MTS Systems SAFETYSURE THE KNEE SLING User manual

SafetySure®The Knee Sling™
Is a safe and easy way to improve mobility for individuals that need to maintain non-weight bear-
ing on their lower leg or foot due to injury or surgery. The Knee Sling attaches to any walker in
seconds. No additional tools or hardware are needed. The Knee Sling is height adjustable and
can be placed on either side of the walker. The Knee Sling is covered with a water resistant fab-
ric for easy cleaning. The walker can be folded with The Knee Sling attached for storage. The
resting platform has a 2 inch foam pad that is both comfortable and reduces the possibility of
pressure sores. The Knee Sling is designed to fit on standard and wheeled walkers. The Knee
Sling improves mobility and balance and is ideal for individuals recovering from lower extremity
amputations, ankle fractures, surgeries and diabetic foot wounds. Weight capacity 300 lbs.
To Order Call: 1.800.854.4687
34 Sullivan Road, Unit 32 - North Billerica, MA 01862
SAFETYSURE®THE KNEE SLING™
Non-weight Bearing Support for Lower Leg
The Knee Sling - Item 6050
Provides non-weight
bearing support for
lower leg and foot.
The Knee Sling:
 Increases functional mobility and makes standing
and walking easier
 Maintain non-weight bearing on the lower leg and
foot
 Provides increased independence
 Improves balance while walking
 Can be used on either side of the walker
 Installs in seconds, no tools required
 Does not need to be removed when storing or
transporting your walker

SAFETYSURE®THE KNEE SLING™
Installation Instructions
To Order Call: 1.800.854.4687
34 Sullivan Road, Unit 32 - North Billerica, MA 01862
The Knee Sling can be attached to the right or the left side of your walker depending on your needs. The Knee Sling
is easy to install. Simply follow the steps below.
Step 1:
Adjust your walker so
that when standing with
your arms at your side,
the walker hand grips
are at wrist level
Step 3:
Adjust The Knee Sling
height using the straps
around the walker han-
dles so that The Knee
Sling is at or slightly
above your knee.
Step 2:
Hold The Knee Sling
with the padding side
facing up and the stabi-
lizer straps facing the
side of the walker you
wish to use The Knee
Sling on. Place a han-
dle strap over the hand
grip of your walker, and
attach to the corre-
sponding buckle on the
sling. Repeat process
with the other handle
strap on the other side
on the walker.
Step 5:
Tighten all straps and check buckles of The Knee Sling
before using your walker. Periodically recheck to make
sure that straps remain tight.
Stabilizer Straps
Step 4:
Wrap the stabilizer
strap 360 degrees
around the front and
rear legs of your walker
as shown in figure (A).
It is critical that the sta-
bilizer strap is wrapped
completely around the
legs of your walker be-
fore connecting the
strap using the plastic
buckle, see figure (B).
Tighten Stabilizer Strap
to stabilize The Knee
Sling.
(A)
(B)
Handle Straps