Kc Vizziq User manual

USER GUIDE

SAFETY NOTE

The Vizziq™is recommended for use with supervision and / or instruction from clinician or trained personnel.

Follow all directives from your physician / health professional for any movements that should be avoided.

Read All Instructions Before Use

Follow All Instructions and Train Often!

•Designed to improve your waking, posture and gait mechanics.

• Use often for general tness, pre and /or post rehabilitation.

Train 2-7 times per week for best results.

• Proven to enhance gait speed, symmetry and hip/trunk rotation.1

1 Moua, Kirkeide & Szyszka, Posters on the Hill, Washington DC, A Novel Gait Trainer Facilitates More Natual Walking Patterns in Adults 65 Years and Older.

Supervised by: Szymanski PhD, Myers PhD, Norton PhD, Brueggemann PhD, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 2017.

1Front Frame

2Front Crossbar

3Tie Rod with Springs

4Quick Connector

5Side Frames

6Detent Pin

7Non-Pivoting Locking Feature

8Left Handlebar

9Right Handlebar

10 Brake Cable

11 Ball Stud

12 Right Leg

13 Left Leg

14 Handlebar Adjustment Knob

15 Back Plate

16 Cable Tie

17 Upper Handgrip

18 Lower Handgrip

19 Brake (Squeeze)

20 Wheel Locking Mechanism (Pull)

21 Rear Vertical Frame Tube

21 10

14 1

How to Assemble

•Stand the Vizziq™with four wheels in contact with

the ground.

•The Vizziq™comes mostly assembled. Stand the Vizziq™

with four wheels in contact with the ground. Swing the

left leg out followed by the right (leg with Vizziq™label)

so that the tie rod with springs is positioned parallel,

along the inside of the front crossbar.

•Insert the detent pin through

the non-pivoting locking feature

located near the center of the

crossbar. Squeeze the middle bars

together for ease of insertion.

•Standing outside and in front of

the front crossbar, locate the quick connector (found on

each end of the tie rod) and slide the outer sleeve back

until the socket is fully open (ensure the sleeve opening

is facing downward by centering the black line), then

place the open socket on the

ball stud (located on each of

the side frames) pressing down

until the ball is in the socket.

•Release the outer sleeve and

the connector should lock onto

the ball stud (if sleeve does

not lock, rotate the sleeve or

the side frame back and forth

until it locks). This will align

both side frames, keep the

rear wheels in line, and create

a 90-degree angle at the two

front corners of the Vizziq™

•The up-right handlebars are designed to allow for

maximum postural positioning. If the unit was shipped

to you, it will arrive in a semi unassembled form.

•Insert the right and left handlebars into the rear vertical

tubes of the frame by unscrewing the handlebar

adjustment knobs and removing the backing plate as

pictured below.

•Position the brake cables along the frame and anchor

with cable ties as seen in the photos.

Adjusting & Setting

Handlebar Height

•Adjust the handlebars according to user height while

user is standing inside the Vizziq™

•To position, secure and tighten the handle bars,

align the holes on the handlebars with the holes

on the Vizziq™’s rear vertical frame tube.

•Place the backing plate for the

retention knob through both

tubes and tighten the retention

knob until secure. Secure both

right & left retention knobs by

hand (do not over tighten).

Getting Started

For safety have attendant close by for optimal

security while getting started and/or as long as

needed for condence and safety.

SAFETY NOTE

Vizziq™is recommended for use with supervision and/or

instruction from clinician or trained personnel.

Lower PlacementUpper Placement

•Begin with the wheels locked and keep the Vizziq™ in

non-pivoting/locked position. Walk into the Vizziq™and

grasp the handlebars: Elbows bent at 90 degrees to

grasp up-right. Elbows slightly bent with arms at your

sides to grasp lower handgrips.

•The lower handgrips will provide some lower body/joint

unloading/less weight bearing, if recommended

by your health provider. If unloading is desired, position

the handle bars lower so the user’s arms are slightly

bent while holding and slightly pushing down on the

lower handgrips.

