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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
Auscare Adjustable Aluminium Walking Sticks
ILC Reference NO 42:23:024
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Aluminium adjustable walking stick with choice of 5 handle types including swan neck, crook handles, T handle and left and right contoured grips. A folding adjustable stick is also available with the above handles.
PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing
FEATURES
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
·This item should be trialled in the user"s own environment to ensure maximum safety and independence. Environmental considerations include eg: kerbs, footpaths, tram and railway crossings, street crossings, etc.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard (s).
CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
Swan neck grips may provide increased stability as the handles curves back on itself and the upright section is directly under the middle of the handle. This provides a flat surface to grasp.
Crook handles allow users to hold the walking stick in a variety of positions, which may benefit the wrist position.
T grips may be useful for people who are unable to grasp walking sticks in the palm of their hands as they can be grasped with hooked fingers.
Contoured grips may help to distribute pressure across the palm of the hand.
MODELS/STYLES
Crook handle ac 17d
Rehab ac 17el
Rehab ac 17er
Swan neck ac 17a
T handle ac 17c
Walking stick adjustable
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
GEELONG WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PTY LTD,
GROVEDALE, VIC
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