UpLyft® is a prime example of how assistive technology can promote independence and put everyone on the same playing field.
As UpLyft CEO Craig Misrach shared: “One of our customers said, ‘Craig, I can now get out of bed in the morning and make myself a cup of coffee, and read the newspaper.’” A daily activity that used to be an obstacle is now easily accessible.
Statistics show that this obstacle is all too common. In fact, approximately three million people in the U.S. need help getting out of bed.
UpLyft is the first seated self-transfer system between bed and wheelchair for people with limited mobility. In as little as two minutes, this system enables users to move from a horizontal position to their wheelchair without the assistance of a caregiver.
For users who are quadriplegic or otherwise unable to operate the machine themselves, UpLyft is easy for their caregivers or loved ones to use without the risk of injury. It’s a much-needed evolution from such outdated and dangerous assistive technology as slings and body boards.
In addition to home use, UpLyft proves to be vital in healthcare settings as well. This safe, ergonomic machine could help significantly reduce the rates of musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare occupations, which rank among the highest of all U.S. industries. Costs associated with back and neck injuries in the healthcare industry amount to approximately $20 billion annually on a nationwide basis. Additionally, more than 52% of American healthcare workers report having chronic back pain caused specifically by lifting patients during the transfer process.
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