12.
Technical Specification
Size:
30 x 20cm
Weight:
454g/1lb of weights (113g/4oz each)
Material:
Polyester and PU Foam which have been tested to meet CPSIA
regulations and Flammability Test of 16 CFR 1610, March 25, 2008
Edition.
13.
Installation
1. Open the Velcro® at the ends of the four strips.
2. Use the long metal hook to put the weights into the strips. Place the metal loop of
the weight (one at each end) around the hook and carefully pull the weight into the
channel whilst placing your finger over the Velcro to stop the weight from snagging
on it.
You may use one, two, three of the strips or all of them at once. Each strip is
identical. This allows you to vary the amount of weight according to each client.
As a suggested guideline, it is recommended that the use of weights totalling a
maximum of 5% of the client’s total body weight. However, since all the weight is on
the client’s legs, a suggested starting point would be a maximum of 2.5% of the
weight of the client. This should be less for small children (not of school age).
Begin with the smallest amount of weight possible, and increase this gradually,
according to need and desired result. Please note – these are guidelines only, not
definitive rules for use.
Use this product appropriately and in accordance with the needs, comfort and
safety requirements of your client. Each client responds differently to weight –
some respond to more, others to less.
3. Make sure that the Velcro® is closed before use.
4. If desired, the weights may be used separately as individual therapy tools.
5. To remove the weight strips pull them out by lifting up and away from the
Velcro®.
