A physical therapy and physical assist apparatus and system includes a vertical support pole with mount for ceiling and floor. A shaft in combination with the pole is used to adjust the height of the pole to fit the distance between ceiling and floor and mount the apparatus. At least one handle is attached to the vertical pole and via a rotating head and brake assembly. The brake assembly includes a brake pad for adjustment of resistance on a walk-around arrangement thereof. The handle includes a 25 degree kick out in the walk-around arrangement of the apparatus.