TrackING PaTIeNT MoVeMeNT
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Tracking Patient Movement
Strap Angle
The SafeGait® 360 Actuator reacts to patient movement with a minimal applied force. During transfer
activities, the Strap maintains a constant tension as the patient moves up and down. As the patient
moves horizontally, the Actuator travels along the rail with them in a neutral overhead position or slightly
behind. A high ceiling height can result in the Actuator tracking slightly behind the patient instead of
directly overhead.
Strap Angle
Lateral Patient Movement
The following table represents the maximum recommended distance (perpendicular to the rail), a patient
should be positioned during any and all tasks performed while in the system, from the centerline on the
floor for various rail installation heights.
Patient Movement Table
rail Height (ft.)
distance (in.)
rail Height (m)
distance (m)
lateral (max.)
9’
20”
2.75
0.50
10’
22”
3.00
0.55
11’
24”
3.25
0.59
12’
26”
3.50
0.64
13’
28”
3.75
0.68
14’
31”
4.00
0.73
15’
33”
4.25
0.77
4.50
0.82
caUTIoN:
Positioning the patient outside of the area defined in the Patient Movement
Table can result in premature wear on the strap, increasing the likelihood of injury.
Actuator
Ceiling-Mounted Rail
set at 15-ft. (maximum)
Strap
In this illustration, we show the
SafeGait 360® Actuator at the
maximum installation height of 15 feet.
At this height, the Strap angle between
the patient and Actuator is
exaggerated. This is not generally
perceptible to the patient, nor does it
negatively impact the performance of
the System. More common rail height
installations range between 9’-12’ and
have a more neutral Strap angle.
Common
tracking
position
Exaggerated
angle
