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For Home Users…
finding recovery beyond clinic walls
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When outcomes matter, having the right equipment is
critical
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Discover what home users have to say about the Gait
Harness System
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 “I am suggesting
my patients get a Second Step device to
them, because we know that over-ground training gives
the best recovery results.”
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Carlos Lima, MD, Department of Neurology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal
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"I have
a tremendous respect for the work you do and wish you
nothing but continued success. It's comforting, at the
very least, to know that even 3,000 miles away, there
are still kind, caring people out there who understand
what one encounters in caring for a disabled loved one.
Your product is ingenious and should receive more
accolades."
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Scott A., son of father with stroke, orthopedic, SCI
issues, Staten Island, NY
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The Gait Harness System is….
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“Your videos of brain injured folks, like
my son, using the GHS brings tears to my eyes because it
reminds us tonever give up and to keep trying new
things.”
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Bonnie P., parent, Eugene OR
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"I
can walk with KAFO’s around the track using the
Second Step GHS and with little assistance from my
trainer along with crawling forwards, backwards and
side to side. I’m making progress with my stability
along with increasing my
upper body strength. If it weren’t for this program,
I don’t think I’d be doing the unbelievable things I
was told I would never do again."
- Amy F., T-11 para user,
Elkader IA
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“An interesting case was a young patient who
suffered a brain injury and wanted to get
back to his soccer and sports activities. He
initially was not able to do these
activities due to his spasticity and
coordination issues. By progressing him in
the GHS, where he was allowed to safely make
mistakes, he was able to eventually skip,
jump, and do single leg activities safely.
He was delighted that he could return to
some of his favorite activities again.”
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M. Rosalia Arellano, MSPT, Scripps Mercy
Hospital, Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
Department, San Diego CA
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“I didn’t walk for 14 years until coming to RIM. With
the GHS, now I can walk four laps around the track with
small breaks in between and also crawl about the same.
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John T., T-12 para/amputee user, Bannister MI
“I am only 58 years old, post stroke, and feel like a
prisoner not only in my body but in the care facility I
now have to reside in. I was told I'd never walk again
or have any movement on left side and I proved them
wrong. I'm determined to make as full of a recovery as
I can. Never will I stop fighting to get my life back
and I believe that the second step is an
essential weapon in my fight against the odds. I feel
as though some prayers were answered when my son found
you on the internet. I know this equipment will get me
one, two, three, steps closer to my freedom, to my life,
to the day when I walk out of that nursing home and
never look back. This equipment I know will save my
life, end my physical limitations, stop my weight gain,
and gift me with a bright and happy future. Thanks for
giving me new hope and new faith. “
Gayle P., post stroke user, Astoria OR
 “My son James has developmental disabilities, and goes to a day treatment center. He is happy to finally
be on his feet. The Gait Harness System is opening up a
whole new world for him.”
Sandra Reed,
mother of DD user, Anaheim CA
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logical and easily portable
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“I am a T12/L1 paraplegic. I found the Gait Harness
System on the internet, after I couldn’t find anything
like it here in Europe. The GHS has helped me a great
deal in rehab, I can easily move it from rehab back and
forth to my home."
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Paul R., SCI user, Wales, United Kingdom
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“We are impressed at the logic,
simplicity and engineering of the GHS. It certainly
seems to be superior to the “Lite Gait” device which
is apparently sold here in Hong Kong.”
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David R., son-in-law of user, Hong Kong China
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allowing me to comfortably walk at my own pace
 “The
Second Step Gait Harness System has helped me
tremendously. I have tried body weight support
treadmill training, with both an overhead lift and
with the Lokomat. I’ve also tried the Litegait. I’ve
also combined the Lokomat with the GHS and the
latest therapy from the Rehab Institute of Michigan.
What the GHS allowed me to do is walk at my own
pace, with or without assistance. It allowed me to
fully weight bear and with little to no discomfort,
unlike every other harness. And that’s not even
mentioning the obvious benefits, like endurance
cardio."
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Bob Smith, C5 ASIA B, user, Harrison Township MI
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"I served our country, active duty, during the
Korean War. After
badly healed fractures in my leg, my ribs, and my
arm kept me in bed at a nursing home for six months,
I was told I shouldn't expect to walk again. Well,
they don't know me! I'm a competitive guy. This is
me, resting after my first day walking after those
six months, happy to be on my feet again. Six weeks
later, I'm alot stronger, and I'm walking so fast up
and down all the hallways at the home, the staff
can't keep up with me!"
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Donald D., veteran and post
CVA, TBI and orthopedic user, Eugene OR
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doing great, already showing improvement in his
endurance and his steps are getting smoother. I want
to
thank you for all you have done to help us. Sometimes
good people find themselves in positions they never in a
million years thought they would be in, and thank God
there are still caring and compassionate people like you
(and those with your company) who are still willing to
help someone when they can. Your kindness was a blessing
to me and Clay. Thanks again."
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Deputy Amanda C., wife of Deputy TBI user, Green Cove
Springs, FL
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“My client is an 18 year old, who experienced a TBI last
year resulting from a shooting accident. He has used
LiteGait and complained about discomfort in the groin
area with that equipment. He is very happy with the GHS,
and decided to purchase one for home use."
