At Easterseals Central Illinois, we strive to empower our pediatric therapists with every piece of equipment needed to help children reach their goals. In physical therapy, a number of our clients are working on mobility. Mobility looks different for every child. For some, the LiteGait system plays a vital role in their progress.
According to the LiteGait website: LiteGait provides postural control and weight-bearing assistance for fall-free therapeutic activities. It permits the clinician to be hands-free when working with clients of all functional levels and diagnoses, to focus on better quality and increased quantity of practice.
Thanks to the generous support of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, we have been able to acquire an enhanced medical-grade treadmill, a crucial part of the LiteGait system.
The enhanced treadmill is not merely a piece of exercise equipment; it’s a lifeline for children with developmental delays. This advanced treadmill, expertly designed to integrate with Easterseals’ LiteGait system, offers precision in gait training. It starts as slow as 0.1 mph, a level of control unmatched by commercial treadmills. This level of precision empowers clinicians to assist even infants as young as 10 months old, allowing them to address delays sooner and more effectively. The enhanced treadmill offers a unique feature, GaitSens, enabling therapists to analyze and target specific gait aspects, resulting in more customized and impactful care for each child
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois has an essential element of support—capacity building. Their generous funding to acquire a new enhanced treadmill aligns perfectly with Easterseals Central Illinois’ mission to provide exceptional services. With the capacity to provide better care, Easterseals can ensure that children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs have the opportunity to reach their full potential. This grant not only supports their mission but also ensures the maximum utilization of the LiteGait system.
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