09/08/2026
Walking is more than just putting one foot in front of the other.
At NextStep Whakatāne, we are using the Rifton TRAM to help create a safe, supported environment for members working on functional walking.
The support allows us to focus on the things that actually matter — weight shift, stepping, posture, control, and gradually building confidence through the movement.
For some people, walking practice without the right support simply isn’t realistic yet. The TRAM gives us a way to meet someone at their current ability and progressively increase what they can do.
The goal isn’t to make walking look perfect.
It’s to build capacity, confidence, and as much independence as possible over time.
That’s what good rehab-informed training should look like: assess where someone is, provide the right level of support, and progress from there.
