DMI Cotton Patient Ambulation Gait Belt This cotton gait belt makes it easier on your back when you move patients from place to place. And it’s adjustable for a custom fit. The convenient hand holds on each side help you to get a good grip in order to more safely and easily move the person. The handy snap-to-close buckle makes it simple to snap shut. To use: place the belt around the person’s waist over their clothing with the hand holds on each side. Snap the buckle closed. You’re ready to move the person. What is a Gait Belt? A gait belt is a safety device used to help someone move, such as from a bed to a chair. The belt is also used to help hold someone up while he walks, if he is too weak to walk on his own. The gait belt helps you provide support and helps prevent a fall. It also decreases your risk for a back injury while you help the person move or walk. (Source: Drugs.com) Features This cotton gait belt makes it easier and safer to hold patients up while they walk or move them from place to place: wheelchair to bed, car, bath chair, commode, etc. The convenient hand holds on each side will help you get a good grip and save you from trying to lift the person by the arms. To use: place the belt around the person’s waist over their clothing with the hand holds on each side. Snap the buckle closed. You’re ready to move the person. Adjustable for a custom fit; hand holds offer a variety of holding positions. Convenient snap-to-close buckle makes it easy to snap shut. Made of heavy-duty 2-inch cotton webbing; machine washable