Supported Walking & Treadmill Training
Practice stepping and walking while the LiteGait® system provides adjustable body-weight support.
Advanced Neurological Rehabilitation
Focused Treatment for Movement, Mobility & Independence
At ACE Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, we offer treatment options to support movement, mobility, balance and functional goals.
Our clinic has incorporated LiteGait® body-weight-supported gait training and also offers LSVT BIG® treatment, providing additional treatment options based on each patient’s assessment, abilities and rehabilitation goals.
LiteGait® Body-Weight-Supported Gait Training
As part of our commitment to quality patient care, ACE Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation has incorporated LiteGait® into our rehabilitation treatment options.
LiteGait® is designed to facilitate training of posture, balance and walking while the patient remains physically supported.
The system uses an overhead support structure and a harness to provide partial body-weight support while patients practice standing, walking and other functional activities.
When used with a treadmill, LiteGait® can provide a continuous environment for gait practice.
The Unique Design of LiteGait®
LiteGait® provides physical support during standing, walking and balance activities, and can be used to:
Upright Posture
Support upright positioning and postural control.
Gait Mechanics
Allow leg extension during gait and give the physiotherapist an opportunity to observe walking patterns.
Therapist Access
Allow the physiotherapist to work on limb placement, weight transfer and step timing.
Treadmill Training
Support walking practice over a treadmill.
Over-Ground Walking
Allow progression from treadmill-based gait practice to over-ground walking.
Assistive Devices
Allow walking practice with an assistive device when clinically appropriate.
Multidirectional Movement
Support activities such as backward and sideways walking when appropriate.
Functional Activities
Support balance activities, ADLs and therapeutic exercise.
See How LiteGait® Supports Rehabilitation
Functional Movement & Balance Activities
LiteGait® can support therapeutic exercise, balance activities, activities of daily living and functional movement practice.
Over-Ground & Assistive Device Training
LiteGait® can be used for over-ground walking and mobility practice with an assistive device in a supported environment.
Gait Components Addressed with LiteGait®
Posture
Supporting upright positioning and postural control.
Coordination
Working on weight shifting, heel strike and gait symmetry.
Strength
Providing support while patients build strength during functional movement.
Balance
Providing physical support while patients practice balance and walking activities.
When Might LiteGait® Be Considered?
Following an individual physiotherapy assessment, supported gait training may be considered as part of rehabilitation for people experiencing mobility challenges associated with conditions such as:
- Stroke / Cerebrovascular Accident
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Motor Impairments
- Muscle Weakness
- Orthopedic Conditions, including TKA, THA and post-fracture rehabilitation
- Post-Amputation / Prosthetic Training
Whether LiteGait® is appropriate, how it is used, and the amount of support provided depend on the individual’s physiotherapy assessment, abilities and rehabilitation goals.
More Options for Functional Rehabilitation
LiteGait® gives the physiotherapist additional options for working on seated and standing posture, balance, mobility and gait.
Its FreeDome configuration can allow supported rotation and activities such as sideways or backward walking, over-ground walking with an assistive device, balance activities, activities of daily living and therapeutic exercise when clinically appropriate.
LSVT BIG® Movement Treatment
Treatment for People with Parkinson’s Disease
LSVT BIG® is an evidence-based treatment approach designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease work on movement amplitude — or the “bigness” of movement.
Treatment uses structured, repetitive and progressively challenging movements and applies these strategies to everyday activities.
Bigger Movements
Practicing increased movement amplitude.
Everyday Activities
Applying movement strategies to functional activities that are important to you.
Walking & Mobility
Working on movement patterns involved in walking and mobility.
Individual Goals
Exercises and functional activities are adapted to the individual’s abilities and goals.
LSVT BIG® treatment at ACE is provided by an LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician.
Treatment is provided one-on-one following an assessment to determine whether the program is appropriate for the patient’s individual needs.
Two Approaches. One Personalized Plan.
LiteGait® and LSVT BIG® may be incorporated into physiotherapy treatment when clinically appropriate, based on the individual’s assessment, abilities and rehabilitation goals.
LiteGait®
Body-weight-supported equipment that may be incorporated into physiotherapy for standing, walking, balance and functional mobility practice.
LSVT BIG®
A structured treatment program delivered by an LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician, particularly associated with movement challenges related to Parkinson’s disease.
These are not one-size-fits-all treatments. Your physiotherapy assessment helps determine which treatment approaches are appropriate for your individual needs and goals.
Take the Next Step
Book an appointment to discuss your mobility and rehabilitation goals and learn whether LiteGait®, LSVT BIG® or another physiotherapy approach may be appropriate for you.
613-700-3750Room 2
2446 St Joseph Blvd
Ottawa, ON K1C 1G1
2446 St Joseph Blvd
Ottawa, ON K1C 1G1
Important Information
Physiotherapy treatment is based on an individual assessment. Treatment approaches, equipment and expected outcomes vary according to each person’s condition, abilities and goals. Information on this page is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual physiotherapy assessment.
LiteGait® is a registered trademark of Mobility Research, Inc. LSVT®, LSVT BIG® and associated logos are registered trademarks of LSVT Global, Inc. Use of these names and logos is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement of ACE Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation by the trademark owners.