SIMPLYMED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY FOLDING WALKING FRAMES
USING ALL FRAME TYPES
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 3).
FIG. 3
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 4).
FIG. 4
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