Best Parallel Bars
Our parallel bars give patients a stable rail on each side for supported standing and walking practice, from adjustable manual units to electric models built for clinics, nursing homes and home rehab.
Fixed Parallel Bars for Walking Therapy and Balance Training
Choosing the Right Parallel Bars for Your Facility
The right set comes down to three things: how many patients will use it, how often you need to reset the width and height, and how much floor space you have. Most facilities land on one of three types below. All support balance training and walking practice, and all come with NDIS quote support and bulk ordering for multi-unit facility orders.
Height & Width Adjustable Parallel Bars
Manually adjustable bars are the standard choice for most nursing homes and community health rooms. One set covers a full caseload of different patient heights, and the setting holds firmly once locked in, which suits a facility that doesn't reconfigure often between sessions.
Electric (Motorised) Parallel Bars
Electric parallel bars (EPB) adjust height at the push of a button instead of a manual lever. They suit high-turnover clinics and hospital gyms where staff reset the bars between patients all day, cutting the manual handling that repeated manual adjustment adds to a busy shift.
Folding & Space-Saving Parallel Bars
Folding models fold down or narrow their footprint for home rehab rooms, small allied health clinics, or any facility with a tight floor plan. They still give a full-length, stable rail during use, just without the permanent floor space a fixed set needs.
Built for Rehabilitation, Not Gymnastics
A quick note if you landed here from a general search: this range is built for rehabilitation, not gymnastics or calisthenics training. You won't find gym-style parallettes or dip bars here. Every model on this page is sized, rated and adjusted for patient use: recovery support, balance training, and supervised walking practice between two firm rails. It pairs well with the rest of our physiotherapy exercise equipment and broader senior exercise equipment range for hospitals, nursing homes, OTs and home-based rehab providers. NDIS plan managers and procurement teams can request a formal quote for single units or bulk facility orders.
Parallel bars may not be right for every patient. Always read the instructions for use before purchase.
What width and height should parallel bars be for rehabilitation use?
Most rehab parallel bars adjust from around 55-70cm wide and 65-105cm high, so one set can suit different patient heights and both standing and walking practice. Adjustable models let staff reset this between patients without swapping equipment.
What's the difference between manual and electric parallel bars?
Manual bars adjust with a lever or pin and hold their setting well for a stable caseload. Electric (motorised) bars adjust at the push of a button, which saves staff time in clinics or wards that reconfigure the bars often through the day.
What weight capacity do parallel bars need for hospital or nursing home use?
Look for a minimum 150kg capacity as standard, with bariatric-rated options available for facilities that need higher support. Check the weight rating against your typical patient load before ordering. For more on equipping care facilities, see our guide on patient care equipment in hospitals and nursing homes.
Can the same parallel bars work for home rehab and facility use?
Yes. A folding or space-saving model suits a home rehab room or a small community health space, while the same range's larger adjustable and electric models suit hospital gyms and nursing homes with higher patient turnover. If you're setting up a home rehab space more broadly, our guide to choosing the right walking frame covers the equipment that pairs with parallel bar practice.