A lot of attention has been given to people who have had surgery which is good. But that isn't my problem or our friends.
(1) Our friend, who is "overweight", recommended the leg lifter to us said: -- It helps me lift my legs to get into the car and the bed. -- It helps me to exercise when I do leg lifts. -- It helps me stretch my legs and helps guide my legs while doing knee bends on my back. -- I love it. --
(2) My problem is I have gotten "older" and my leg muscles aren't strong enough to lift my heavy leg as high as I used to. So getting into my car is a real chore. With the Leg Lifter, I am able to easily lift my leg over the door sill and into the car.
It also helps me whenever I have to prop my leg up on something like a foot stool. I don't have to strain to lift my foot, I just lasso my foot with the Leg Lifter Strap and hoist my foot up.
(3) Another use: You can use the strap to help someone who is seated to get up. They hold one end of the strap and another person holds the other end. Either pull them up or let them use the strap to pull themselves up.
It is an inexpensive way to help relieve either pain from surgery or help due to old age or other causes that limit your mobility.