| Gait Belts |
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Gait Belts provide a secure and safe hand hold for caregivers and therapists when transferring patients.
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Are you struggling when transferring someone, grabbing at their clothes or pulling on their arms?
Gait Belts have proven to be helpful to use in the transfer of patients or to gain a secure hold on Alzheimer's patients that are prone to falls. A Gait Belt also provides a secure way to steady or guide patients when transferring or walking.
These Gait Belts are 2" wide and are constructed of heavy duty cotton webbing. The Gait Belt is secured in place around the waist of the patient with a locking "teeth" mechanism. It is left in place as it is inconspicuous and unobtrusive, but it is there for use when needed.
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Gait Belts provide secure additional hand holds for caregivers to transfer patients or loved ones. A smarter solution than grabbing onto flimsy belt loops that can snap at anytime.
Whether used in a home or professional setting, Gait Belts provide the extra leverage a caregiver needs.
Available styles:
| Striped 54" - Adult | Navy Blue 54" - Adult | Rainbow 40" - Pediatric |
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| DL2340 | DL2341 | DL2342 |
| Special Notes | Please talk to your physician or occupational therapist to learn the best way to use a gait belt for the health of your charge and for yourself. |
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| Product Weight | 0.35 lb |
| Batteries/Electric | No |
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| Item Number | DL2340 |
| Made In | USA |
"Must agree with the other comments. This is not a good photo to demonstrate a transfer because the caregiver appears to be using her back and also the hands on the shoulders can go to the neck and easily injure the caregiver.!!!" A.A., Mill Valley, CA
"Transfers also depend on the condition of the patient. My mother had her cast removed from her arm and her ribs will break like match-sticks. She's 83 but very strong with her good arm and an around the neck holding method with a gait belt under her arms as a last resort security measure is the only way she can be put into her chair to/from her bed." L.N., Miami, FL
"Never, Never let a patient grab around your neck when you are helping them up!!!!!!!!" S.S., Cheyenne, WY
DL Response: Thanks for the tip! The angle on the image is poor. The person being transferred actually has her hands on her assistant's shoulders. We agree - never around the neck!
"Very poor body mechanics being used here! The lifter should maintain a straight back and lift with her legs not her back or she will end up the transferee!" P.F., McKinney, TX
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