Patient lifts and other  safe patient handling  equipment (e.g., mobility and transfer aids) are now required at many healthcare facilities. Some states have laws in place that require the presence and use of safe patient handling equipment in acute care settings. The reason arises from research that shows repetitive manual lifting results in cumulative trauma to the spine of nurses and other patient caregivers. Physical therapists weigh any factors into their selection of a

The ResQUp…Fall Recovery Device and More! When the ResQUp was first developed, it was to aid a fallen person back to a seated position. While having the ResQUp at the Physical Therapy clinic where I work, I have found other uses to help my patients with fall recovery. Endurance Training The more steps you are able to take in a 2 minutes time, the better your endurance level. The ResQUp can be a stable platform to work and improve your endurance. Place your right foot on the f