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I love this little guy. It's compactness can't be beat. When you need a little something more than a cane, this can't be beat. Remember, this isn't meant to replace a full size a 3 or 4 walker. I don't regret getting one. It's always in the car.
There are ski glides available that have fabric "slippers" you can fit over them for this very reason. They protect wood floors that may be prone to scratching, especially if you're putting a lot of weight thru the walker. But, if your floors are tile, linoleum, or laminate, you don't have anything to worry about because the skis will just slide over them.
or a simpler way is to Remove assembly and throw over your left or right shoulder ! Been in a chair since 1977 and have never used them ! But I do realise there are some cases where people need them to do transfers 🤟
Agreed. It does depend on your comfort level. I typically am working with caregivers who need suggestions for their and their care recipient's safety with transfers.
Unfortunately, using this technique, as with any, is dependent on the caregiver's ability and limitations, the limitations of the care recipient, and also environmental factors like steep or narrow steps. There are situations that 1 person cannot safely do.
Thanks. I bought a used walker that had tennis balls and was searching for how to replace them. I didn't know these skis existed but I bought them, they fit great and work well.
It's generally easier for a person to "slide" across the transfer board when there is clothing on or fabric between the skin and board. Some will use a towel or pillowcase to sit on or try to use "baby powder" on the board. I hope that helps.
This may or may not be the case. In some cases a person may have mobility but may not be able to stand up, or may be too heavy or nervous to attempt to stand. In other cases the caregiver may not feel confident to have someone try to stand, being injured or relatively weak. The video shows the "positioning" that both the caregiver and care recipient need to go through in order to complete the transfer regardless of ability. Each person will have different abilities. What is essential is that the care recipient can actually sit upright with or without support. Otherwise, the transfer board is of no use.
Tks only allowed to take ma u be 1 step not walking yet. 78 yrs old 200 # and both legs broken severely and fr leg still non weight bearing and left leg only really to stand but need to be able to get to wheelchair and in bathroom
Man, that’s an awful situation. I would ask the doctor for a home physical therapy consult to see what you’re working with a show you a safe way to move around. If you are able to weightbear through at least 1 leg, it’s feasible to be able to pivot to the commode. But bathrooms are usually pretty tight working spaces. A “drop arm” commode may be easier to use than trying to get into the bathroom
For someone living with paraplegia, you would need 2 different items. 1. a "drop arm commode" and 2. a slide/transfer board. This video shows the basics, but I need to make one that will address this specific question. I hope this helps a little. ru-vid.com8t0pcyAsA3Y?feature=share
