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Boss Slings
Attaching the sling
Attach the Bos Sling exactly as you would the
standard Encore sling. Tighten the waist belt so the
sling is held in place by itself and gives you two
free hands to position the support strap.
The support strap will be hanging down at the back
of the patient under the sling. Working from the
side and the front of the patient lean them forward
and position the strap down towards the patient's
coccyx between the buttocks and the chair. You
may need to swap sides if there is no access to the
back of the patient due to the chair being up against
the wall.
Kneeling in front of the patient grasp the left and
right ends of the strap which you have positioned
previously and slide the strap under the patient in
small stages. Sliding one side first and then
following with the other is the preferred method.
Before Lifting
Before lifting the patient the adjustment clip can be
opened and any slack taken up. Always check the
clip is closed before lifting.
The Bos Sling has been designed for use in conjunction with the normal Encore standing sling range. Its
purpose is to offer more support by pulling the patients buttocks inwards towards the hoist thrusting the hips
forwards into Extension. "Patients will hence be standing in a more upright position which is more favourable
for rehabilitation."
The sling can also be used on the Encore for walking practice with patients who have been correctly advised
by a physiotherapist and have progressed from using the recommended Encore walking sling in the initial
stages.
KKA5370-S KKA5370-M KKA5370-L KKA5370-XL
Support Strap
Retainer Tape
Adjustment Clip
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