Trapeze Bars for Bed Ridden Patients-part 1

There are many individuals who are bed ridden or have paralysis of the lower limbs. Some of these individuals have had failed back surgery; others may have had a stroke or spinal trauma. Laying in bed all day and not being able to move is difficult both for the individual and the caregiver.

Eventually laying on the bed leads to development of pressure sores, ulcers and blood clots. One of the ways these individuals can be helped up or out of bed is with the use of a trapeze bar. The trapeze Bar can be attached to the bed and provides a means by which the individual can raise themselves in bed or change the position. In addition, the trapeze bar is very useful when one wants to transfer to a wheel chair or sit on the commode next to the bed.

The trapeze bar does provide some sense of independence.
In the past, the majority of trapeze bars came with awkward heavy steel bars which were not portable and quite difficult to use. Today, trapeze bars are made of light weight stainless steel, are easy to maintain and some are even portable.

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