Using a Gait Belt Safely and Effectively On Any Size Person

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Learning how to use a gait belt correctly can prevent injury to you and your loved ones! Including the best gait belt, where to put it and how to use it with a very large person!

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@happyramirez5542 4 жыл бұрын

Among the videos about gait belt , you're the only one who explained it well ... Thank you!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Well, thank you!

@HomeHealthPT 11 жыл бұрын

Gait belts are safe and easy to use once you know how... for some reason they are very intimidating. Glad the video was helpful! My website has some information on transfers and mobility as well - things you might need to know.

@moniquevillalobos5785 9 жыл бұрын

That was the best instruction I have seen about how to use a Gait belt! Thanks so much!!

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Monique Villalobos You are welcome - comes with years of experience!

@kearaallbee5644 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. My grandma is needing the help she got a shattered socket underneath her shoulder blade so this was a Godsend video.

@sueling1192 8 жыл бұрын

she knows what she's talking, thank you. I'm sitting an elderly that just had a hip surgery, I'm researching any precautions to keep her from falling.

@marciaoliver6098 6 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this comment... thank you! Blessings as you care for your patients.

@leilaninicolewiggins4377 6 жыл бұрын

I learned more watching this than my whole time in clinical

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes that happens! :)

@karenjohannessen8987 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I've been looking for detailed "how to put the buckle together" info - this was fairly clear.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

I tried to make it very clear.

@1105pitbull Жыл бұрын

You are the first one who mentioned having the seam on the outside and did the demo slow enough to make it clear. Thanks!!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Perfect! Thanks!

@cherishtm1407 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Very thorough and clear instruction, and can actually hear you well. Learned all I need to know about gait belts, I think. Thank you for taking the time to create and post!

@marciaoliver6098 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome... I'm glad it was helpful... be safe!

@HomeHealthPT 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Great to know it was clear to you!

@Clitoric1 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Straight to the point and clear.

@RootsandWingsLife 8 жыл бұрын

You explained that so well, and so thoroughly - thank you!

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Gail Jensen you are welcome.

@19eightythree 9 жыл бұрын

I don't use a gait belt often; as a night RN, I really don't get to a lot of PT with my patient to see their level of mobility, but I find this to be a great source of information. Nice job!

@marciaoliver6098 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you 19eightythree. Hope it comes in handy one day when you need it! :)

@emariocamin5179 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this thorough demonstration!

@HomeHealthPT 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad it was helpul!

@vidaseitz6194 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so clear. You were able to understand and I could clearly see how you were connecting the belt . Perfect instructions

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Late reply from me - but thank you!

@jeantaylor4228 Жыл бұрын

BEST tutorial ever. Keep up the amazing work ❤

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@laurabethcole1323 4 жыл бұрын

Most fantastic instructional video I've seen! Thank you. I will be using this in my Health Science classes as I prepare students to be PCTs and CNAs.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Late reply from me but thank you, I am honored.

@HomeHealthPT 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement, I'm working on it! :)

@crystalrosado6771 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative and up close video! Best one yet!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

That's my goal! Glad it was helpful!

@sharonhoffman9815 6 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. Thank you for being so thorough

@marciaoliver6098 6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I'm glad it was useful to you!

@sarakan8786 3 жыл бұрын

You did a good job explaining several useful important points about using a gait belt. Thank you very much!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Blessings.

@HomeHealthPT 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input. I've got a lot of videos to do and your suggestions are on the list.

@marty6055 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful.

@HomeHealthPT 12 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you!

@babytequila03 8 жыл бұрын

I'm taken my skills test 9/18/2015...your video was awesome...Thank you for the help.

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+angel eyes You are welcome - hope your skills test went well!

@Juniperbreezeer 12 жыл бұрын

Great video. I found it quite informative. I used a gait belt today and it took a little figuring out. Should've seen this video first I guess

@RIyer 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video explaining the gate belt

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+R. Iyer Thanks!

@djokotandiono7599 6 жыл бұрын

Two thumbs up, very clear and easy to understand thank you very much. Hope to learn more skills from your instructions.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

super!

@bridgetscileppi9506 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. Thank you!

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Bridget Scileppi You are welcome.

@manasidosisheth1581 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! awesome explaination.

@marciaoliver6098 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Manasi!

@suzyfrase9896 8 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation! Thank you so much!

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Suzy Frase Thank you - glad it was helpful to you.

@OrchidMysty 12 жыл бұрын

Just realized that I have put on the gait belt the wrong way. I remembered only to "chew with teeth" and "swallow" like the normal belt but not the inside out. No wonder it always lose after assisting my husband. Thank you, best information about the gait belt instruction that I have viewed.

@eileenw6002 7 жыл бұрын

Good information Thank you

@lisarodriguez7002 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect I'm doing Homehealth now, this is better then school taught us in CNA class.Thankyou. who would think back side is right way.. Lol love THIS.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Right!? Took me a minute to figure it out too!

@llukaszewski1453 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary! Thank you!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

YW - glad it was useful to you.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

@syntheticstrap7310 11 жыл бұрын

introduced so excellent.

