User with lift straps in place
The user uses narrow padded lift straps.
Users comments
Narrow lift straps are easy to put on and facilitate pulling down/up trousers and/or skirt. Helena uses a strap that holds her arms together to prevent them from sliding apart, see associated tip.
Purchased from
Invacare, invacare.com/ (last checked March 2020)
Paid for by
County Council
Helena’s husband places lift strap behins her back.
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