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Lifting
Walking slings for gait training with either Ergolet Luna Ceiling
Hoist or Weight Relief System.
Note: The sling may NEVER be used to lift the user. The sling is
only for safety purposes.
A qualified instructor or carer must always be present during
gait training with the Weight Relief System.
The sling can be attached to the user while sitting in a chair
(Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
1.
Place the sling in the chair and tighten the belts around
the user, while making sure that the sling fits.
2.
Attach leg strap with buckle and place the spreader bar
straps on the spreader bar.
3.
Lift the user up until standing on both legs.
NB: The user must never be lifted by this sling while standing.
Above: Gait training on a treadmill in the
Walking sling (female version).
Above: A user in the Walking sling (male
version) attached on the Luna ceiling hoist.
Fig.1
Fig. 2
Ensure that sling loops are placed correctly on the
spreader bar hooks.
Ensure the patient sits/lies safely before taking off
the sling.
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