The sumo deadlift above would be the exercise i would recommend to caregivers to be prepared for situations that would require the possibility of getting someone off of the floor says dr.
Getting elderly off the floor belts.
I highly recommend this for anyone.
How to lift elderly off floor step by step.
Fallen person lifting devices and equipment our top choices resqup patient lift and mobility aid midnight the resqup is an ergonomically integrated system comprised of three progressive 4 inch horizontal levels 4 9 and 13 inches from floor level that fold into one.
My mother fell the other day and my dad was able to get her up off the floor by using the pull me up.
A single person can operate this lift themselves without the assistance of a caregiver and can therefore get themselves up off of the floor.
My mom is a heavy set women and my 9 year old daughter can get her up using the pull me up bar.
This is absolutely amazing.
My mom called me and thanked me profusely for getting her the pull me up bar.
The lift also allows for easy transfer into a wheelchair.
Following are some lifters for lifting elderly person off floor.
In other words do not attempt to life someone off the floor if you are not strong enough or flexible enough or safe enough to perform the task.
The wide stance and body mechanics of this.
Chris hardy do a former navy physician co author with marty gallagher of the book strong medicine dragondoor publications april 2015.