Biodex Freestep SAS At First Step Physical Therapy

At First Step Physical Therapy
Kevin and Bill have over 15 years of
experience treating patients with lower
extremity limb loss in both the inpatient
and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
They possess the training and expertise
necessary to provide the specialized
therapy required for your successful
rehabilitation.
We treat all levels of lower extremity
limb loss at every stage of the
rehabilitation process:
- Initial prosthetic and gait
training
- Balance and strengthening
- Advanced gait training and stair
negotiation
- Microprocessor knee training
(C-leg and Rheo training)
- Running
Through a combination of unique clinical
experience, individualized treatment
approaches, and specialized equipment,
we are able to guide patients through
their recovery in order to achieve their
maximum potential.
Specialized
prosthetic and
gait training is
incorporated
in order to
reestablish an
independent,
normalized
w a l k i n g
pattern.
Our therapy gym was designed and
equipped to meet the unique therapy
needs of the amputee population.
Biodex Freestep SAS
(Supported Ambulation System)
An overhead track and patient harness
system that supports the patient during
therapy activities:
• Provides patient support during
rehab activities:
– Sit-to-stand
– Over ground and treadmill
training
– Climbing and descending
stairs
– Balance training
• Minimizes fear of falling that
inhibits patient effort
• Increases patient confidence
• Facilitates progression of
assistive devices
• Decreases risk of fall during
therapy intervention