Hoist Saviour

Jason Miller, 44, was left paralysed from the chest down after being knocked off his bike while on holiday in Portugal in 2012. Following initial treatment in Lisbon, Jason returned to England to receive further treatment and rehabilitation at AddenbrookesHospital in Cambridge and NorthernGeneralHospital in Sheffield respectively. “It was while I was undergoing hydrotherapy in Sheffield that I realised how important it would be for me to continue this therapy in my own pool when I returned home,” explained Jason.

Since Jason would require assistance with getting in and out of the pool, he started researching hoist manufacturers: “I wanted a hoist that would not only be comfortable but also unobtrusive as there was limited poolside space,” he said.  “After looking into several companies I soon realised that Dolphin Mobility and its range of tracked hoists and slings would be perfect.”

 

The hoist Jason opted for was the HandiMove HM2500 LRC ceiling hoist, a model with infrared hand controls and an electrolytically polished body support to enable self-hoisting, which allows the user to transfer safely and independently from bed to wheelchair, toilet, bath or in Jason's case, into his swimming pool. Jason's version of the model also features a membrane panel and has had a PCB treatment applied for use in environments where water is present. The hoist is ergonomically designed without any loss of space, making it ideal for smaller areas or for domestic use.