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Push-button feature allows height to be quickly adjusted, cushioned underarm pads help reduce pressure and underarm fatigue
CRUTCH FITTING GUIDE : 1) Crutch height: adjust crutch height by depressing push-button, rotating foot piece clockwise 1/4", and pulling the foot piece down until the bottom is at the desired patient height. Rotate foot piece counter-clockwise to lock leg in place. 2) Hand grip: adjust the hand grip so that there is a slight bend at the patient's elbow (approx 10degree). Set and tighten the adjusting bolts. 3) Check Fit: with the bottom of the crutches slightly outside and in front of the pateint's feet, the pateint should be able to lean forward comfortably , resting on the u nderarm supports. crutches should not be so long that they force the pateint to stand completely erect. <br><strong> Warnings</strong></br>Have your doctor or therapist demonstrate the the proper use. Replace the crutch tips with the proper size if they should become worn. Periodically check the tightness of the handgrip wing nuts. If the crutch become damaged, replace immediately. Be careful when walking on wet or slppery surfaces.
Push-button feature allows height to be quickly adjusted, cushioned underarm pads help reduce pressure and underarm fatigue
CRUTCH FITTING GUIDE : 1) Crutch height: adjust crutch height by depressing push-button, rotating foot piece clockwise 1/4", and pulling the foot piece down until the bottom is at the desired patient height. Rotate foot piece counter-clockwise to lock leg in place. 2) Hand grip: adjust the hand grip so that there is a slight bend at the patient's elbow (approx 10degree). Set and tighten the adjusting bolts. 3) Check Fit: with the bottom of the crutches slightly outside and in front of the pateint's feet, the pateint should be able to lean forward comfortably , resting on the u nderarm supports. crutches should not be so long that they force the pateint to stand completely erect. <br><strong> Warnings</strong></br>Have your doctor or therapist demonstrate the the proper use. Replace the crutch tips with the proper size if they should become worn. Periodically check the tightness of the handgrip wing nuts. If the crutch become damaged, replace immediately. Be careful when walking on wet or slppery surfaces.
