Gait rehabilitation apparatus having lateral entry mechanism and lateral entry method using the same

A lateral entry method using a gait rehabilitation apparatus including a first frame having a bottom surface which is movable at predetermined speed, a second frame extending upwards from a tip of the first frame, a load support unit which is mounted to an upper end of the second frame and is rotatable about a rotation axis thereof, a connection string, one end of which is connected to the load support unit, and the other end of which is connected to an upper body of a rehabilitant, a safety bar which is connected to the second frame and is rotatable so as to be tilted upwards, and a gait assistance link member which is connected to the second frame and has a structure able to be tilted upwards, the gait assistance link member being connected to each leg of the rehabilitant which enters onto the first frame to assist rehabilitation training of the rehabilitant through mechanical movement of the gait assistance link member, the lateral entry method comprising:

• connecting the upper body of the rehabilitant, which is placed at a side of the first frame, to the connection string;
• and
• seating the rehabilitant on the first frame by rotating the load support unit.