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STANDING AND WALKING SLINGS

Description

Safe Patient Handling Experts have recognized the potential of ceiling and floor-based lifts in rehabilitation.

Potential areas of application are activation, promotion of weight bearing and proprioception, and gait training.

Walking Sling: The Walking Sling is designed to upper body support and freedom of movement to

individuals performing exercises in a rehabilitation setting.

Deluxe Walking Sling: In addition to the features offered in the Walking Sling, the Deluxe Walking Sling offers

further adjustment to the torso and is easier to apply.

Standing Sling: The Standing Sling provides a natural sit-to-stand pattern. This sling encourages pivot

transfers, ambulation and toileting.

The Standing Sling provides its support through the chest harness. The leg straps are

designed to keep the chest harness in position (i.e., prevent the chest harness from

rising up on the client’s body) and are not designed to support the client’s weight or

maintain the client in a standing position.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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STANDING AND WALKING SLINGS Description Safe Patient Handling Experts have recognized the potential of ceiling and floor-based lifts in rehabilitation. Potential areas of application are activation, promotion of weight bearing and proprioception, and gait training. Walking Sling: The Walking Sling is designed to upper body support and freedom of movement to individuals performing exercises in a rehabilitation setting.
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Rehab Walking Sling: The Rehab Walking Sling was designed in conjunction with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston. The Rehab Walking Sling provides an adjustable, contoured, non-slip chest harness in a variety of sizes. The leg straps are removable, adjustable and available in a variety of lengths. The Rehab Walking sling can be customized for a perfect fit. Weight Capacity The Walking and Standing Slings vary in their rated Safe Working Loads: Walking Sling = 600lbs. (272 kg.
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     Is non-weight bearing Lacks the endurance required to complete the task Has impaired cognition Is uncooperative Is assessed by a trained professional to be unsafe in a standing/walking sling Sling Sizing Guidelines: Walking Sling: The Walking Sling is available in a single, universal sized sling with limited adjustability Deluxe Walking Sling: The Deluxe Walking Sling is available in a single, universal sized sling with limited adjustability Standing Sling: Sizing is based on torso length and ch
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Deluxe Walking AND Rehab Walking Sling Instructions 1. With the individual seated in the wheelchair or chair, position the back support of the sling on the patient’s back. The back support of the sling should be placed under the arms of the patient. Loop the chest straps through the two D-rings and secure using the Velcro strips located on the chest straps. 2. The leg strap should be fitted by slipping the sheep skin padded portion around the patient’s thigh.
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device) which is used to assist in lifting to an upright position, as well as for support. Once sufficient height is attained, the patient can proceed with walking exercises. Walking and Standing Slings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Take hold of the sling at base of back section ensuring that the quilted side will fit against the person’s body. The handle loops at the back will then be visible when the sling is fitted.