Gaining Extra Support During Rehabilitation
Parallel bars are commonly used during physical therapy and rehabilitation.
They are used as a support tool to provide a safe way to work on skills likegait trainingandbalance.
What Are Parallel Bars?
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The bars provide stability and safety while you are regaining strength and mobility.
The use of parallel bars with body weight-supported gait devices may help add extra security to the rehab session.
Lower Extremity Exercise
Parallel bars can be used in the physical therapy clinic for lower extremity exercises.
The bars allow you to hold on, tightly or gently, as you exercise.
Shoulder stretches may also be done in parallel bars.
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