Leg & Body Straps For Wheelchair Users
Equip Products’ Ankle, Leg & Body Straps are revolutionizing mobility and safety, swiftly emerging as the global gold standard for wheelchair users, adaptive athletes, and physical therapy professionals. Crafted from the same high-tensile materials as automotive seat belts, these straps feature a soft neoprene cushion and a gentle backing to prevent skin irritation, ensuring comfort during extended use. Each two-inch-wide strap is reinforced with a three-inch-wide neoprene layer, meticulously sewn with industrial-grade thread on leather-capable machines, delivering unparalleled durability. A strategically placed D-ring simplifies adjustments for individuals with limited hand dexterity, while a range of sizes—or a versatile bundle pack—caters to every scenario, from daily transfers to elite competitions.
Why Straps Are a Game-Changer for Safety and Stability
Safety is the cornerstone of this innovation. Through extensive collaboration with thousands of wheelchair users, we’ve identified a critical need: uncontrolled leg movement during exercise, transfers, or sudden movements can lead to falls or fractures. Our Ankle, Leg & Body Straps prevent legs from splaying, offering secure stability whether you’re maneuvering out of a chair or engaging in a workout. Elite adaptive athletes, showcased at the 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games, rely on these straps for pull-ups, ring exercises, and rope climbs, keeping legs aligned for optimal performance. For the everyday wheelchair user, paralysis often results in unpredictable lower-body motion—our straps provide the control needed to “keep your legs together,” a phrase echoing the practical needs of this community.
This stability extends beyond safety. Wheelchair users gain confidence during transfers to cars or couches, lifting their legs in unison with ease. The straps also double as a lifting aid, reducing strain during mobility tasks. Physical therapists, like Jenna Muri-Rosenthal of Fit to Function, have embraced them as versatile GAIT belts, as seen in our demo video (equipproducts.com/products/ankle-leg-body-straps), where a patient achieved assisted sit-ups for the first time.
Broadening Reach with LapMat™, Multi Ropes™, and Adaptive Golf
To amplify support for wheelchair users and PT facilities, Equip Products also features complementary tools like the LapMat™ and Multi Ropes™. The LapMat™, designed for leg protection, pairs perfectly with the Ankle, Leg & Body Straps. The LapMat's™ unique design protects the legs of wheelchair users during activities with comfort. The Multi Ropes™ offer jump rope stimulus that works the arms, core, and general stability for wheelchair users, ideal for upper-body rehab or adaptive workouts. Together, these products create a comprehensive ecosystem, supporting everything from daily mobility to professional therapy sessions.
The adaptive golf community is another exciting frontier. Friend Jedidah Snelson demonstrates his enjoyment of Fling Golf, where using the Equip Products Leg & Body Strap to maintain stability during swings could offer tremendous benefits. A perfect fit for wheelchair golfers. Adaptive Golf is gaining traction, let us know your story.
A Global Movement
Imagine a world where every wheelchair user, therapist, adaptive golfer, and program benefits from these innovations. Join this movement by shopping our adaptive gear, and pick up a strap to keep your legs together, a LapMat™ to protect your legs, and Multi Ropes™ for jump rope stimulus and general physical therapy uses.
Get Involved Today
Visit equipproducts.com to explore the Ankle, Leg & Body Straps, LapMat™, and Multi Ropes™, or grab a bundle pack for every need.