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DISCLAIMER:
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

The Bowling Arm

ILC Reference NO 71:41:002
Item sourced from ILC NSW database


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Short Description
A long handled device that enables the user to pick up, carry and deliver a bowl or jack, without bending. Available with either palm or thumb grip. Constructed from marine grade steel alloy with a polyester finish.

Price Guide
Approx Price: $199.00
Price Date: 18/06/2008
plus postage & handling
Price from Achievable Concepts - For thumb or palm pressure model


More Details
. Requires considerable thumb pressure.
. Palm pressure model available.
. Accommodates any size bowl or hack.
. Acceptable by bowling authorities (ABC and RVBA) at all levels of
competition.
. Can construct to special dimensions.
. Suitable for use with either right or left hand.
. Could be used from seated position (eg. wheelchair)
. The device weighs less than 1kg and can accommodate a knuckle width of 90mm.

Useful For:
- People who are unable to bend to access bowls (eg. back injuries).
- People who are are unable to achieve the finger positions
necessary to hold a bowl. (eg. amputated fingers, poor dexterity).


Models
LB01b Thumb Grip
LB02b Palm Grip


Method Of Use
Grasp handle with fingers. Push down with thumb on spring loaded lever to grasp bowl.
- Lever needs to be held in this position until bowl is released. Delivery of the bowl is achieved by a pendulum swing from the shoulder and releasing the thumb pressure.


Place Of Manufacture
Australia

Dimensions
Overall Length 635 mm

Display Information
ILCNSW may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact ILCNSW on 02-9890 0940 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ACHIEVABLE CONCEPTS,   MOONEE PONDS, VIC

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