Handicare DELUXE WALKING SLING User manual

DELUXE WALKING SLING
CHEST STRAPS
LEG
STRAPS
D-RINGS STRAPS
BUCKLES
1. With the individual seated
in the wheelchair or chair,
position the back support of
the sling on the patient’s back.
The back support of the sling
should be placed under the
arms of the patient. Loop the
chest straps through the two
D-rings and secure using the
Velcro strips located on the
chest straps.
BACK
SUPPORT
2. The leg strap should be
fitted by slipping the sheep
skin padded portion around
the patient’s thigh. Adjust the
sheep skin material around the
thigh as required.
The leg strap should be se-
cured with the buckle. Repeat
procedure for the other leg in
the same manner.

The deluxe walking sling should be checked regularly to
DELUXE WALKING SLING
3. The straps can be attached to the
carry bar. We recommend the first
loop be used as an initial starting
point. The straps should bear the
same weight distribution.
4. Raise the carry bar such that the
straps begin to tighten. At this
point, check to ensure that the
straps are connected to the carry
bar prior to proceeding. Continue
lifting the patient. During the lift if
the sling feels uncomfortable, the
patient should be lowered and the
straps and/or leg pieces re-
positioned.
5. In order to attain the best verti-
cal positioning, the leg pieces on
the back of the patient may need to
be re-positioned (slide inward).
During the lift the patient should
have access to parallel bars (or
similar device) which is used to
assist in lifting to an upright posi-
tion, as well as for support. Once
sufficient height is attained, the
patient can proceed with walking
exercises.