Using a Gait Belt Safely and Effectively On Any Size Person

[@emariocamin5179]

Thank you for this thorough demonstration!

[@HomeHealthPT]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpul!

[@happyramirez5542]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

Well, thank you!

[@moniquevillalobos5785]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@kearaallbee5644]

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

[@1105pitbull]

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]

Perfect! Thanks!

[@HomeHealthPT]

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.

[@sueling1192]

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]

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

[@19eightythree]

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]

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

[@karenjohannessen8987]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

I tried to make it very clear.

[@ryul_daniel]

You remind me of my old gym teacher thank you for the in-depth video, you explained topics that I didn't even think of I hope to become a really good cna Thank you!!!

[@cherishtm1407]

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]

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

[@laurabethcole1323]

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]

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

[@marty6055]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@marciaoliver6098]

So glad it was helpful.

[@jeantaylor4228]

BEST tutorial ever. Keep up the amazing work ❤

[@marciaoliver6098]

Thank you!

[@vidaseitz6194]

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]

Late reply from me - but thank you!

[@RootsandWingsLife]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

+Gail Jensen you are welcome.

[@sarakan8786]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

You are welcome. Blessings.

[@babytequila03]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@lisarodriguez7002]

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]

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

[@leilaninicolewiggins4377]

I learned more watching this than my whole time in clinical

[@marciaoliver6098]

Sometimes that happens! :)

[@OrchidMysty]

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.

[@crystalrosado6771]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

That's my goal! Glad it was helpful!

[@HomeHealthPT]

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

[@Katrinka1954]

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]

+Katrinka1954 You are welcome - Godspeed.

[@sharonhoffman9815]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@HomeHealthPT]

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.

[@Clitoric1]

Thank you! Straight to the point and clear.

[@manasidosisheth1581]

Thanks! awesome explaination.

[@marciaoliver6098]

Thank you Manasi!

[@HomeHealthPT]

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

[@HomeHealthPT]

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

[@djokotandiono7599]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

super!

[@HomeHealthPT]

Glad it was helpful for you!

[@jodimayer7562]

She was very trorough. Very informative video.

[@marciaoliver6098]

Thank you!

[@Juniperbreezeer]

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]

Excellent video explaining the gate belt

[@marciaoliver6098]

+R. Iyer Thanks!

[@lumpcrabbarnacle3382]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@IAW888]

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]

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

[@mav48185]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@suzyfrase9896]

Very good explanation! Thank you so much!

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@llukaszewski1453]

Excellent summary! Thank you!

[@marciaoliver6098]

YW - glad it was useful to you.

[@marciaoliver6098]

Sure thing!

[@angelatrapp4137]

Great video!! Do you have any suggestions for a 12" to 14" height difference? Wife is caregiver, she is 5'1", hubby has parkinson's, he is 6'4".

[@marciaoliver6098]

Late reply - cloth belts come in a 52" and a 71" or so size... I would buy two... his and hers.

[@trevinocorina2623]

Fhaynks for the video an info it is very helpful

[@marciaoliver6098]

Glad it was helpful!

[@buckwheat7424]

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.

[@battleangel911]

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]

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!

[@gonzalo15]

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

[@rozaassefa416]

Best explanation.

[@HRpuffnstuff23]

thank you for this video

[@fludrbywest3886]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@eileenw6002]

Good information Thank you

[@HermannTheGreat]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

Thanks for your input!

[@gardengalsu]

Thank you, extremely informative!

[@marciaoliver6098]

Perfect!

[@mariposaaxy1602]

This helped alot thanks!

[@marciaoliver6098]

Perfect!

[@marciaoliver6098]

Perfect!

[@annettecuke7523]

thanks so so much; so very helpful

[@marciaoliver6098]

You're welcome - glad it was helpful!

[@syntheticstrap7310]

introduced so excellent.

[@DIYtryer]

Thanks!!

[@marciaoliver6098]

You are welcome

[@HomeHealthPT]

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!

[@cyclos12]

I bought one of these for my room-mate at Salvation Army, I thought it was some type of cloth belt for heavy set folks.I had no Idea this existed.

[@marciaoliver6098]

Learn something new every day! :)

[@bobbyjamesramsey4860]

Thanks

[@valeriecook518]

Great vid

[@marciaoliver6098]

Thank you!

[@mariamesa2639]

very nice. ty

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@samdumas5423]

very helpful

[@marciaoliver6098]

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

[@tammyrodriguez5067]

excellent!! thank you

[@marciaoliver6098]

+Tammy Rodriguez you are welcome :)

[@tammyrodriguez5067]

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

[@marciaoliver6098]

+Tammy Rodriguez Way to go! Congrats!

[@leewilliams5047]

Thank you

[@marciaoliver6098]

+Lee Williams You are welcome.

[@HomeHealthPT]

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

[@matt6768]

amazing

[@marciaoliver6098]

Perfect...thanks!

[@veryberserk]

Seem pretty normal

[@cheyennegarland988]

Mmmkay Mr.mackie

[@avad8655]

Mr mackey

[@TJ-lw7cj]

Great body

[@MohamedAli-ik8gu]

It a belt

[@marciaoliver6098]

+Mohamed Ali Yes.

[@jayostergard310]

you talk to much and over explain

[@marciaoliver6098]

It's been helpful to others. Skip to the next one video. :)

[@marciaoliver6098]

No worries - helpful to many others... move on. :)

[@pancsap]

gay belt lol

[@bridgetscileppi9506]

Excellent explanation. Thank you!

[@marciaoliver6098]

+Bridget Scileppi You are welcome.

[@HGTimberline]

Thank you!

[@thomaswilliams6155]

Thanks

[@marciaoliver6098]

You're welcome

[@johncarter5163]

thank you

[@marciaoliver6098]

You're welcome