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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
Guide A Sock
ILC Reference NO 12:46:017
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
Suitable for a user who cannot bend to their feet due to poor trunk control or reduced range of movement in their lower limbs.
Short Description
A metal sock donner with a circular centre and two pull handles. It allows a user to put on socks in a seated position without bending down to reach the foot.
More Details
Models
Guide A Sock
Method Of Use
Method of Use
Turn sock half inside out up to the heel.
Turn the Guide a Sock upside down and stabilise on floor with your feet.
Grasp the top of the sock and pull over top and bottom of the ring.
In this position the toe part of the sock appears in the ring.
Grasp the top of sock and toe and pull up as far as it will go.
Turn the Guide a Sock over and rest on the floor.
Grasp the handles with hands and position your foot into the ring and inside top of sock.
Push foot down into ring until it touches the floor.
Move foot back and forth on the floor to position sock correctly and comfortably onto foot.
Pull the Guide a Sock up the leg with the handles until sock is positioned correctly onto leg.
Remove the Guide A Sock and repeat procedure on the other foot.
Dimensions
Guide A Sock
Overall Width..................................... 400 mm
Overall Length.................................... 150 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. 625 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 550 g
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.
Place Of Manufacture
David Tucker ( Victoria Australia)
Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
STARGUARD INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY GUIDE A SOCK),
WARRANWOOD, VIC
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