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K. Thornton, PT, Benefis Healthcare, Great Falls MT
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“I’m able to stand and walk using the Second Step
with the help of my trainer. Strength in my upper
body, trunk control and my sitting posture has
improved a great deal.”
- Cortney H. ,C 5-6
quad, Riga, MI
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“Just this morning the GHS was bringing some amazement
and tears to staff members as a student used it
successfully.”
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David Cacciatore, Physical Therapist, Lane School,
Houston TX
“Our
client is a 13 year old girl with a diagnosis of
hypotonic cerebral palsy. She has very low tone in
trunk and is low functioning. Funding purchase for
the GHS was through her school, which also allows
her to use the GHS at home. She was a perfect
candidate for the GHS., as there aren’t a lot of
options for her needs. The classroom aide has
started trying it in different places on campus, and
she is doing even better than she was in the
classroom. She is walking up to 150 feet and is
happy!”
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Danielle Cheung, PT, PCS, Pediatric Certified
Specialist, Southern CA Pediatric State Rep for APTA,
2010-13 APTA Chair of Pediatrics Sports-Fitness SIG,
Southern CA Clinical Director for FUNfitness for Special
Olympics, Monrovia CA
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"This was Mike's first day in the walker. His
transfers have improved!"
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Sherrie T., wife of post stroke user, Nashua NH
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“Most individuals will not have home access to a body
weight support treadmill training system after they
leave the clinic, but may be able to implement an
over-ground system, like the GHS, that allows for
efficient over-ground training reinforcement. I use the
GHS in the clinic, and refer it for home use, to
accomplish this reinforcement."
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William Thornton, MPT, Lead Physical Therapist,
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The
Center for
Spinal Cord Injury
Recovery®, Rehab Institute of
Michigan, Detroit MI
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“Using
the Gait Harness System has been a life changing
experience. It is allowing me to restore my ability and
confidence. It’s hard work, but it’s good work.
This has helped me become stronger.
It’s great to feel my muscles again."
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Marlene M., cerebellar degeneration user, Corvallis OR
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“After his stroke, we have been using the Gait Harness
System with our 43 year old son Joseph to train him in
walking with his full weight on his feet. It will take
him a long time to learn to walk by himself, even with a
walker. But with the GHS, he can develop his movement
safely."
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Richard L., 87 year old parent trainer of post stroke
user, Medina OH
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"I
can walk with KAFO’s around the track using the
Second Step GHS and with little assistance from my
trainer along with crawling forwards, backwards and
side to side. I’m making progress with my stability
along with increasing my
upper body strength. If it weren’t for this program,
I don’t think I’d be doing the unbelievable things I
was told I would never do again."
- Amy F., T-11 para user,
Elkader IA
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.....saving us money
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“My husband had a brain aneurysm 11 years ago, when he
was just 21 years old, followed by multiple strokes. I
do daily therapy with him at home. He tried different
equipment pieces at his clinic, but they all cost
hundreds of thousands of dollars. He loves how the Gait
Harness fits him, and is doing great."
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Malissa R., wife of BI and post stroke user, Alma AR
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“Whatever it costs---it’s worth it.”
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F.B., mother of SCI
user, New York NY
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.....keeping
users and caregivers safe
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 “After my accident, I didn’t walk for 22 years because
everyone was afraid I would fall. Using the Gait Harness
System to walk again is a dream come true!"
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Knute
M., TBI user, Corvallis OR
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“Our
son was injured in 1982. He had a closed head injury, a
damaged cerebellum, and is partially paralyzed on one
side. He has a history of falling when using
conventional walkers. Jr. has used more computerized
version of walking equipment, but he prefers the more
streamlined design of the GHS. We also like the
portability of the GHS, as Jr. lives at an adult care
home during the week, and comes home on weekends. Jr.
really looks forward to working with this device every
day, and we have several therapists who are eager to
help him with it."
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Dolores L., mother of TBI user, Spring TX
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 “I believe the GHS would be
beneficial in the home. It would help with carry
over and safe household ambulation, decreasing risk
of injury for patient and caregiver. “
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M. Rosalia Arellano, MSPT, Scripps Mercy Hospital,
Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Department, San
Diego CA
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“We have an elderly female participant with a history of
severe osteoporosis and hip fractures, who hasn’t walked
for quite some time due to fear of falling and
progressive weakness. She was SO excited to walk again
using the GHS!”
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Cheri Babb, RN, MN, CNS, Executive Director, Grace
Center for Adult Day Services, Corvallis OR
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 “My 79 year old husband had a stroke 7 months ago, and a
complete knee replacement 7 weeks ago. Without a doubt,
the safety feature using the harness in the ambulator
gives him complete confidence in case he has to rest or
loses his balance. He is able to walk and use his legs,
hips, shoulders and arms as naturally as possible."
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Rose Rodriguez, wife of post stroke user, Tampa FL
If a user is going to recover, everyone has to work
together, and work hard. Recovery is possible.
No problem is
too big…if the right people, with the right treatment, and
the right System, go at it the right way |
