Cindy is discussing several adaptive equipment options for use in the bedroom after hip replacement surgery. Be sure to consult with your physical or occupational therapist on the hip precautions that apply to you in order to maintain those when getting in and out of the bed. Please take note of the height of your bed. This can often be an area of concern if you are not able to touch the floor with your non surgical leg while sitting safely on the edge of the bed. Having to slide off the edge of the bed before one foot touches the floor poses a fall risk. When getting into the bed, if your arms are not strong enough to assist in scooting your buttock safely back onto the bed before laying down can increase fall risk as well. Often times, individuals may have difficulty sitting up or laying down from the side of the bed, needing an additional hand hold to assist. If an individual needs assistance with their legs in/out of the bed, they may be able to be instructed to assist themself with a piece of adaptive equipment. Several equipment options to improve safety and function being reviewed include: step stool, bed rail and leg lifter. See video in this series: Getting in/out of a Bed for demonstration of use of these pieces of adaptive equipment.
BalanceFrom Adjustable Workout Aerobic Stepper https://amzn.to/335xSn1
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Additional Step Stool Option Step2Bed see video link https://youtu.be/MSkdHPJ3_es for demonstration
Step2Bed https://amzn.to/2FqOBGw
We recommend available space for:
33in (L) x 19in (D)
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Medline Bed Assist Bar with Storage Pocket https://amzn.to/2XDih9B
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Freedom Grip Plus Bed rail by MTS https://amzn.to/2IDqJl1
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Vive PROFlex Strap (2-in-1 leg lifter/exercise strap) https://amzn.to/2zMcSFQ
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Leg Lifter Strap by Vive https://amzn.to/2rnKlhR
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