
Cathy Ripmaster, MS, PT, demonstrating how to adjust the chest prompt on the Rifton Pacer gait trainer
Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT demonstrates the chest prompt on the Rifton Pacer and discusses positioning for effective gait training.
Videos Arm Prompts
Cathy Ripmaster, PT, demonstrating how to adjust the arm prompts on the Rifton Pacer gait trainer
Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT demonstrates the arm prompts on the Rifton Pacer and discusses positioning for effective gait training.
Videos Series Intro
Cathy Ripmaster, MS, PT
Introducing “Pacer Positioning in Depth,” a new video series with Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT. We’ll talk about the various Pacer support and positioning components and demonstrate how to use them.
Webinars Benefits of Dynamic Movement in Gait Training
A little boy walking in a blue Rifton dynamic Pacer gait trainer, with a caregiver helping him steer
Lori Potts, PT discusses how dynamic support options lead to better gait training outcomes.
PT/OT Benefits of Dynamic Movement in Gait Training May 18, 2021 by Elena Noble, MPT
A little girl walking in a pink Rifton Pacer gait trainer on a treadmill
Functional ambulation is a primary goal for people with disabilities. In today’s webinar, Lori Potts, PT discusses how incorporating dynamic movement contributes to effective gait training interventions.
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