Workshop Wednesday #6. Avoiding Harness Hang Syndrome AKA Suspension Trauma

When I did the video about haul systems I mentioned the dangers of Hang Syndrome and suggested setting a foot loop up for the haulee so they could releave the pressure on their legs. A few people have asked how that would work so I convinced Gabby to model for us while I explain the concept.

In the video I say that most people hanging motionless in a harness have onset of hang syndrome within 15mins. I just read some new research that says it has been observed in as little as 3min.

If you can't set up a foot loop, for whatever reason, even just moving your legs around to activate the muscles will help delay the onset.

As always the people appearing in these videos are volunteers. Be polite, be kind, be awesome. Catch you all out there somewhere: Flynny