How the Rifton Gait Trainer Is Changing Lives at Push To Walk
At Push to Walk, we believe every individual should have the opportunity to reach their highest potential for mobility and independence. That’s why we incorporate specialized equipment like the Rifton Gait Trainer into our programs—empowering clients to take critical steps toward improved strength, balance, and confidence.
What Is the Rifton Gait Trainer?
The Rifton Gait Trainer is an adaptive walking device designed to support individuals who have difficulty walking independently. With its adjustable harness and support system, it provides just the right amount of assistance to help users safely practice standing and walking movements. Whether a client is just beginning gait training or working to regain endurance, the Rifton system offers adaptable solutions for all stages of mobility development.
Key Benefits for Our Clients
- Facilitates Safe Gait Training: Helps retrain walking patterns while providing essential postural support.
- Reduces Weight-Bearing Pressure: Adjustable weight support assists clients who cannot fully bear their own body weight.
- Promotes Upright Posture and Stability: Encourages better alignment and balance throughout movement.
- Builds Confidence: Allows clients to practice walking in a safe, controlled environment without fear of falling.
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
Katie B, 32, Cerebral Palsy
“The Rifton Gait Trainer has given me something I haven’t felt in years — the joy of movement. It feels amazing to walk again.”
“With every session, my steps are getting stronger. I feel energized and my endurance continues to grow. I get a little faster each time, and it motivates me to keep pushing forward.”
“If I could do this every day, I would. I truly look forward to my time at the gym and love these workouts.”
“This journey is changing my life, one step at a time.”
Supporting Every Step of the Journey
The Rifton Gait Trainer is more than just a piece of equipment — it’s a tool that fosters independence, builds strength, and restores hope. At Push to Walk, we use this equipment to meet our clients where they are and help them take meaningful steps forward in their recovery.
If you or a loved one would like to explore how the Rifton Gait Trainer can support your personal mobility goals, please call us at 201-644-7567.
Together, we’ll walk the path toward greater independence — one step at a time.
