A set of parallel bars is one piece of equipment a physical therapist might use in a rehabilitation clinic. This tool is used in many physical therapy clinics in order to provide a safe and effective way to exercise gait training, balance, and other related skills.
A physical therapist can help you if you have any disability or injury that affects your ability to walk or lower extremity function.
What are Parallel Bars?
These bars are made of steel or wooden and are placed three feet apart. They are supported by metal adjustable legs that allow them to be raised or lowered to suit different heights. These are the two most popular uses for parallel bars.Gait Training
Parallel bars may be used by physical therapists to provide additional support after a lower extremity injury. Parallel bars can be used to teach you how to use assistive devices such as a cane, crutches, or crutches. If you fall on one side, these bars will help you. Parallel bars can be used to push up if you’re in a wheelchair or learning how to stand and sit on your own. They can also be used to aid in lower extremity amputation. Your new assist device can provide extra support for your upper extremity when you learn to walk. Some clinics have weight-supporting devices that attach to the ceiling. They allow patients to move on tracks with harnesses while being supported by them. This device helps you walk with the aid of parallel bars and takes some weight off.Lower Extremity Exercise
To help with exercises of the lower extremities, parallel bars can also be used. They allow you to keep your balance while doing exercises like- Mini squats
- Standing hip flexion
- Standing leg raises
- Heel raises
- Toe raises
