For life after knee or hip surgery

Get In And Out Of The Car Safely

The Ameleria Car Assist Handle slots into your car's door latch, so you can push straight up instead of pulling on the door frame. No tools, nothing to install.

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The part nobody warns you about

Getting out of the car is the hardest move of the day.

You heal a little every day. But getting out of a car isn't a little move. You turn on your new joint, with your full weight, while you hold on to a door that can swing.

The door-frame pullPull + twist

The door-frame pull

What almost everyone does

You grab the door frame or the top of the door and pull yourself up. That pull turns your body as you rise, and the twist lands on the joint that's trying to heal. Hospital car guides say it plainly: do not twist.

PT visitsDoctor visitsGrocery runsChurchFamily dinners
How often
Every car trip
The load
Your full weight
The fix
Push, don't pull
Never use it
  • While the car is moving
  • As a step to climb on
  • On a latch that's loose or damaged
  • In place of your surgeon's or PT's advice

It's there to steady you as you stand, not to replace your care team. If you've been given hip precautions, they still apply.

Why Ameleria Works Differently

NOT IDEAL

The Door Frame

  • ✓Free, and always there
  • ✕You pull, and the pull twists you
  • ✕The door can swing while you hold it
  • ✕Nothing solid to push down on
NOT IDEAL

An $11 Store Handle

  • ✓Cheap and easy to find
  • ✕Often plastic inside, under a thin metal tip
  • ✕Can flex when you lean your weight on it
  • ✕Usually no real guarantee
BEST CHOICE

Ameleria

  • ✓One solid piece of aluminum
  • ✓Rated to 400 lb
  • ✓Push straight up, no twist
  • ✓90-day money-back guarantee, even if used

How To Use It

It takes about 2 seconds, and you'll have it down after one try.

  1. Open the door all the way and swing your legs out
  2. Slot the metal tip into the door latch
  3. Press down on the grip and stand straight up
  4. Drop it in the door pocket for next time
Where it fits in

Every trip of your recovery, the same steady way

After surgery, the car trips add up fast: PT, checkups, errands. Each one is a chance to twist. Here's where the handle comes in.

  1. Going home: The first ride home
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    Going home

    The first ride home

    Pack it in your hospital bag. Getting out of the car at home is the first transfer you'll make on your new joint.

  2. Weeks 1-3: Back and forth to PT
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    Weeks 1-3

    Back and forth to PT

    Out of the car at the clinic, and back out again at home after a tiring session. Push up the same steady way every time.

  3. Weeks 4-6: Errands again
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    Weeks 4-6

    Errands again

    Pharmacy, groceries, church. More stops means more transfers. Keep it in the door pocket so it's always there.

  4. After: Back to your life
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    After

    Back to your life

    Low seats, wet parking lots and long drives are all easier with a solid grip. Most people just leave it in the car.

Follow your surgeon's and PT's instructions for car transfers. The handle gives you something solid to push on. It doesn't replace their advice.

Why Getting Out Of The Car Matters

25%

of adults 65 and older report a fall every year (CDC)

29%

of hip replacement patients still found getting in or out of a car uncomfortable, years after surgery (J Clin Med, 2023)

90-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not easier getting in and out of the car? We'll refund you in full, even if you've used it.

Have Questions? We Have Answers.

Will it scratch or damage my car?

No. The tip sits in the door latch, the same metal bar your door locks onto every day. Nothing gets screwed in or stuck on, and it comes straight out when you're done.

Is it strong enough for me?

It's rated to 400 lb. It's one solid piece of aluminum, so there's no plastic core to flex under you.

Will it fit my car?

If your car door locks onto a U-shaped metal latch on the door frame, it fits. That's nearly every car, SUV and truck made since 1990. Open your door and look at the frame: if you see that U-shaped bar, you're set.

Can I use it right after knee or hip surgery?

That's what it's made for. Ask your surgeon or physical therapist how they want you to get in and out of the car, then use the handle to push up instead of pulling on the door.

Do I need to have had surgery to use it?

No. It helps anyone who finds getting out of the car hard: sore knees or hips, a bad back, a low seat, or just getting older.

Is it easy to hold with arthritis?

Yes. The thick foam grip spreads the pressure across your palm, so you don't need a tight grip.

Does it wobble?

No. The tip seats into the latch and stops, so it doesn't rock or shift as you stand.

When will my order ship?

Orders are processed within 24 business hours and delivered in 8-15 business days. Shipping is free and tracked.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Email us within 90 days of delivery for a full refund. That includes a handle you've already used.

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One Handle In The Door Pocket

Every car trip gets a little easier when there's something solid to push on. Keep one in each car you ride in.

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