MTS SafetySure The Knee Sling For Walker

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• The Knee Sling Promotes:
  - Increased functional mobility-making standing and walking activities easier
  - Increased stability and balance
  - Improved cardiovascular capability
  - Safety-assures and maintains non weight bearing at the lower leg and foot
  - Improved energy expenditure
  - Allows for increased independence
  - Overall improved well being
• The Knee Sling Reduces:
  - Muscle imbalances during walking phase
  - Muscle atrophy at the affected limb and rest of body
  - Stress on joints and limbs
  - Upper extremity and lower extremity fatigue
• Assembly:
  - Adjust rolling walker so that when standing with arms at your side, the walker hand grips are at wrist level
  - Hold the knee sling with padding side facing up inside the walker with excess straps facing to the right
  - Take longest strap (one on each side of sling), pull over walker handle and attach to buckle located on the outside of the sling. Repeat for other side
  - Bring the horizontal strap around right front and back walker legs and connect
  - Adjust the knee sling height using the straps around the walker handles so the knee sling is at or slightly above your knee
  - Attach short tie down straps around horizontal walker brace for extra support
  - Tighten and secure all straps before use
• Reminders Before Use:
  - Knee sling to be used with standard rolling walker only
  - Keep straps on walker handles at all times with your hands when operating
  - Periodically check strap tension and position with excess use
  - Do not use if there is noticeable fraying or tearing on fabric, stitching or straps
  - Instructions may be stored inside the knee sling for a quick reference
  - Weight capacity is 300lb
• Cleaning Instructions:
  - Disinfecting wipes may be used to clean knee sling device
  - For tougher stains, it can be machine washed with plywood and foam support removed and all buckles and zippers clasped
  - Not recommended for dryers
  - Allow device to completely air dry before inserting plywood and foam support back into pocket

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