My Review of the Lumex Stand Assist Patient Transport LF1600

A Real Life Example

As a home physical therapist, I have helped and worked with patients and their family caregivers in a variety of settings and they having any number of diagnoses or conditions that limited their mobility and made it a challenge to get around their home.

My personal experience using the Lumex Stand Assist Transport with with a gentleman who had a stroke leaving his left arm flaccid and his left leg significantly weak. Although he could walk using a hemi-walker for short distances, it wasn’t safe for his wife to help him because he was a pretty solid guy and if he fell while she was helping him…, it wouldn’t be pretty.

He and his wife lived alone in their single story home and she was wearing herself getting him from the bed to the wheelchair, from the wheelchair to the commode, or wheelchair to sofa and they needed to find a solution that would make getting from here to there a lot easier.

They remembered that when he was in the rehab center they physical and occupational therapists would use this type of device to get him out of bed and into his wheelchair before he learned to take a few steps. They decided to get one to use in their home and it made all the difference. No more lifting and manually transferring him from the bed to with wheelchair or to the toilet. The Lumex allowed him to use his good arm and both legs to stand up and then he would sit on the transport while his wife wheeled him through the home to their desired destination whether that was the bathroom or living room.

It made life a lot easier for his caregiver but also allowed him to get some strengthening into his legs by standing without the fear or possibility of falling.

Whether you are a caregiver, a family member, looking into the Lumex Stand Assist Patient Transport is worth consideration. In this review, we’ll look at its features, usability, durability, comfort, and value for money, among other things.

Features and Benefits

This Stand Assist device is designed for adults and seniors allowing them to lift and support themselves from a seated position. Unlike the Hoyer Lift which lets the user be passive, the Lumex requires active participation in standing, transferring, and sitting. The design is safe and stable when using because it has a low center of gravity that lowers the risk of injury during lifts and transfers.

One thing I like about this Stand Assist is its easy for family caregivers to use in the home setting. It has a pretty narrow frame that fits through most doorways. This means that a caregiver can get their care recipient around the single story home (or whatever floor of the home it’s being used on) pretty easily providing there isn’t thick carpet or rugs. The wheels will roll under furniture allowing you to get your care recipient onto most types of chairs, sofas and beds. It can even be used in some cases for car transfers.

While it’s not a chair and isn’t designed to take the place of a wheelchair or regular chair, it is fairly comfortable to sit on for relatively extended periods. That’s because the knee pads are cushioned and the seat is curved to fit a person’s rear end. And the wheels will roll smoothly and fairly quietly over most indoor surfaces, such as low pile carpet, tile, and wood floors and can support up to 400 pounds.

Specifications:

• -Maximum Width – 25″ x Maximum Height – 42.5″ x Overall Length – 33.5″
• Weight: 61 lb
• 5″ base height with locking rear casters
• 400 lbs. capacity safe working load
• Will fit people between 5’1″ and 6’6″ tall
• Designed for adults and seniors who have the strength and ability to bear their own weight during transfers

User Comments

• “Sturdy. Safe. Easy to use”
• “Fit’s easily under my TV chair and my wheelchair”
• “Great Price”
• “Real life saver after a shoulder replacement”
• “It encourages [the care recipient] to use their muscles and not mine”
• “The stand assist kept my husband at home instead of going to a nursing home”

Conclusion

The Lumex Stand Assist Patient Transport LF1600 stands out as a practical, comfortable, and reliable option for those in need of a patient lift. It has received high praise for its ability to support mobility, safety features, and ease of use. While it does have minor drawbacks, such as the need for a longer wrench for assembly and some reported issues with bolt tightening, the overall user experience remains largely positive.

Whether you’re a caregiver looking to minimize the risk of injury during lifts and transfers, a family member looking to keep a loved one at home rather than in a nursing home, or a healthcare provider in need of a versatile and durable patient lift, the Lumex Stand Assist is a product worth considering. However, as with any product, it’s important to evaluate if it meets your specific needs and circumstances before making a purchase.