The all new LIFTnWALK™ provides assistance in lifting a person from a sitting to standing position and allows a supported and braced walking. This unique and patent pending design fills the gap between conventional gait walkers and transporter hoist devices designed for confined area lifting and moving. The LIFTnWALK™ allows either the user or caregiver to activate the lift mechanism achieving a new level of independence for users. A "no-lift" policy does not mean a "no walking rehab" policy when a LIFTnWALK™ is used,
The LIFTnWALK™ is designed to assist anyone rise and lower from sitting to walking to sitting. The LIFTnWALK™ will pass through any wheel chair access door, allowing it to be used almost anywhere. A height adjustment allows a complete range of possibilites depending on facility doors and user height.
No electric! The LIFTnWALK™ operates with a patent pending mechanism powered by compressed gas. The LIFTnWALK™ can use readily accessible oxygen cylinders found in all health care facilities or readily available CO2 cylinders used in beverage machines and paint ball guns. Because of the unique design, the LIFTnWALK™ is light weight enough to be used without caregiver assistance. The consumption of the compressed gas is minimal, making the LIFTnWALK™ highly cost efficient to own. There is absolutely no electrical or battery power needed. The LIFTnWALK™ has only a few, high quality moving parts, making it virtually maintenance free.
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The all new LIFTnWALK™ 500 is our new model developed as a light weight all purpose gait walker. The unique design allows the back legs to slide under a bed and pick up from a sitting position on a bed as well as a wheel chair or just about any chair. Optional add-on bracket allows the user to roll oxygen bottle when walking. Sized to be compatible with any ADA environment. Click on LIFTnWALK™ 500 button for more information. |
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Click on LIFTnWALK™ 600 button for more information. |
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Our complete harness line is designed for easy pickup for those needing assistance or partial weight bearing for heavy duty rehabilitation. Click on harness button for more information. |
LIFTnWALK 500
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The LIFTnWALK™ 600 is our heavy
duty construction gait walker designed for the bariatric
patient. The model 600
will hover over about any chair for easy pickup
as the open front design allows maintenance of daily
activities. This bariatric unit will provide
over 900 pounds of lift assistance.
To use, a variety of harness vests can be used and are easily secured much like a jacket or ski belt based upon desired activity. With the simple push of a control, the mechanism slowly lifts the subject to a supported standing position. Once erect, the subject is free to walk anywhere a wheel chair can go. With this type of support, falls are almost totally eliminated. The lightweight chassis of the LIFTnWALK™ allows the walker to negotiate about any surface, even curbs, as the LIFTnWALK™ is lifted slightly on each side to clear the wheels. Brakes allow complete control even on downhill surfaces.
Now, rehabilitation patients and elderly persons have the freedom to rise and walk, use the bathroom and attend to themselves without fear of physically damaging falls. The LIFTnWALK™ solves rehabilitation concerns.
- Safety-Not only does the LIFTnWALK™ provide total falling safety, the LIFTnWALK™ provides patient confidence to direct more attention to the walking technique rather than being worried about balance and stability. Confidence enhances independence and activity.
- Walking-The LIFTnWALK™ allows the patient to walk as normally as possible yet still be supported by the comfortable harness so that the user's gait can be improved in a normal use environment.
- Weightbearing-The LIFTnWALK™ harness allows either full or partial weight bearing. A partial weight bearing situation allows the user with reduced leg strength to benefit with gait development.
- Reduced medical facility costs-With the LIFTnWALK™, less supervision is required to assist patients from rooms to rehabilitation areas. With LIFTnWALK™, injury to employees lifting, handling and catching patients is all but eliminated. With the LIFTnWALK™, injury from falls is controlled reducing liability concerns.
Who should consider LIFTnWALK™?
- Hospital and rehabilitation centers to assist patients restoring strength and movement to legs. Using the LIFTnWALK™ can reduce supervision since the LIFTnWALK™ protects the walker from falls and allows supported resting. Protecting the user from falls not only reduces patient injury, but staff is not subject to on the job injuries as a result of lifting or lowering a patient or catching a falling patient with a gait belt. Rehabilitation facilities will find that a one-to-one patient-caregiver ratio is no longer necessary when the patient is walking.
- Nursing homes will find that the LIFTnWALK™ will allow new freedom for residents to care for themselves without costly labor or attending workers. With the LIFTnWALK™, residents can meet their own needs without fear of falls and taking pride in their independence. Protecting residents from falls provides facilities a better work force use and reduces already burdened labor costs.
- Individuals will find that LIFTnWALK™ gives them more freedom in their homes to maintain their lifestyle and independence.
- Medical equipment rental facilities will find the LIFTnWALK™ to be a valuable asset.
Insurance and Medicare plans often cover much of the cost of durable medical equipment either purchased or rented.
The LIFTnWALK™ provides the most freedom of action of any device available, yet is safe and protects the walker from falls.
Recovering from a stroke, rehabilitation from surgery, or just elderly assistance, the LIFTnWALK™ can help.
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