ResQUp Fact Sheet
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7760 E. State Route 69, C5-­‐363, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 ResQUp™ Fact Sheet Overview The ResQUp was conceived by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Ergonomic Specialist for the expressed purpose of raising fallen patients from the floor to chair level following a non-­‐ injurious fall. ♦ Extensive demonstrations and critical review of the ResQUp among caregivers confirmed the need for such a mobility aid and patient lift for use in a wide variety of adult care and in-­‐ home settings. ♦ Clinical evaluation determined the ResQUp to be particularly beneficial for individuals at risk of falling who do not have the volitional strength or ability to get up from the floor independently. ♦ The active use of the ResQUp was found to enhance the personal dignity of fallen individuals while reducing potential lifting injuries to their caregivers. ♦ The ResQUp lessens shear forces on skin and makes fall recovery more comfortable. ♦ Mobility and strength training are additional benefits of the ResQUp. How to Use the ResQUp The ResQUp is deployed and positioned while the patient is on the floor. The fallen individual simply negotiates their way up to a chair height (generally ~18 inches), or to a standing position, by ascending upwards using their hands or using their elbows by one of two methods as shown below. ! Both methods require minimal or no additional assistance from a caregiver. The ResQUp should never be used if the patient has been injured in the act of falling. Instructions are provided in the Package Information Insert and DVD Video that accompany every ResQUp purchased. ResQUp.com Customer Service 1-­‐(888) 973-­‐7787 • 1-­‐(888) 973-­‐7780

7760 E. State Route 69, C5-­‐363, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Design and Construction of the ResQUp The ResQUp is a physiologically and ergonomically integrated system comprised of 3 horizontal levels (4½, 9, & 13½ inches from floor level, respectively) that lessens shoulder, wrist, and hand strain when in use. The ResQUp is purposefully designed so that the patient’s shoulders are in the optimal position of strength during the ascent from the floor. Additionally, the ResQUp is uniquely engineered to ...