54 inch Gait Belt with Quick Release Buckle for Caregivers and Therapists

The Gait Belt with Metal Buckle features a standard design with loops and teeth, while the Gait Belt with Quick-release Buckle offers a convenient plastic buckle that snaps in place. These gait belts are typically made of canvas, nylon, or soft sponge and are a few inches wide. They are used to assist patients in sitting, standing, walking, and transferring from bed to wheelchair and vice versa.

A gait belt is a safety device that caregivers use to help prevent patients from falling. By securing the belt around the patient's waist and holding onto it while moving together, the risk of accidents is reduced. Some benefits of therapeutic bed mattresses include providing patient transfer assistance, preventing accidents, and protecting caregivers from back injuries.

Gait belts are commonly used when moving patients into or out of wheelchairs, assisting seniors at home or in facilities, and helping patients get in and out of bed or chairs. To use a gait belt, caregivers should first help the patient into a sitting position, put on the belt, and then stand facing them with a straight back and bent knees. When walking with a patient using a gait belt, caregivers should stand behind and to the side, gripping the loop on the back of the belt with an underhanded grip.

The Gait Belt with Metal Buckle is designed with durability in mind, featuring a metal buckle with loops and teeth. On the other hand, the Gait Belt with Quick-release Buckle offers a plastic buckle that is easy to snap in place. Both belts are adjustable up to 60 inches in length and 2 inches in width, with a weight capacity of 350 pounds. They can be easily machine washed and hung to dry, coming in sizes of 54, 60, and 72 inches. Additionally, these gait belts come with a 1-year warranty covered by Cow&Cow Care.

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