Is there a harness or does it take participation from the patient...do they have to hang on to it.
1281721
We found little risk of our mother falling out. The sling was balanced so she was leaning back slightly and it was a comfortable position for her (she didn't feel like she was going to fall out either). We could leave the seat in her chair and when we needed to move her just attach the hooks to the seat and lift her. Best purchase we ever made!
1281722
This lift is used along with a sling, which is listed as "Full Body Patient Lift Sling With Commode Cutout Option No/Large" offered by What A Deals. (There is no commode cutout). The patient doesn't have to participate or hang on to it. The sling has loops which are placed onto the lift. If the patient has fallen, he is turned on his side and rolled onto the sling and then lifted.
1882548
Yes they do! I have used my harness in case of an accidental fall in a number of situations. I haven't had any trouble ever with this harness. As a matter of fact the company I work for was so impressed with the construction of the harness they asked for Guardian Fall Protection's information.
381551
You slip the end of the harness around the bar of the highchair and through a loop at the end of the harness. (I hope I'm being clear, but it's slightly difficult to describe.)
1490939
I can only answer as the care giver, but it does seem to stay in place as long as the patient can sit down correctly. There are no "grippers" on the bottom, so it can slide on the vinyl of most wheelchair seats. He has propelled the chair with just his leg and doesn't have a problem. Through all of this learning to use a wheelchair, this has allowed him to sit in his chair for hours in a comfortable stage.
1286047
A harness is needed. This system is just your safety line and locking carabiner. I've used it many times this season already and love it!
985536
My husband doesn't, as he has an external catheter and night bag to stop him having to get up but I guess it could be. Depends on the reason for using it. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
2088641
If the collar is adjusted correctly you should be able to regain control. If you do have a problem keeping the collar on use an over the shoulders harness as a secondary safety on a separate leash.
1820984
There wasn't really a trick . i just read the directions. However I must warn you to be careful operating when fully extended. Very hard to manage fully extended without straining the shoulder. I had the harness to relieve some of the tension, what a piece of crap.
318282
There is a small strap with a hook on it and you hook it to there collar or harness. I like using a harness better it restricts there movement a little more
673025
The first couple of times I used it my husband stood by since it was a new experience. But I don't think you would need any help. We were very cautious at first, just going down from horizontal to vertical in small increments. We only stay on it for 5 minutes, too. And come up slowly so we don't get light headed. I think it has really helped my situation.
1621019
I had to send mine back via Amazon. My poor girl continued to loose her balance and the harness was a terrible fit for her. (Both of them )I called the company and they were no help at all :-(
941828
I have no idea why someone thought you have to step into it. You simply wrap it around your waist and velcro it. You then grab hold of additional velcro tabs and pull them toward your middle until you have achieved the level of support you want. I would not wear it fully supported all day as you need your own muscles to do much of the work to strengthen. I put mine on without "support tightness". I then tighten the two additional velcro tabs to give lots of support WHEN I NEED IT. When I'm not doing something strenuous, I loosen the two tabs and let my body do the work. It's always there and ready to tighten when I need it.
1283158
It is difficult. Those slider mechanisms (plastic things holding the straps parallel) are the way to do it. Like tightening or loosening a dog's collar or think about the slider on your bra strap that makes it tighter or looser. Same idea, but I bet the elastic stiff harness straps are a bit harder to deal with. I got one for my boyfriend as a gift. He's 5'2" tall & it was too big even at it's smallest setting & I had to return it.
941829
You don't need to step into this product. There is a simple velcro fastener. The additional straps are to tighten the brace. I have found the brace to be comfortable, but a little warm after a few hours. However, it is cooler than other braces I have worn.
454385
There are two adjustable straps. One behin the chair and one underneath. They keep the chair in place.
1592593
The Buddy system goes around your waist. The other end can attach to a collar or body harness.
1339350
I can only guess. How it works would kind of depend on how heavy the mattress is and how much pull the person is exerting on the bed assist. My intended use of this device changed from assist into bed to assist out of bed with something to hang onto while standing and transferring into wheelchair. Watching user stand it became evident another device was needed to get into bed and so I purchased a hand "ladder" from Amazon that is made of nylon webbing with 3 handles for the "steps". This goes across the bed and attaches either to the bed frame or, in my instance, I attached it to the bed assist you are asking about and both are working wonderfully. I hope this answers your question. I can only guess. How it works would kind of depend on how heavy the mattress is and how much pull the person is exerting on the bed assist. My intended use of this device changed from assist into bed to assist out of bed with something to hang onto while standing and transferring into wheelchair. Watching user stand it became evident another device was needed to get into bed and so I purchased a hand "ladder" from Amazon that is made of nylon webbing with 3 handles for the "steps". This goes across the bed and attaches either to the bed frame or, in my instance, I... » Read More I can only guess. How it works would kind of depend on how heavy the mattress is and how much pull the person is exerting on the bed assist. My intended use of this device changed from assist into bed to assist out of bed with something to hang onto while standing and transferring into wheelchair. Watching user stand it became evident another device was needed to get into bed and so I purchased a hand "ladder" from Amazon that is made of nylon webbing with 3 handles for the "steps". This goes across the bed and attaches either to the bed frame or, in my instance, I attached it to the bed assist you are asking about and both are working wonderfully. I hope this answers your question. « Show Less