@gardengalsu 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, extremely informative!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@jodimayer7562 3 жыл бұрын

She was very trorough. Very informative video.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@HRpuffnstuff23 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video

@HGTimberline 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lumpcrabbarnacle3382 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Clear instructions, and I can hear you! Som vids are ok but they mumble.

@marciaoliver6098 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, Tacy... always good to hear positive remarks.

@HomeHealthPT 12 жыл бұрын

I always use one hand (but that can depend on the situation). If transferring a patient I use both hands on either side of them on the gait belt. If walking a patient, I put one hand flat on their low back with all my fingers UNDER the gait belt and my thumb OVER it... this gives me input as to balance and allows me grab the belt in an instant if something should go wrong.

@bobbyjamesramsey4860 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@annettecuke7523 7 жыл бұрын

thanks so so much; so very helpful

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome - glad it was helpful!

@Katrinka1954 9 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. I've just begun needing to guide my husband (Alzheimer's) to sit on the edge of the bed or his chair. Twice he sat down too early and fell on the floor. Then I did have a time getting him up. A nice lady gave me her husband's gait belt after he passed on, and I couldn't even get it buckled! When I got it on (backwards) I had it way too loose. Thank you so much.

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Katrinka1954 You are welcome - Godspeed.

@DIYtryer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@trevinocorina2623 4 жыл бұрын

Fhaynks for the video an info it is very helpful

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@valeriecook518 Жыл бұрын

Great vid

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mariposaaxy1602 4 жыл бұрын

This helped alot thanks!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@leewilliams5047 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Lee Williams You are welcome.

@samdumas5423 10 жыл бұрын

very helpful

@marciaoliver6098 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam. Being helpful is my mission! :)

@johncarter5163 7 жыл бұрын

thank you

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@hectorguzman28 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I didn't know these kind of belts were for patients lol. I was trying one on but didn't know how the buckle works lol

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

That is funny... glad I was able to help you!

@tammyrodriguez5067 8 жыл бұрын

excellent!! thank you

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Tammy Rodriguez you are welcome :)

@tammyrodriguez5067 8 жыл бұрын

I took the test the next day and did pass,I actually did have to use the belt in my skills test!!awesome

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Tammy Rodriguez Way to go! Congrats!

@mariamesa2639 8 жыл бұрын

very nice. ty

@marciaoliver6098 8 жыл бұрын

+Maria Mesa You are welcome. Glad you liked it!

@matt6768 3 жыл бұрын

amazing

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Perfect...thanks!

@mav48185 4 жыл бұрын

I was taught the gait belt is always at the waist in Michigan? But I do like your video seems much better

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes at the waist is impractical - Feeding tube, Abdominal surgery incision, body shape etc.

@HermannTheGreat 6 жыл бұрын

Newer gait belts have the extra fold on the inside now. Great video, very helpful. Didn't get this instruction in my courses.

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input!

@HomeHealthPT 12 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry the video is not clear for what you were needing. Perhaps I'll modify it in the future. Thank you for your feedback!

@gonzalo15 12 жыл бұрын

what is the safest way to grasp a gait belt for the therapist? with one or two hands?

@rozaassefa416 5 жыл бұрын

Best explanation.

@battleangel911 9 жыл бұрын

Hello, I am a new CNA and after watching this video, I was told to put the gait belt around the person, just under the breastbone. I didn't realize there was more than one way to put the belt around someone. Is there a technique that is best or it just depends on the person you're transferring? Thanks for the video.

@marciaoliver6098 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Heather - congrats on your new CNA obtainment! As I talked about in the video - there is no one "right" way - it does depend. Some patients have very large midriffs and it's impossible to fit a gait belt at the waist. Even if you hook two together, it will likely slide right up the body and catch under the arms - leaving you and the patient in danger should you then need the belt for that instant that you always dread! So, I generally (95%) of the time put it low - It's easier on me and the patient. It's overall a better placement for women then below the breast bone. Putting it at the waist also allows for you to manage the patient more at their center of gravity and thus prevent falls more often. Having the gait belt up high means that a near fall now becomes "top heavy" and you've got a lot more quick work to do to prevent the unwanted "patient meets floor" outcome, not to mention that tugging hard on a gait belt up high on a woman could turn out to be more painful than a fall would! Hope that helps! Godspeed!

@HomeHealthPT 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm working on more videos. Hope you subscribe to my Newsletter to stay up with what's new on my HomeHealthPT site!

@fludrbywest3886 8 жыл бұрын

The gait belt I have purchased was assembled incorrectly. Should I take it apart and reassemble properly?

@marciaoliver6098 6 ай бұрын

If you can do that, then it would be in your best interest to just figure that particular gait belt out. Good luck! :)

@buckwheat7424 4 жыл бұрын

what's really strange is the pin running through your buckle isn't doing anything other than being the buckle hinge pin. i have the same buckle only the belt loop is sewn over that pin. cool instructions. i've been caring for an elderly for quite a while and even the medical nurses and bathers and physical therapist don't want to give up any good info. no explanations unless you ask.