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Four Field-Tested Approaches For Toileting with the TRAM

April 11, 2017 by Lori Potts, PT

The Rifton TRAM is a remarkably simple solution for toilet transfers, ensuring safety and dignity for both clients and caregivers. Here are four approaches developed by clinicians in the field to accommodate different body types and impairments.

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Method 1

For client with good trunk tone and weak lower extremities

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an illustration of the Rifton TRAM used for transferring a client to a toilet

 

Method 2

For clients with moderate weight bearing ability and poor trunk tone

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an illustration of the Rifton TRAM used for transferring a client to a toilet

 

Method 3

For clients with poor tone of the shoulder and hip girdles (such as clients with muscular dystrophy)

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an illustration of the Rifton TRAM used for transferring a client to a toilet

 

Method 4

For clients with moderate trunk tone, shoulder integrity, weight bearing ability, and optimal body weight

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an illustration of the Rifton TRAM used for transferring a client to a toilet

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