Manual Collapsible Lifts

Manual patient lifts are designed to be operated by hand and typically feature hydraulic assists, which help to ease the burden on the caregiver.Manual handling refers to any activity requiring the use of force by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, hold or restrain somethingKeep the load close to your waist for as long as possible while lifting. Keep the heaviest side of the load next to your body. If you can't get close to the load, try to slide it towards your body before you try to lift it. Adopt a stable positionOften times, manual material handling entails tasks such as lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and pivoting, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back and other skeletal systems which can often lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders.There are core lifts, there are supplemental lifts, and there are ancillary lifts. A strength program needs to incorporate all three types of lifts to achieve balance and athleticism.