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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
Oh I see..
http://www.ustep.com/index.htm
I thought the laser line would be going out away from the person , so they would would be visually/mentally tracking it to encourage forward motion.
So the line goes side to side across in front of you for 1 step at a time?
You have to look down a lot for it to work or mainly only when you feel a freeze coming on?
For freezing, dads therapist suggested stopping, stand up straight, relax & take deep breath, then step, but he usually uses a rolling walker now 95% of the time. |
Hi Jomar,
Yes, getting your Dad to stand up straight, relax and take a deep breath as he's about to start walking with frame is great advice and something I try and remember to do when I grab the frame.
I do look down at the laser beam a fair bit but still poke my head up to see where I'm going etc.
It's pointed so the light shines crossways on the ground so I step on the light and it gives me a nice steady more controlled walk.
Definitely a big help with freezing episodes and a spinal cord injury added to having P.D. makes a walk anywhere just that bit more 'challenging!'
I find the U Step frame is much sturdier than other frames.
The downside is its big and heavy for me to lift in and out of my car.
Regards