Trulife RM494 Instructions For Use

Instructions for Use – Walking Sticks
Catalogue Numbers
RM490574 #
RM492000 #
RM492001 #
RM494501*
RM494500*
#
Maximum user weight = 20st (125kgs)
*
Maximum user weight = 16st (100kgs)
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND ALWAYS USE AS ADVISED

Intended use

These devices are designed to provide support, stability and help with mobilisation of people with walking
difficulties and disabilities. This is a personal device.

Adjusting the device

The device must be adjusted by your medical professional prior to use.
To adjust your device the spring clip buttons are to be pressed in and the inner tube is either pulled out to
make the device longer or pushed down to make the device shorter, when the device is at the correct
height the buttons are then released and must fully protrude through the adjustment holes prior to use.
When standing upright holding the handgrip the user's arm should be slightly bent, when standing beside
the device the handgrip should reach just above the wrist joint.

Walking

The device should be held in the opposite hand to the affected leg e.g. if your left leg is the weak leg then
the device should be placed into your right hand. The device should be placed on the floor at the same
time as the affected leg which will create a triangular base between the users legs and the stick. The
unaffected leg should be moved in front of the affected leg and the sequence begins again.

On stairs

Where possible the user should use a handrail and hold the stick in the hand that is not supported by the
handrail.
When ascending stairs, the user should lead with the unaffected leg first, then bring the affected leg onto
the same step followed by the stick and repeat.
When descending stairs, the user should place the stick on the step below followed by the moving the
affected leg onto that step and lastly the unaffected leg should be brought onto the same step and repeat.

Sitting

The user should manoeuvre themselves to a position where they can feel the chair/bed behind their legs,
they should reach behind and feel for the chair handle or mattress whilst maintaining balance with the
device in your other hand, the second hand should be placed on the chair handle or mattress (you may
need to lean forward slightly) and in a slow and controlled manner, the user should lower themselves into
a seating position.
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