Patient lifts are one of the safest ways to transfer a patient. They have the safety and stability to get someone from room to room or from one piece of equipment to another. 

The BestStand SA182 400lb Powered Stand Assist is especially designed for people who have difficulty in standing up on their own from a seated position. The BestStand is intended for use with patients who are able to actively participate in the raising motion. When standing, they can be moved to a wheelchair or to a toilet; this gives them standing practice in connection with the transfer.

Standing and transfer aids are designed to reduce the stress various parts of your body experience. One example would be when you rise from a horizontal position. As soon as you stand up, your center of gravity shifts, which means your feet are now carrying the entire weight of your body. This is not an ideal scenario if you have broken bones or torn tissues that need time to heal. That’s when transfer aids come in handy.

They are especially useful for patients who:

• Have undergone a major surgery such as hip replacement
• Are recovering from broken bones or torn ligaments
• Suffer from joint pain or muscle weakness
• Have lower-body paralysis

Yes. Keep in mind that minimal upper body strength is required for the patient to lift themselves up by using the grab bar. There will be a brief moment when the patient will be on his/her feet in an upright position, holding on to the grab bar. If you can’t physically accomplish this or if this is against your doctor’s recommendations, then you need equipment for no-weight-bearing transfers.