I'm a patient looking at getting a gait belt but my question is would it hurt me when I get help transferring using this?
354218
I use this belt with my sister and she said it doesn't hurt. Believe me, she would complain if it did. She is about 5'1" and weighs about 190 lbs. She has very little balance and we have to support her with the belt. As a caregiver, this belt is a wonderful tool and much better than the plain gait belt.
354219
any hospital or rehab facility will have therapists or cnas with gait belts provided by the facility. Any gait belt can hurt you if the transfer is not done properly. This gait belt I prefer because it braces most of my patient's backs. Unless you are really tiny- this actually feels pretty good according to my patients. The hand holds being on the outside and at several locations make it easy for me to grab a secure hold in any position. Hope this helps you.
354220
We bought this for my 94 year old father. It helped us immensely when he would fall. We used 2 people lifting from back and side straps and we were able to quickly stand him with ease. When the belt is properly adjusted it doesn't slip or slide and evenly distributes the pressure of the lift. I highly recommend it
354221
a gait belt is a good tool for helping someone get up. but this posey belt has a cheap plastic buckle which opens at the worst time !! so get a solid metal buckle if they have one. I unfortunately got the plastic???? and can't use it like we should.
354222
Absolutely no... it's great for gait and transferring. Don't use directly on the skin.
2228365
I wouldn't. This belt can ve very painful if used incorrectly. Try contacting the manufacturer.
1029486
I recall in the hospital they sort of turned it inside out, got it on my foot the correct way and then sort of rolled it up my leg. At home here my husband had to work at it. It is not an easy thing to do. I had to wear large (that is what they gave me in the hospital) so maybe you need a large instead of medium. In any case you basically have to tug and pull as they are very tight. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1073806
Not necessarily But it shouldn't hurt unless it's too difficult for you to move or lift
2079090
weight transfer to hips is quite good, at least my hips ached after 2 hours walk with my 9kg daughter :) but you really need to adjust all straps properly, otherwise all the weight will go on your shoulders
489186
Yes girl, i can see where it's working on mine.. U have to stick to it and be consistent for better results! It's super cheap so make your purchase! U won't regret! I got my boyfriend one and he started this past Monday wearing on his morning jobs and told me he can see where the belt is gonna work! Good luck!
473444
I haven't done that. Though I have bent over to tie my shoe. I think if you're routine is just stretching theyd be fine. If you're into the more traditional hardcore combat yoga maybe not so much.
1132937
Definitely! It will restrict your movement somewhat but it is not stiff. My son wrestles with his in high school.
1657015
It actually might not work for you because the stepping combination, along with the treadle action does have an alternating upward step motion. This may actually be more irritating for your back, since it alternates stepping up. I am a therapist, but check with either your PT or your MD who did your surgery.
2244773
I never used it for that but I don't see where that would be a problem. When I no longer needed it, I gave it to someone else with a bad knee.
1938992
No, and its very heavy. The belt area is pretty long. If your not very tall you may want to go with a shorter belt area and it will obviously be lighter and easier to move.
352320
That helps a lot. Wanted to get this for my father (stroke victim) as physical therapy, but the tension may be too tight.
1000603
I will not use the belt clip. Because of the size of the thing, when you sit, the pedometer jabs me at the waist. I have a bit of a gut, but I think this wouldn't be comfortable for a slim person. Even if getting jabbed with it when sitting wasn't an issue, I think just getting up and down or bending over may cause the clip to slip/move. I keep mine in my pocket, attached to a pedometer leash. However, with it being so inaccurate in counting steps and freezing up -- I hardly care if I lose it now. I'm much happier with my Fitbit. I'm not easy to please, but I wouldn't recommend this product. Too frustrating.Sticker on pedometer says "Made in China." I will not use the belt clip. Because of the size of the thing, when you sit, the pedometer jabs me at the waist. I have a bit of a gut, but I think this wouldn't be comfortable for a slim person. Even if getting jabbed with it when sitting wasn't an issue, I think just getting up and down or bending over may cause the clip to slip/move. I keep mine in my pocket, attached to a pedometer leash. However, with it being so inaccurate in counting steps and freezing up -- I hardly care if I lose it now. I'm much happier with my Fitbit. I'm not easy to please, but I wouldn't recommend... » Read More I will not use the belt clip. Because of the size of the thing, when you sit, the pedometer jabs me at the waist. I have a bit of a gut, but I think this wouldn't be comfortable for a slim person. Even if getting jabbed with it when sitting wasn't an issue, I think just getting up and down or bending over may cause the clip to slip/move. I keep mine in my pocket, attached to a pedometer leash. However, with it being so inaccurate in counting steps and freezing up -- I hardly care if I lose it now. I'm much happier with my Fitbit. I'm not easy to please, but I wouldn't recommend this product. Too frustrating.Sticker on pedometer says "Made in China." « Show Less
2210881
yes,you'd be able to walk its just awkward and I've found it slighty strains my knee.I wasnt overly pleased with this purchase.It actually was too soft,I think,and I had to purchase a hard splint.Also,the velcro was becoming loose after just a short time of use!
262593
Not super easy. No. The anchor hooks take forever until you get used to it. If you choose to just use the seatbelt, it is very easy. I bought mine for the safety, not the convenience. Usually you have to give and take. All in all, I think it was a great decision to buy this one. Like I said, not very easy to transfer from one vehicle to another, but very safe and secure.
184947
didn't work out well for us..wife couldn't assist..couldn't get the sliding seat far enough under the butt at the chair or seat end to do any good..better bet is the "ultra slick" 37" transfer board with a slippy pillow case under butt..better option yet is if she can assist enough with legs is to use a gait belt & do stand & pivot transfers or swing pivot transfers keeping the chair as close as possible to car seat..hope that helps
1420943
not sure, i would not want to steer you wrong. i have joint problems and gives me no problem. don't think you would find anything less difficult to use.