A portable limb balancer assists a disabled user to perform various tasks and functions which demand that such limbs be raised and/or lowered but supported at a tangent to the body trunk or torso. It comprises a spring-return torsion mechanism 19 supporting a cable and sling 21, on a sectionalised lightweight stand which can be easily dismantled/erected for portability. Spring mechanism 19 can slide along rail 17 which can pivot about upright 10. IMAGE
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