USING ALL FRAME TYPES
CONTINUED
Walking
Place the frame one step ahead and walk towards it using the
1.
affected
leg
first, followed by the other leg, which should then step through.
Do not walk
too far into the frame area
.
When steady, lift the frame and place a short distance in front (When using
2.
front wheeled frames, the rear legs should be lifted and wheeled forward as
opposed to it being used as a wheeled rollator.) and repeat this process (Fig
3).
Getting into and out of Chairs
Position the frame in front of the chair.
1.
Get up by pushing on the arms of the chair and transfer hand to frame when
2.
fully standing.
To sit down, using the frame, turn round in front of the chair and feel the
3.
chair behind you with your legs.
Place hands gently on the chair arms, bend slightly forward and sit down
4.
gently (Fig 4).
FIG. 3
STANDARD WALKING FRAME
GETTING INTO AND OUT OF CHAIRS
