stance. The
other hand was placed at the ankle or foot to assist with
toe clearance during swing and heel-strike at initial
stance. A third trainer stabilized the pelvis in order to
maintain an upright trunk. The subjects were not permitted
to support themselves by holding on to the
treadmill side rails. Elastic side supports were attached
diagonally to the subject and to side bars for balance
when necessary but still allowed arm swing. Each subject
was encouraged to swing his or her arms reciprocally
with the lower extremities.