Help for Improved Walking in Bend, Oregon: Physical Therapy Practice Now Offers State-of-the-Art Gait Training

Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and other movement disorder patients are now offered a new, breakthrough treatment for improving walking balance.

eMediaWire - Jennifer Brassfield, PT, DPT is a physical therapist on a mission: to help her patients with movement disorders--such as Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis--walk as normally as possible for as long as possible. That's why her physical therapy services now include Augmented-Reality Gait Training with the GaitAid Virtual Walker from MediGait LTD.

The GaitAid Virtual Walker combines virtual-reality programming and real-time motion detection in a simple-to-use, cell-phone-sized device.

Will Be Provided for Home Use While Physical Therapy Continues

Worn for practice-walking just 20-30 minutes a day, GaitAid's visual and audio stimulation, keyed to the user's own body movement, sets up a normal walking pattern--sometimes from the first step. Over time, the device also "rewires" the wearer's brain to follow a healthier walking pattern--an effect that often continues even when it isn't being worn.

Lightweight and portable, GaitAid is designed to be used anywhere. Brassfield will provide the device for home use for the duration of a client's walking-therapy program.

For Many Patients, Improved Walking Means Renewed Independence

Besides restoring the ability to walk normally again, the GaitAid Virtual Walker allows those who benefit from it to step back into a more enjoyable, more independent life. As Brassfield says: "I am extremely excited to be able to offer this treatment modality to my patients.

I've spent hours upon hours researching treatment techniques to improve the gait pattern of movement disorder patients, and after looking at the research, I'm convinced I'm going to see some very good outcomes from this technology. And that is very, very exciting.

Daniel Neal, from Palm Springs, CA, had this to say just after receiving his GaitAid to use at home: "As soon as I tried it my mobility improved tremendously! For the first time in over a year I am already walking without a cane. I am so impressed and so greatful. I was dreading my planned trip out of the country until I received your glasses. I cannot wait to share the miracle with my friends who suffer from PD. Thank you!"

For more information and to schedule an appointment:
CONTACT:

Jennifer Brassfield Physical Therapy, LLC
121 NW Greenwood Ave., Suite 102
Bend, OR 97701

541-312-4253
http://www.jbpt.net

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