This tool has found a niche in healthcare. It has been used in industry for many years to move heavy objects. A caregiver suffering from back pain moving his invalid wife introduced the idea of using the same
Body mechanics are good but they are not the root of the problem. The problem is conventional manual techniques rely on the caregiver to exceed the safe lifting limits for the body. So while the body mechanics may be good
You cannot have freedom, if you cannot move. People with mobility issues all to often loose their freedom. Caregivers are either incapable or afraid of helping the handicapped person move. The result is a type of imprisonment wherever they are