Overhead Track Systems: 5 Layouts for your Facility
Ceiling track systems, like Solo-Step, are increasingly becoming a normality in physical therapy locations, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and even in homes for those who can no longer move on their own. Caretakers are investing more in overhead track and harness systems than alternatives such as mobile lifts. There are many benefits of installing an overhead track system in your facility, such as:
- Reduce/eliminate liability risks associated with falls
- Provide a safer environment for patients and physical therapists
- Increase patient productivity with a 1:1 therapist-to-patient treatment ratio
- Ability to implement a balance program within your facility
- Ability to help a variety of patient types (amputees, geriatric patients, pediatric patients, orthopedic patients, etc.)
Solo-Step offers a variety of track sizes, curved or straight, allowing you to customize your track layout depending on your facility’s space. Solo-Step’s aluminum track system is made from airplane-grade extruded aluminum and can hold patients up to 500 pounds!
Straight Track Sections
Solo-Step’s straight track is the simplest track option for your facility. Protect your patients while they use your existing equipment.
- Can be placed over shuttle boards, treadmills, cones, parallel bars, stairs, and more!
- Recommended to install at least 20-30 feet to allow for functional gait testing
- Ability to move forward and backward during therapy
J or L-Shaped Track Sections
The J or L-Shaped Track Sections consist of a straight section of track along with a curved section to allow a change of direction during therapy.
- Place over more of your current equipment
- Easily move from one piece of equipment to the other
- Allows for change of direction, or turning during exercises
- Curved sections of track come in many different sizes:
- 4’,6’,8’, or 10’ curved sections
F or E-Shaped Track Sections
The F or E-Shaped Track Sections consist of a straight section of track along with two or more curved sections to allow a change of direction during therapy.
- Place over even more of your equipment to protect your patients better than ever!
- Easily move from one piece of equipment to the other
- Allows for change of direction, or turning during treatment
- Ability to help more patients at one time
- General rule: one person per single track section
Oval Track Sections
Our oval track systems consist of a combination of curved tracks and straight tracks. Placing the system above multiple different pieces of equipment allows you to easily switch tasks during physical therapy.
- Crossover sections can be added to make better use of your facilities space
- Easily move from one piece of equipment to the other
- Allows for change of direction, or turning, during exercises.
- Help more patients at one time!
Single-Point Fixation (SPF) Systems
Single-point systems consist of a single-point fixation attached to your ceiling, connected to a lanyard and a harness.
- Place over a single piece of equipment, such as shuttle boards, Virtualis balance systems, BOSU balls, trampolines, and more!
- Single point device, meaning patients will be in one spot during the exercise
- One patient will be on a single-point system at a time
- Placing in an open space allows your patients to safely practice on foam pads, wobble boards, and more
Solo-Step offers a variety of system shapes and sizes, meaning you can customize your facility to your specific needs. If you need any additional information or help with the design of your overhead track and harness system, contact one of our sales representatives today!