Product Manual
When short shoulder straps and long leg straps are selected the Universal Sling enables the client
to be positioned in an upright seated position (close to 90 degrees with a well fitted/sized sling)
The Universal Sling is designed with lateral straps in the hip area. These straps differentiate the
Waverley Glen Universal Sling from other “Horseshoe style” slings. The lateral straps serve two
purposes:
o The lateral straps help redistribute load from the inside of the thigh (typical of most
Universal designs) , to the outside of the thigh thus increasing comfort
o The client’s hips can be pulled into external rotation by leg straps, leading to discomfort
and a risk of injury. The addition of lateral straps helps return the hips to a neutral
position increasing comfort and decreasing the risk of injury.
Lateral support is afforded by the wide sling body
If head support is required it is sewn on as an additional piece, allowing independent head
control and support.
Weight Capacity
The Universal Sling is rated to 1000lbs Safe Working Load in mesh, quilted and polyester fabrics and 440lbs in
Slipfit and Spacer fabrics.
Available Options
Fabrics: Universal Slings are available in a variety of sling fabrics. Sling fabric is chosen based on comfort and skin
integrity.
Nylon Mesh
Quilted: The leg bands are quilted. The sling body is mesh.
Padded
Polyester
Slip Fit: nylon rip-stop (parachute style)
Poly/slip: a combination of Polyester and Slip Fit
Spacer Fabric: a three dimensional fabric with an internal air gap
Client Specific (disposable)
Head Support: Universal Slings are available with or without head support.
Clinical Applications
Appropriate for a client who:
Requires head support (optional head support is available)
Requires lateral support
Needs or wants to sit at 90
o
hip flexion (Chair Position)
Has intact lower limbs or who has unilateral below the knee amputation
A different sling design will better meet the needs of a client who:
Has unilateral above-knee amputation