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94.7% of radiology professionals report musculoskeletal complaints – why patient transfer matters

Radiology professionals face high physical demands in their daily work. A study conducted in Western Switzerland with 359 participants shows the extent of this burden:

94.7% reported musculoskeletal complaints within the previous 12 months, and 67.7 % within the last seven days. In addition, 15.6% had already been absent from work due to these conditions. The neck and lower back were most frequently affected (Fernandes et al., 2023)¹.

One of the most physically demanding tasks in daily routine is patient transfer onto positioning tables in CT, MRI and X-Ray. Unfavorable lifting and pulling movements, time pressure and repetitive manual handling can quickly lead to overload and injury. Improving ergonomics at this critical point is therefore essential.

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The get up^® can be used as a handhold, standing aid and transfer aid in one system. It is available in ceiling-mounted, floor-mounted and wall-mounted versions, allowing integration into different room concepts. Defined swivel limits and locking mechanisms help prevent collisions with CT, MRI or X-Ray machines.

By enabling stable, guided movement, the system reduces strain on the back and shoulders, avoids twisted postures and lowers peak physical loads. Fully MRI-compatible, it supports consistent transfer workflows across imaging modalities.