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Enable participation and interaction with the NF-Walker, a gait trainer developing
a child’s potential for independent movement.
NF-Walker is designed specifically for children and young people with limited or no ability to stand and walk independently (non-ambulatory).
It works by safely supporting the user in an upright standing position. In addition, it stimulates independent walking and participation in daily activities.
Håkon is a five-year-old boy with the rare Vici syndrome, which led him to develop contractures in his legs. After undergoing surgery, Håkon relied on movement devices in his pursuit of self-initiated steps.
If you consider a gait trainer, and you aren’t familiar with the NF-Walker, you probably have many questions. We have gathered the most frequently asked questions and hope the answers given here will be helpful in your search for the most suitable gait training device for your child.
Assistive devices can increase your child’s quality of life through enabling upright standing and walking. Here are four benefits of using the NF-Walker.
The NF-Walker is a gait trainer enabling children, even with very low motor function, to stand and walk independently, while keeping hands free. This initiates better social interaction and participation in everyday activities. In addition, through more mobility the level of physical activity is increased and time spent being sedentary reduced, which has shown to have positive health effects.
Support and bracing system - The unique support and brace system gives the child exceptional support and correction of both the lower and upper body. This secures sufficient alignment stimulating even children with severe disability to walk.
Weight-bearing - The brace system provides weight-bearing on the feet.
Hands free - Walking while hands are free allows for inclusion and engagement in activities with family and friends.
Adjust for externally rotated foot position
By fixed positions or
By free rotation within 10 degrees
Adjust to stimulate knee extension or
Adjust to stimulate knee flexion
Makes it easier to help the user.
Adjustable height.
For children who cannot walk independently
Guides the child in a walking pattern
All types of head support, both standard and custom made, can be adapted to the NF-Walker.
Gentle transfer of the user
Less need for lifting assistance from helpers
Simplifies transfer of the user on uneven surface
Helps the assistant to gently transfer the user
Fits all kinds of lifting systems
Prevents injury on helpers because of heavy loads
Easy to use
Prevent overstretch of knee joint
Simplifies transfer in and out of the
NF-Walker
Easy to use wherever you are
Allows for natural hand position
Stabilizes the upper body
Increases the feeling of security
Increases independence and feeling of freedom
Stimulates hand and arm function
Stimulates cognitive function
Allows for better social interaction with other children
Increases stability of upper body
Fixed hand positioning for better stability
Increases the feeling of security
For games and toys
Allows for social interaction with other kids
Supports hands/forearm for better stability
Increases the feeling of security
Provides extra padding for the chest
Provides extra padding for the chest
Positioning of head
Here you find the NF-Walker measurement form.
We are more than happy to send you a user manual on request. Contact us here and we will send you what you need.
To make it easier for you, we have gathered the most frequently asked questions about the NF-Walker.