Reviews

To Whom It May Concern,
Please find Emergency Responders Health Center’s testimony on behalf of Michael Phillips of Nampa Fire Department in regards to the Levigait; Bariatric Gait Belt.
ERHC is proud to give our professional opinion on the gait belt product, Levigait, constructed by local firefighter, Mike Phillips. Mike took the time to demonstrate the Levigait belt for bariatric patient lift assist techniques. The product demonstrated improved patient comfort, control and stability of patient and EMS personnel. This product appears to enhance safe and effective lift assist for one or more EMS per patient and could be beneficial for other departments whose needs are similar in tasks and job duties.
Please feel free to reach out should you have further questions or concerns. 

I have been using the lifting strap and I highly recommend it. This is our go to device for people who need help up off the floor and it truly is a back saver for us. This device works well on anyone that is conscious and has enough strength to be able to sit up, or at least help hold themselves in a seated position. The multiple handles on each side make it easy to find the right spot to lift from, whether you’re short (like me) or tall. The device is very user friendly for us, and comfortable for the patients who are being lifted up. I’ve used this on patients who are in the bathtub, on the floor or stuck on the toilet, all with great results. The material of the strap can hold very large patients, and makes clean up a breeze after the call is over.

Working with a lot of fire fighters in my office, low back injury and pain is the most common condition I see.  Tense situations, awkward situations and lifting position and the unpredictability of people make them very susceptible to being injured when having to lift or move a patient.

The Levigait is a great tool for EMS and fire fighters to use when having to doing any lifting with patients.  It’s easy to use and the short time it takes to get ready can make a huge difference in lessening the chance of a lifting injury to occur on the job.

I highly recommend the Levigait and I believe it should be on every firetruck and ambulance and become part of lifting protocols for all fire departments.

The Levigait is a valuable tool for lifting patients of all sizes. I have been in the fire service for over 18 years and have come across plenty of lifting devices. What I like about the people mover over the others is the sturdy, well placed handles, allowing multiple people to lift without compromising our backs. It also reduces further injury to the patient by not having to pull on arms which can cause shoulder injuries in our more frail patients. The construction is sturdy and it’s easy to clean. I highly recommend The Levigait!

We’ve used gait belts for a long time, but the difference between an original gait belt and the Levigait is like the Wright brother’s balsa wood glider versus an F22. It has completely changed the way that we assist patients and their level of comfort.

It is an incredible invention and it needs to be in every department and EMS agency and nursing homes and even in homes where somebody is expected to lift or assist lifting. It’s, in my opinion, almost a necessity at this point.

As a firefighter and Peer Fitness Trainer for my fire department, I’ve found that the Levigait allows me and other firefighters the ability to lift with better technique and more comfortable for the person being lifted.

This could help reduce lifting injuries to firefighters and save money for the fire department by allowing firefighters to lift with better technique.

We have been using the “Levigait” strap by Levigait LLC; It’s part of our first out medical gear kit. I like it because it causes less strain to the patient, less wear and tear on my back, and it’s easy to clean. We won’t start a shift without one.

It was a pleasure meeting you and checking out your product. It was a bit of an “a-ha" moment. In one look you can see not only the simplicity but the functionality of your belt. I know that this is going to make the job easier and save countless backs. 

I placed that belt on E32 and the crews have used it a few times and love it.

Used the belt with a crew last night, worked great.

Wendy has the belt you left for us to use. Our aides love it!!

My crews love and are using it regularly now.