| Before you had Multiple Sclerosis, getting into and out | | | | isn't exhaustive though. There are many more |
| of the bed or a chair was a piece of cake, but that | | | | companies out there that also carry some type of |
| was before you had Multiple Sclerosis. Now some | | | | leg lifter. This will at least get you started. Make sure |
| days you can barely lift even one of your legs | | | | you carefully check out the shipping policies, discounts |
| without some help and you never know when you're | | | | and sales any company might have. Sometimes any |
| going to have one of those days. Life is rarely ever | | | | one of these factors could drive up the price of your |
| that convenient. You can, however, plan ahead | | | | purchase. |
| instead of letting those days catch you by surprise. | | | | If you're not one who likes to try new things, |
| You can take control and be prepared for those | | | | consider looking for a lending closet nearby. Most |
| occasional set backs that will eventually come. | | | | lending closets carry living aids that makes moving |
| Become familiar with and take advantage of handy | | | | around easier. Sometimes as a courtesy, they will |
| and easy to use products like Leg Lifters and other | | | | even send someone out to show you how to use |
| similar lifter straps and other aids that make life | | | | the items. If that fails give MSAA (Multiple Sclerosis |
| easier for those living with Multiple Sclerosis. Keep | | | | Association of America) a call at 1-800-532-7667. Ask |
| them nearby and accessible as your back up plan for | | | | them about the availability of a leg lifter and a list of |
| those lazy or weak leg days. Most of the leg lifters | | | | other available items. Be sure to ask to talk to |
| on the market today are lightweight, are from 32 to | | | | someone who could encourage you to try new |
| 42 inches in length and are made of some type of | | | | things to make your life easier. Here's a toast to your |
| durable heavy-duty woven fabric. They feature two | | | | freedom. |
| loops, one for your wrist and the other for your | | | | carries the Leg Lifter for $11.95, order no. SKU: |
| foot. Most also have a bendable metal rod that | | | | M159-2 |
| keeps the strap or lifter rigid but also allowing you to | | | | carries two leg lifters: Rigid Leg Lifter (41 inches long) |
| shape it for your own individual needs. Some | | | | for $15.44, order no. AA8621 and Soft Flexible Leg |
| companies also carry additional models for pediatrics | | | | Lifter (34 inches long) for $14.72, order no. AA8619 |
| or shorter individuals. | | | | Jansenmedical.net carries the Leg Lifter (Navy Poly |
| These wonder aids that give many increased | | | | 42 inches long) for $12.82,order: Regular size #60 |
| freedom of mobility, often times are designed by the | | | | Devinemedical.us carries the same Leg Lifter (Navy |
| disabled and can assist you in moving your legs | | | | Poly 42 inches long) for $13.25,order: Code: CM-10611. |
| around in the bed while lying down or sitting down. | | | | Check out the differences in shipping, discounts, etc. |
| They can help you reposition your legs in chairs, | | | | carries the Leg Lifter (42 ½ inches long) for |
| wheelchairs and scooters and are invaluable in | | | | $10.95, order: Product# D29500 |
| transferring from chair to wheelchair to scooter or | | | | offers a Duro-Med Brand Leg Lifter Strap (32 inches |
| bed and back again. | | | | long) for $13.99, order: Item model number: |
| The prices of these little miracle workers range from | | | | 640-8222-0000 |
| $10.95 to $16.99. Be sure to do your own | | | | carries the Leg Lifter (available online only-not in |
| comparative shopping for the lifter aid that might | | | | stores) for $16.99, Catalog # 10136461 |
| work best for you. Below is a list of companies that | | | | carries the Leg Lifter (39.75 inches long) for $10.99, |
| carry a leg lifter or some sort of lifter strap. This list | | | | order no. DL2450. |