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5. IN
USE
Use of the crutches should be subject to clinical
assessment and advice from a healthcare professional.
5.1 Partial Weight Bearing of Injured Leg
If the injured leg is able to support minimum weight.
• Place the crutches ahead of you, approximately
one step length, shoulder width apart and level.
• Move the injured leg to be level with the crutches.
• Bear as much weight as advised through your
injured leg but the remainder through the crutches
as you step through with the uninjured leg.
• Repeat until you reach your destination. Do not
rush, make careful, steady movements.
5.2 Non Weight Bearing of Injured Leg
If the injured leg is unable to support weight.
• Ensure the injured leg is held in a raised position
o
ff
the ground at all times, in a relaxed position.
• Place the crutches ahead of you, approximately
one step length, shoulder width apart and level.
• Lean forwards on the crutches to move the body
to be between the crutches, allowing the injured
leg to swing through freely.
5.3 Stairs
Only attempt to use the stairs if absolutely necessary.
Always use the handrail when possible.
5.4 Up-Stairs
• Push weight down through the crutch as you step
up with the uninjured leg.
• Move the injured leg and crutch to beside the
uninjured leg.
5.5 Down Stairs
• Place the injured leg and crutch on the lower step,
use the handrail and crutch for support.
• Move the uninjured leg down to beside the injured.
6. MAINTENANCE
Check that all
fi
xing clips are inserted correctly and
there is no excessive movement.
Inspect the product regularly for signs of wear or
damage, pay particular attention to the condition of the
tubes, adjustment holes and rubber ferrules.
Any suspected faults or damage should immediately
be reported to the supplier and the product taken out
of use.
7. CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS.
Clean regularly using a general purpose, neutral
detergent and warm water. Do not use bleach.
Please check the suitability of the cleaning products
before use. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths
as these could permanently damage the surface and
invalidate any warranty.
Allow product to dry thoroughly prior to use/storage.
8. ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS
M37364:
Crutch Pod
F17949:
Spare Ferrule – Grey
For more details please visit our website:
www.healthcarepro.co.uk or call Customer Services.
9. PRODUCT
DISPOSAL
Product should be thoroughly cleaned prior to disposal.
Product is manufactured from metal and plastic and
can be disposed of through Local Authority Household
Waste and Recycling Centres or through Local Trade
Waste Collectors.
10. PRODUCT GUARANTEE
NRS Healthcare guarantee this product for a period of
12 months, from the date of purchase, against faulty
materials and workmanship.
This guarantee does not cover; fair wear & tear, abuse,
misuse, interference or tampering with any part of the
product.
Any guarantee issued by NRS Healthcare does not
a
ff
ect your statutory rights.
If you have any problems with our products, please
contact us at the address below.
If you have experienced an injury, contact us but feel
free to contact the Medical and Healthcare products
Regulatory Agency at:
[email protected]
NRS HEALTHCARE
Sherwood House,
Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon
Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1UB, UK.
NRS HEALTHCARE
4C Altona Road, Blaris
Industrial Estate, Lisburn, Co Antrim,
Northern Ireland BT27 5QB
Tel: Customer Services: 0345 121 8111
Email: [email protected]
NRS Healthcare
is a leading supplier of community equipment and daily living aids.
Please visit one of our websites to view our full range of products:
www.healthcarepro.co.uk or www.completecareshop.co.uk
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