FOREARM FRAME
ADJUSTING THE FOREARM
CONTINUED
1.
Face the open end of frame.
2.
Open all the Velcro flaps and
undo both of the handwheels
(turn anti-clockwise).
3.
Place one of your forearms
centrally on the padded trough
and adjust the handgrip so that
it can be gripped comfortably.
Now tighten the handwheel (turn
clockwise).
4.
Repeat this process for the
other forearm unit.
5.
Once again, rest your forearm
on the padded trough and hold
the grip. Using your free hand
secure the padded straps, via the
Velcro, around your arm, ensur-
ing your arm can slip in & out
comfortably (Fig 3).
6.
Repeat this process again for
the other side.
WALKING
1.
Place the frame one step
ahead and walk towards it using
the
affected
leg first, followed by
the other leg, which should then
step through.
Do not walk too far
into the frame area.
2.
When steady, lift the frame
forward a short distance (if using
a wheeled frame,
push
it forward)
and repeat this process (Fig 4).
CHAIRS
(Getting into and out of)
1.
Position the frame in front of
the chair.
2.
Get up by pushing on the arms
of the chair and transfer hand to
frame when fully standing.
3.
To sit down, using the frame,
turn round in front of the chair and
feel the chair behind you with your
legs.
4.
Place hands gently on the chair
arms, bend slightly forward and sit
down gently (Fig 5).
USING ALL FRAME TYPES
FIG 4
FIG 5