•Position the height of the handgrips so the user is

relaxed through the neck, upper trunk and shoulders,

and can stand comfortably.

•Position wrists at the most comfortable level.

Hand Brakes

•Brakes are designed to stop

or slow the rear wheels by

squeezing the loop handle.

•To lock the wheels on the

Vizziq™

, pull out/down on the

loop of the handle.

Positioning

For safety, have attendant close by for optimal

security while getting started and/or as long as

needed for condence and safety.

Alignment

1 Stand tall inside the frame close to the handlebars.

2 Position your shoulders over your hips.

3 Relax your shoulders and keep your head level

Non-pivoting / Locked

Position

•For safety, keep the Vizziq™in the

non-pivoting/locked position for

greater stability. Lock the pivoting

mechanism in the center of the

front crossbar by inserting the

detent pin through the locking

feature located in the front center

crossbar. Squeeze the crossbars

together for easier pin insertion.

The spring loaded resistive pivoting

will be locked out and the Vizziq™

will operate as a static 4-wheel device.

SAFETY NOTE

Follow all directives from your physician / health professional

for any movements that should be avoided.

Pivoting / Articulating

•Unlock the device and store the

pin in the center hole of the top

center crossbar. While becoming

accustomed to the pivoting

feature of the Vizziq™, stand

inside the device and position

your elbows at 90 degrees for

upper hand grips or with arms at

sides elbows relaxed, for lower horizontal hand grips.

•Grasp the handlebars and move your trunk naturally in a

pivoting motion (rotating left to right) while standing in

place. The Vizziq™will provide support while you rotate

your trunk.

Begin Walking

•Position your body inside the Vizziq™; it will surround

you and move with you. Move naturally with your arms

comfortably near your sides and allow your body to

experience the dynamic stability of the Vizziq™

You should feel supported while allowing for natural

movements through your torso and hips.

•The lower handgrips will provide some lower-body

unloading for less weight bearing, if recommended by

your health provider. If unloading is desired, position the

handle bars lower so that the user’s elbows are slightly

bent while holding and slightly pushing down on the

lower handgrips. Position the height of the handgrips

so the user is relaxed through the neck, upper trunk and

shoulders, and can stand comfortably. Position wrists at

the most comfortable level.

QUICK REVIEW

1 Lock the wheels - pull hand loop out/down.

2 Non-pivoting/locked Method: Insert pin

through the center cross bars.

3 Grasp the handlebars.

4 Stand tall inside the Vizziq™ frame.

5 Keep arms close to your body.

6 Squeeze brake handle to unlock wheels.

7 Walk naturally staying inside the frame.

Stand tall. Look straight ahead.

8 Pivoting Method: Remove pin to engage

the pivoting feature and repeat 3-7.

Folding / Storing the Vizziq™

•Stand inside the Vizziq™

with four wheels in contact

with the ground.

•Unlock the device by removing the center detent pin

and place it in the storage hole on the center front

crossbar. Disconnect the side frames by releasing the

quick connector. Slide the outer sleeve back until the

socket is fully open and lift off the ball stud.

•To position the Vizziq™for

folding/storage, swing the

left leg out (clockwise)

followed by swinging the

right (leg with Vizziq™

label) counterclockwise so

the tie rod with springs is

positioned parallel, along

the inside of front crossbar.

Secure with rubber twist

tie looping through center

and tighten.

•If needed for storage or

transit, shorten or remove

handlebars by disassembling

from frame: Loosen the

retention knob and remove

the back plate. Remove total

adjustment assembly so

that handlebars move freely

up, down or if necessary,

handlebars may be completely

removed from rear frame.

Store the adjustment assembly

parts in the frame if removing

handlebars.

DISCLAIMER

KC Product Development is not responsible for any injuries, product failure or any injury or malfunctioning during use of Vizziq™.

Contact KC Product Development, L.L.C. 2916 Hilldale Ave NE Mpls, MN 55418 or call 612.598.1702, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your Vizziq™ .