##  [Gait Belt](/index.php/gait-belt) 

  ##  [Gait Belt](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/gait-belt-0) 

  

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Definition

A reinforced belt placed around a patient’s waist and secured by the caregiver to provide a firm handhold for guided assists during transfers and ambulation, intended to improve control of the person's center of mass and reduce unpredictable movements during assisted mobility tasks.