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Dorking Stocking and Sock Aid

ILC Reference NO 12:46:010
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Dorking Stocking and Sock Aid

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 flexible thin polythene stocking and sock donner, which adopts a curved shape when the stocking or sock is placed over it. Two cotton tape loop handles allow the stocking and sock aid to be pulled up. Also available as a pantihose aid which is a double shaped plastic sheet.

More Details

Models
Stocking Aid

Method Of Use
Method of Use
1. The stocking or sock is pulled far enough over the aid to keep the foot of the stocking or sock entirely smooth, with the heel underneath.
2. The leg of the stocking or sock is gathered in the notches at the top of the donner.
3. The device is placed on the floor with the help of the tape.
4. The foot is inserted into the device, which is pulled up over the heel and toward the knee using the tape.
5. Stocking or sock is easier to put on if the foot or aid is powdered with talcum powder

Dimensions
Stocking Aid
Overall Length.................................... 240 mm
Overall Length of Tape............................ 800 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
Smith & Nephew (UK)

Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
AUSMEDIC AUSTRALIA MOBILITY AND THERAPY CENTRE GEELONG,   GEELONG, VIC
AUSMEDIC/METRON,   CARRUM DOWNS, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,   BENDIGO, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - MILDURA,   MILDURA, VIC
ENDEAVOUR INDUSTRIES PTY LTD,   HALLAM, VIC
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND MOBILITY,   WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,   BENDIGO, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - GIPPSLAND,   SALE, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - HALLAM,   HALLAM, VIC
SIGMA - EXTEND A CARE (ONLY SUPPLIES THROUGH PHARMACIES)(1),   CLAYTON, VIC
STATEWIDE HOME HEALTH CARE (SHHC),   BRIGHTON, VIC
SYMBION (FORMERLY MAYNE FAULDING HEALTHCARE),   NOBLE PARK, VIC

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