Practical handling
Positioning
Fit SupportBelt around the user's waist or hips. Click the buckle
closed. To tighten SupportBelt: Grasp the end of the strap closest
to the male part of the buckle and the functional handles on
SupportBelt itself – pull down on the strap while holding back
on SupportBelt.
Use
The carer now has a firm grip on the user and can assist/support
the user's movements (Illustration 1).
SupportBelt tightens up around the user.
The carer should make sure that SupportBelt is secure but that
it does not irritate the user.
SupportBelt should be retightened once the user has completed
the move from the seated to standing position.
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