Product Guide The benefits of hydro, or aquatic therapy have long been understood for rehabilitation, physical strengthening and sensory stimulation. Our range of Aqua slings and flotation devices have been developed to allow even the severely disabled to enjoy the benefits of this kind of therapy.
Introduction Neoprene Safety Grab Belt By definition hydrotherapy is the use of water to relieve discomfort, encourage gentle supported exercise and promote physical wellbeing. Silvalea have always believed that it should be possible to offer products, which assist caregivers, physios, OTs and healthcare professionals so that they are able to include end users in therapies and activities which they have been previously excluded. 19NEO Bathing Seated to standing Walking/wheelchair The benefits of hydro, or aquatic therapy have long been understood for rehabilitation, physical strengthening and sensory stimulation. Aqua/ hydrotherapy slings and flotation devices have been developed to allow even the most severely disabled to enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy and become familiar within a water environment. Hydrotherapy patient belt to allow moving and handling assistance within a pool environment. The hydrotherapy aqua belt is used in a similar fashion to a patient belt; as grabbing a patient or end user under the arm or by the shoulders, head or neck in a wet environment in order to prevent, brace or move a patient/end user could result in many different scenarios not least damaging to the patient and carer. Using a neoprene belt will allow the caregiver to use the aqua belt to move the patient/end user towards them without putting excess strain onto limbs or damaging skin, allowing for a more controlled movement through water. Should also be used in any situation where end users could be a fall risk in a wet environment such as a shower, hot tub, swimming pool etc. Using the belt in the same way as a patient belt will give the caregiver(s) the ability to lower the end user to the ground in a controlled safe way. This belt is often used along with various flotation devices and is an essential part of a hydrotherapist s, rehabilitation and physiotherapist s safety kit. A belt of this nature is NOT a transfer belt and if a scenario requires a user to be lifted to or from the water a specific pool side/wet environment chair hoist/lift should be used. Any lifting device should have been installed and a full assessment carried out before use. Waist User Physicality Good body control Some weight bearing ability Small/Medium Standard Medium/Large 1, 2,,4, 5 & 6 Neoprene Included in this range is our birthing sling for emergency pool evacuation. The patient must be able to support their own weight. Not to be used as a standing or lifting aid. Our range of specialised hydrotherapy products have been designed for use in swimming pools, hydrotherapy pools and birthing pools. 2 For a size guide of this product please visit
Silva Birthing Pool Evacuation Sling Silva Birthing Pool Evacuation Sling BIRTH1 Emergency transfer Manual transfer Passive Head Pelvis Thigh Torso One Size Mesh Weight Limit 220kg/5st/485lbs The Birthing Pool Transfer Sling is an emergency transfer sling specifically designed for the birthing pool. Every evacuation scenario from conscious to severely limited has been given consideration during the design process for this transfer device so that mum is secure, safe and introduction of the sling into the pool does not cause further distress or loss of dignity. A soft mesh fabric with large holes allows for quick drainage of water. Designed to quickly evacuate an end user from the pool should an emergency situation arise. Colour coded grab handles allow for ease of identification and positioning. This is a manual handling aid and the correct manual handling practices should be followed. This innovative sling has been successfully used in various NHS Trusts within the UK including: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust East Kent University NHS Trust Bradford Hospital NHS Trust A free instructional DVD by independent water birth specialist Diane Garland is supplied with every purchase of this sling. The Birthing Pool Evacuation sling holder is a wall mountable storage device to allow for quick access to the sling. Silva is a registered trademark of Silvalea Ltd To read more about this product please visit 4 5
Silva Flotation Sling Silva Flotation Sling SFLOAT Bathing Passive Featuring a foam neck roll for additional buoyancy to support the end users head, waist support with connecting groin strap for additional client security and soft padded roll at the base of the sling aids user comfort. Head Pelvis Thigh Torso Attachment Type Loop fixing spreader bar User Physicality, alert and able to participate Good head control Good head, trunk and hip control Limited mobility Not suitable for poor skin integrity issues Severly disabled XSmall - Large The Silvalea flotation Sling was designed and developed to allow even the severely disabled to become familiar within a water environment. Whether in a swimming pool or hydrotherapy pool, the flotation sling reduces handling needs whilst fully supporting the user in the water. The sling is constructed to provide maximum buoyancy, security and support to a user in a horizontal position. The benefits of hydro, or aquatic therapy have long been understood for both rehabilitation, physical strengthening and sensory stimulation. The Silva Flotation Sling allows the therapist/caregiver to gently maneuver the end user through the water in a controlled way building confidence in the end user. A specialist hydrotherapy swimming buoyancy aid such as this flotation sling should not be used without a full risk assessment and whilst it can be used to transfer an end user into and out of a pool it should only be used with an approved pool or wet environment hoist. Mesh Weight Limit XS - M = 64kg/10st/140lbs Large = 89kg/14st/195lbs Safety: This product is not a lifesaving piece of equipment and it should not be treated as such. It has been designed to assist with transfers into the pool and to provide support and aid buoyancy whilst in the water. The user should be accompanied at all times when using this product and never left unsupervised. 6 For a size guide of this product please visit 7
Silvalea is dedicated to providing not only the highest quality products available on the market but also to providing our customers with the best possible service, support and product training currently available....other ranges include: In-situ Standard/Universal Rehabilitation Aids Paediatric Transfer Accessories Pressure Care Bariatric Amputee Specialised & Bespoke Web: Email: sales@silvalea.com Contact: +44 (0)1626 1 655 Silvalea Ltd Units 1-4, 7 & 12 Silverhills Buildings, Silverhills Road, Decoy Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5LZ, UK Product Guide : AQUA-04-16 Copyright 2016 Silvalea Ltd. All rights reserved