In 2023, our Monthly Giving Donors’ funds went towards the purchase of a PhysioGait Dynamic Unweighting System (pictured right). The equipment is an essential piece for the Rehabilitation department as it allows patients to safely mobilize without having to fully bear their own weight.
Natalie Bourque, manager of Yarmouth Regional Hospital Rehabilitation Services told us that “this equipment allows patients to work on their gait while having their weight supported. It decreases the risk of falls and creates a safe environment for both the patients and the staff member. Without this equipment, staff would be unable to safely mobilize patients who require a higher level of physical support.”