Abstract: A patient lifting system is provided having a vest component adjustably proportioned to fit upon the torso of a patient, and a leg belt component adapted to embrace the patient's legs just below the knees. A caregiver utilizes the lifting system by standing in front of the patient while pulling upon the vest and applying pushing force with his knee upon the leg belt. Such action causes the leg belt to act as a fulcrum which redirects the pulling force upwardly to lift the patient.

Abstract: A support device comprising a first arch for a left-side anterior torso having a first superior contact point and a first inferior contact point; a second arch for a right-side anterior torso having a second superior contact point and a second inferior contact point; an anterior connecting means to connect said first longitudinal extended arch with said second longitudinal extended arch; and a posterior connecting means to connect said first longitudinal extended arch with said second longitudinal extended arch; whereby said extended portions restrict movement of a spine during a motion, and associated method of use.