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Item Details
Kickstart
ILC Reference NO 42:89:002
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Kickstart is a portable hand held device (like a walking stick) that provides the user with a visual cue to help initiate a first step. It has been developed for people with Parkinson"s Disease who have difficulty initiating walking. The device consists of a walking stick with a retractable yellow pointer that projects from the stick when downwards pressure is applied to the stick.
PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing
FEATURES
Features
Can be used in either hand.
To change sides, depress height adjustment buttons and turn the handle around so that the yellow pointer faces towards the body when held in the hand.
Kickstart is better used short rather than long, as body weight is used to operate the stick.
Method of Use
1. Place stick on the ground a short distance in front and to the side of foot
2. Press down on the stick to extend the yellow pointer all the way to the ground. This provides the visual cue to initiate walking.
3. While leaning on the stick, step over the yellow pointer.
4. Release pressure on the stick and the pointer will automatically retract.
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
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).
MODELS/STYLES
Kickstart
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
JOHN M GREEN,
FIG TREE POCKET, QLD
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