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Leg Lifter Manual

I want to lower/lift legs in/out of bed

Benefits

Rigid fabric covered pole with loops at both ends commonly used to lift or lower a leg to/from floor or bed, may be used in other situations. Lifter has one loop which is reinforced and fits over the instep. The other loop being held in the hand.

Things to Consider

Need upper limb strength sufficient to lift leg.
Need good trunk balance whilst legs being lifted.
Not able to lift one leg with other.
Consider stability of lower limb joints.
Avoid use if the user has back/shoulder/neck injuries.
Never attempt to lift both legs at once.
Usually takes two hands.
Service user able to sit safely on bed.

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