ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
The Leg Lifter is a self-help product designed to help people lift their leg onto or off a bed. This product can also be used as a manual handling aid to raise a patient’s thighs when fitting the leg sections of a hoist sling.
The main features of this product are:
- For one foot
- Plastic insert to keep the Leg Lifter straight, so the open loop can easily be placed over the foot
- Various hand loop options, allowing the user to use body weight to help lift the foot
- Available in standard blue webbing material or wipeable vinyl material to help reduce cross-infection risk
WHO SHOULD USE THIS PRODUCT?
This Leg Lifter is suitable for people who want to lift their own leg onto a bed or into a car.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT
When sitting on the side of the bed, place the open foot loop over the foot. Lean forward and hold the lowest hand loop possible to achieve a comfortable lift. Holding your arm straight, lean back so your body weight lifts the foot off the floor. Some people may use their wrist or forearm if they have difficulty holding the webbing with their fingers. These instructions may vary to suit the individual capabilities of the person.
By crossing one foot over the other, the foot loop can be placed on the lower foot so both feet are lifted at the same time. However, if it is always necessary to lift both feet together, the Leg Lifter for Two Feet is more comfortable and easier to use.
When using the Leg Lifter for fitting a sling, first the sling is placed behind the patient. A carer places the Leg Lifter over the patient’s foot. Using the hand loops, the carer raises the thigh while the other carer slides the sling leg section underneath. Repeat for the opposite leg, and once both leg sections are in place, continue fitting the sling webbing to the hoist as usual.
PRODUCT MATERIALS
Webbing/wipeable material, plastic.
ALTERNATIVE OR RELATED PRODUCTS
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Leg Lifter |
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Leg Lifter for Two Feet |
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Leg Lifter – Bariatric/Oedema |
