United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Arizona is one of the first organizations in the U.S. to incorporate an innovative walking device called the Levity in its practice.

Unlike a typical walker or wheelchair, the Levity uses a new advanced body weight support gait and balance system tailored for children with walking disabilities who lack strength, good balance and/or endurance.

A Canadian company, Ora Medical, developed the Levity. Its CEO, Sarah Lambert, has a background in physical therapy and mechanical engineering, which helped her create a solution that provides both vertical and dynamic support to children between the ages of three and 12.

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“Sarah saw a gap in mobility care for children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders and finding a solution became her passion project,” said Valerie Pieraccini, vice president operations & innovation at UCP of Central Arizona. “The Levity system combined with other therapeutic tools, like our innovative ZeroG system, are giving Arizona children the gold standard in therapy interventions.”

The Levity gait and balance device empowers physical therapists to concentrate on manual therapy and explore a variety of new exercises. The revolutionary design also ensures patients can freely use their hands and arms, encouraging engagement in activities during rehabilitation.