RISING UP IN BED
Mobility is absolutely considered an activity of daily living (ADL). ADLs are the basic tasks individuals need to perform for self-care and independent living, and mobility, or the ability to move around, is a fundamental aspect of these.
Mobility as an ADL: Mobility specifically refers to the ability to move around, whether it's walking, getting in and out of bed or a chair, or transferring from one place to another.
- Examples of Mobility in ADLs: Mobility is essential for tasks like:
- Getting in and out of bed
- Moving from one room to another
- Walking to the bathroom
- Transferring from a wheelchair
- Engaging in social activities
As we get up in the morning or from a nap, moving and rising from a supine (flat) position in bed to a slightly upright supported by our elbows is a daily challenge even for the healthy.
You have to flexible, with good to excellent core/abdominal strength and lower back flexibility and some leg movement to bring yourself up.
RISING UP IN BED WITH RESTRICTED MOBILITY IS A CHALLENGE
Rising up in bed from a flat/prone or even to a slight incline position with restricted mobility is a challenge or even worse; may exacerbate and/or make an injury worse.
Your body mechanics are imbalanced as you rock your body back and forth to rise up while swinging your legs as counterweights to bring yourself up in bed to be supported by your elbow
It is challenging, uncomfortable and sometimes painful to rise up in bed.
RISING UP IN BED WITH POOR MOBILITY IS A CHALLENGE
We may need assistance to rise up in bed by asking someone to PULL us from a flat/supine or a slightly incline position. PULLING is not the correct method to assist a person to rise up. This can cause injury to them and yourself.
It was found that 84.2% of the nurses experienced low back pain, and 66.7% of the nurses evaluated this pain as “a pain with moderate severity” Rezaei, B., Mousavi, E., Heshmati, B., & Asadi, S. (2021). Low back pain and its related risk factors in health care providers at hospitals: A systematic review. Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 70, 102903. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102903
BED ASSIST HELPING YOU RISE UP IN BED TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION
There are many health conditions that may cause the action of rising up in bed a challenge. Bed Assist - can help almost every person with different conditions. Make sure your loved one is alert and sitting upright when eating and drinking to reduce the risk of choking. After a meal, position them to remain comfortably upright for at least one hour.
Whether you are overweight, Pre or Post Op Hip replacement, a pregnant person, or stiff from arthritis or just inflexible, Bed Assist is an essential assistive device to help you rise up in bed either independently or helping your caregiver.
Bed Assist is available for $19.99 Canadian and shipping is free anywhere in Canada.
BED ASSIST HELPING YOU RISE UP IN BED TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION
Designed as a flexible ladder with substantial soft grip/non slip handles.
Bed Assist secures onto traditional bed frames and is tested to 300lb max bearing limit.
Coordinate your movements with your care provider to reduce low back injuries on them
Stop struggling. Rise up in bed with Bed Assist !
Bed Assist is available for $19.99 Canadian and shipping is free anywhere in Canada.
Check with your healthcare provider to evaluate if this assistive device is right for you.
