The Drag Lift

The carers pull a patient up by dragging them under their arms. 

The Orthodox Lift

The carers stand either side of the bed lifting a patient on their clasped wrists under the patient’s back and thighs.

Through arm lift

The carer pulls a patient up by liftingthem under their arms. 

Arm and leg lug

The carers hold a patient’s under arms and thighs while bending forward.