Southwest Medical

The Kaye Suspension Walkers, models SW1 and SW7, support clients either in partial weight-bearing or in a fully weighted position to facilitate reciprocal movements for walking. Full weight-bearing with a harness and a suspension frame is often used for clients with impairments in balance, postural control or fear of falling. Partial weight-bearing with a harness and suspension frame is used to make the reciprocal movements for stepping easier to execute. The Kaye Suspension Walkers include a width and height adjustable light-weight walking frame and a manual winch to lift and lower the client and adjust the amount of weight bearing on the feet. The Kaye Suspension Walkers are available in two sizes, fitting toddlers through adults. Both models are width adjustable making it possible to adjust these products to span many treadmills and fit through doorways. This feature, along with the lightweight frame makes it possible for clients to use the Kaye Suspension Walker both for treadmill training and over ground practice. These products include 4 swivel casters, two with directional locks to facilitate the use over ground and 2 with stationary brakes to stabilize the system for use over a treadmill. Both models fold for storage and transportation. Kaye Suspension Walker, model SW1 adjusted to fit over a treadmill so that this child in the Kaye medium-slim harness, model 9821, can safely practice stepping even though postural control is inadequate for independent walking. (Treadmill Sold Separately)