WALKING:
1. Stand straight, do not hunch over.
2. Move the walker forward. Be sure to place all 4 legs on the
ground at one time.
3. Don’t rock from the back legs of the walker to the front.
4. Step FIRST with your WEAK leg.
5. Your STRONG leg goes LAST.
(You will want to keep it close enough to your body so that it’s
not a strain to reach it. You also don’t want to try to “catch up”
to where you have pushed it. Instead, start with shorter steps to
make sure you are stable.)
GOING FROM SITTING TO STANDING:
1. Place the walker in front of you with the open side facing you.
2. Make sure all 4 tips or wheels of your walker are touching the
ground.
3. Lean slightly forward and use your arms to help you stand
up. DO NOT pull on or tilt the walker to help you stand up.
Use the chair armrests or handrails if they are available. Ask
for help if you need it.
4. Grab the handles of the walker.
5. You may need to take a step forward to stand up straight.
6. Before starting to walk, stand until you feel steady and are
ready to move forward.
GOING FROM STANDING TO SITTING:
1. Back up to your chair, bed, or toilet until the seat touches the
back of your legs.
2. Make sure all 4 tips or wheels of your walker are touching the
ground.
3. Reach back with one hand and grab the armrest, bed, or
toilet behind you. If you had surgery on both legs, reach back
with one hand, then the other hand.
4. Lean forward and move your weaker leg forward (the leg you
had surgery on).
5. Slowly sit down and then slide back into position.
TO GO UP/DOWN STAIRS:
Walkers are not recommended for use on stairs. If a walker is the
only device you can use, follow the special instructions given to
you by your physical therapist.
TO GO UP CURBS/PAVEMENTS:
1. Get the walker as close to the curb as
possible.
2. Place the walker up on the curb with all 4 legs down at on the
ground.
3. Step up with the STRONG leg FIRST.
4. The WEAK leg comes up LAST
TO GO DOWN CURBS/PAVEMENTS:
1. Get the walker as close to the edge of the curb as possible.
2. Place the walker down to the lower level.
3. Step DOWN with your WEAK leg.
4. Your STRONG leg comes down LAST
SAFETY TIPS:
• Do not try to carry anything in your hands when using a walker.
Instead, get a basket or bag to attach to the walker. Place your
things in that.
• Do not try to hold on to the walker when you stand up. It may
tip over on you. Instead, push up from the surface you are
sitting on.
• If your therapist issues a walker with wheels on the front, follow
the special instructions for its use and safety.
• Remove throw rugs in the home so they don’t catch the
walker’s wheels.
• Secure electrical cords to the oor or reroute them so they
aren’t in your path.
• Get rid of any clutter that could impede your walking or cause
you to trip.
• Keep the oors clean and dry.
• Wear shoes or slippers that have non-slip or rubber soles.
Avoid wearing shoes that have leather soles or heels.
• Frequently check the tips and wheels of the walker. Replace
them if they become worn. You can get replacement wheels
online or nd replacement tips online or at drugs stores,
pharmacies, or a medical supply store.
• To keep your hands free, attach a basket or pouch (like a fanny
pack) to your walker to hold small things you need to carry
with you.
MAINTANANCE:
The walker is designed for minimum maintenance.
To clean, wipe over with a soft cloth. Use general purpose
neutral detergent and warm water.
Do not use harsh abrasives.
Clean regularly and dry.
Periodically check and tighten all nuts, bolts, screws, and other
hardware on the walker.
Device readiness: With the device fully assembled and checked
for safety of use, it is ready for use.
Reusability: If the device foot becomes worn, or the handle
becomes dilapidated, discontinue use and obtain a new device.
When to consult a healthcare professional: If the user
complains about any discomfort or inconvenience using the
device, consult with a healthcare professional.
Should any problems be experienced from the use of this device, please
incident or harm be the result of the use of this device, please inform the
manufacturer and the health authorities in the country of sale.
2 Sunrock Close, Sunnyrock,
Germiston, Gauteng, 1401
www.medinox.co.za
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Publicaon date: 15 October 2021
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