28/04/2026
Forgotten Carl.
Are you forgetting Carl?
Carl is one of our patients or residents from the Arjo Mobility Gallery, who needs assistance to perform daily activities.
• He can’t stand without assistance, but is able to partially weight bear on at least one leg, often sits in a wheelchair, and has some trunk stability.
• He is dependent on a caregiver in most situations.
Risk assessing Carl, and using the appropriate equipment is imperative to keeping him as mobile as possible. Undermobilising Carl by using a passive hoist for transfers can lead to rapid loss of muscle strength and skeletal structure. Over mobilising Carl by using a basic stand aid if he isn’t able to get himself to standing can lead to unnecessary dependence on the caregivers with increased risk of dynamic overload in particular, and increased risk of falls for the patient., So using the correct piece of equipment like Sara Flex or Sara Plus to keep him active and mobile for as long as possible has significant benefits
Click through to learn more about Carl: https://www.arjo.com/en-gb/knowledge/arjo-blog/uki/the-importance-of-mobilising-residents-according-to-their-level-of-functional-mobility/?utm_campaign=UK+%7C+Brand+%7C+Standalone+SoMe+Post+%7C+2026&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=facebook
Come and visit us at the Care Show London to learn more about Carl
When: 29 - 30 April, 2026
Where: Excel London, Stand D10