What is the difference between a gait belt and a transfer belt?

Q: What is the difference between a gait belt and a transfer belt?

Essentially, there is no difference between a gait belt and transfer belt . Rather, both names refer two different uses of a device used to assist weakened individuals . The term gait belt refers to a belt grasped by the caregiver to help prevent falls while walking or moving . A transfer belt refers to a device grasped by the caregiver that assists in lifting or moving a person from one place to another.

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NYOrtho Deluxe Gait Belt Transfer Belts With Handles, Plastic Buckle Assistance Safety Device Caregiver Help Support Patient Around Waist, Lift, Sit, Stand, Walk, Ambulate, Fall Prevention

RECOMMENDED USE:

Patients requiring assistance with transfer or ambulation.

Description

The NYOrtho Deluxe Gait Belt offers the simplicity of a gait belt with the added support of easy to grasp hand loops. Provides caregivers with improved hold on the patient/resident to assist in safe transfer/ambulation and help prevent caregiver back injuries.

Features

Extra wide 4″ high back for greater weight bearing leverage and comfort for the patient.
Six handles provide attendants with a firm grip to assist in the safe transfer or ambulation of patients.
Belt is secured with an adjustable quick-release buckle.
Soft nylon is machine washable.
Universal sizing.

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Size	Unit	Price	Model
Fits 28" - 55"	Each	--	9507

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Essentially, there is no difference between a gait belt and transfer belt. Rather, both names refer two different uses of a device used to assist weakened individuals . The term gait belt refers to a belt grasped by the caregiver to help prevent falls while walking or moving. A transfer belt refers to a device grasped by the caregiver that assists in lifting or moving a person from one place to another.