Mobility Bathlifts

Abir Mullick, associate professor of the Industrial Design Program at Georgia Tech, describes four of the most common bath lift types in a recent edition of the TeamRehab Report. They include:

1. A hydraulic lift is appropriate for people who depend on caregivers for making transfers. If you are afraid of heights or have difficulty maintaining a stable sitting position, this type lift should not be used.
   

2. Water-pressure lifts utilize household water pressure to operate. The user sits in a swivel seat, rotated over, and gradually lowered into, the tub.
   

3. A floor lift works for people who are unable to make independent transfers. It requires a large bathroom and a caregiver’s help.
   

4. A powered lift serves those with mobility problems by using a harness to seat the user. The harness offers a safe, comfortable grip on the user and allow the caregiver excellent access for washing.
   

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