Parallel Bars / Walking Rails
Walking Rails have been setup in the Gymnasium and are a
crucial teaching aid for those learning to walk after head
injury and also play a crucial part in paraplegic exercise
routines.
With the aid or the walking rails or parallel bars, the paraplegic
patients are able to get out of their wheel chairs and with
the additional aid of leg calipers, stand. This is very beneficial,
as they are able to take the weight off their kidneys and
allow the circulation of blood to flow into the legs.
For those with head injuries such as stroke patients, walking
can be re-taught with the aid of the rails for support.
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Patient Micheal Sithole learning to walk in the parrallel bars
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