Bedroom 2

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.

• 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 person has back/shoulder/neck injuries.
• Never attempt to lift both legs at once.
• Usually takes two hands.
• The person needs to be able to sit safely on the bed.