Home-Based, Elastic Band Facilitated High-Intensity Gait Training in an Individual with Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report
Beth Sasso-Lance, Owner and Founder of Coastal Movement & Wellness, saw a local need for high quality and specialized neurologic physical therapy after moving to the North Carolina coast with her husband and young boys. Coastal Movement & Wellness is a mobile Physical Therapy and Wellness practice providing innovative and evidence-based interventions to a wide variety of clients with neurological disorders including SCI, Parkinson’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.
Beth spent the majority of her career specializing in spinal cord injury and working at The Shepherd Center, in Atlanta, GA. While at Shepherd, she helped to develop the Activity Based Therapy Program where she helped patients to maximize their recovery potential by applying principles of neuroplasticity and using a wide range of technology and creativity. She has been a guest lecturer at various Physical Therapy programs on topics including neurologic gait, robotic exoskeletons, and neuroplasticity. She also has a special interest in health, wellness, and exercise and fitness after spinal cord injury and has published and performed research in this area as well.
Beth is board certified in neurologic physical therapy, a PWR!Moves® Certified Therapist, and a Pilates Instructor. She enjoys combining these skills and knowledge of neurology along with her love for exercise, movement, and aquatics to help others maximize their function and lead active and healthy lives so they can move better to feel better!
Jordan, a helicopter crash survivor, suffered spinal fractures and nerve damage, leading to muscle control and coordination issues. When the pandemic closed her clinic, NewGait stepped in, enabling her to continue rehab at home with virtual support. The device improved her stability, reduced unnecessary movements, and enhanced her posture and walking mechanics. Jordan’s progress has been remarkable, doubling her walking distance and regaining muscle strength, with NewGait playing a key role in her recovery.
Emily DeVooght fractured her T12 vertebra after a 12-foot fall onto concrete and was told she might never walk again. However, with the help of physical therapist Kim Spranger and the SpeedMaker device, Emily defied the odds. Initially skeptical, Emily found that the device stabilized her hips and pelvis, improved her gait, and helped her regain arm movement, enabling her to walk confidently. Originally designed for runners, the SpeedMaker proved transformative in Emily’s recovery, taking her from unsteadiness to running again. Emily credits the device for restoring her confidence and believes she will one day walk without it.
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