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Item Details
Homecraft Compression Stocking Aid
ILC Reference NO 12:46:007
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
Some bending may be required to pull the stocking over the knee.
Short Description
A plastic stocking aid with a series of grooves along each side and tapered at the end. The grooves assist with maintaining the compression stocking in position on the aid. The foot portion of the compression stocking is pulled onto the aid whilst the user is seated. The tapes allow the aid to be dropped to the ground and the foot inserted into the aid that holds the stocking open. Pulling the tapes will pull the stocking over the heel and up the leg. Available in a small or larger size.
More Details
Models
Compression Stocking Aid
Method Of Use
Method of Use
1. Sit on the edge of a firm surface and place feet on the floor.
2. Hold the compression stocking aid firmly in the lap, with notched edges towards the user and cord edge towards the floor.
3. Line up the heel of the compression garment and pull it over the sock aid.
4. Using the palms of both hands push the compression stocking down onto the aid until the the toe reaches the sock aid.
5. Keep the stocking evenly gathered along the notches.
6. Make sure it does not extend beyond the edge of the sock aid, where the cord is attached.
7. Drop the aid to the floor in front of the foot, with the heel of the compression stocking facing downwards
8. Position the cord on both sides of the leg and hold it beside the knee.
9. If possible point the toes.
10. Slip the sock aid over the foot until the toes reach the end of the compression garment.
11. Wiggling the toes may help the compression garment move onto the foot.
12. Pull the cord over the knee to bring the sock aid over the heel and up the back of the calf.
13. Grasp the cord firmly close to the knee and gently tug on the stocking aid as it pulls the compression stocking into place.
14. Continue to pull the sock aid until it releases from the compression garment.
Dimensions
Compression Stocking Aid
Overall Width..................................... From 130 mm to 150 mm
Overall Height (Max).............................. From 130 mm to 146 mm
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
Homecraft (UK)
Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SHEPPARTON,
SHEPPARTON, VIC
GMS REHABILITATION (TRARALGON),
TRARALGON, VIC
STATEWIDE HOME HEALTH CARE (SHHC),
BRIGHTON, VIC
SURGICAL SYNERGIES PTY LTD,
AUBURN, NSW
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