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K-Care Forearm Walking Tutor
ILC Reference NO 42:15:005
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
May be useful for someone who is unable to take weight through hands or wrists but requires the use of a walking frame for support or balance.
Options for rear mounting can provide opportunity for progressing the type of support given over time.
ILC Equipment Library
This item is available for short term hire in the ILC Equipment Library. Contact the library on phone number (03) 9362 6111 for details.
Short Description
The Walking Tutor is a powder coated aluminium walking frame. It is mounted at the front on two swivel castors and the rear mounting is a choice of swivel castors, fixed castors or glides. This frame is adjustable in height and folds for transportation. User supports are either two forearm gutter supports or a one-piece forearm rest. The Walking Tutor is available in three sizes.
More Details
Gutter Supports
Support is padded with foam
Length of support 230mm
Maximum length of handle from back of support 350mm
Handle is adjustable in angle through 360 degrees
Stem of gutter support can be rotated through 360 degrees
Models
Adult size
Child size
Junior size
Dimensions
Adult size
Overall Width..................................... 570 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 715 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. From 850 mm to 1350 mm
Castor Diameter................................... 100 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 100 kg
Weight (kg)....................................... 8.5 kg
Child size
Overall Width..................................... 540 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 465 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. From 500 mm to 700 mm
Castor Diameter................................... 70 mm
Weight (kg)....................................... 6.5 kg
Junior size
Overall Width..................................... 570 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 520 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. From 700 mm to 1000 mm
Castor Diameter................................... 100 mm
Weight (kg)....................................... 7.5 kg
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
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Place Of Manufacture
KDB Engineering (Western Australia)
Supplier Information
Name: Access Rehabilitation Equipment
Address:
17-19 Bond St
Sale
VIC 3850
Postal Address:
PO Box 1376
Sale
VIC 3850
Phone: 1300 723 830
FAX: 1300 723 831
Email: sales@rehabquip.com
Notes:
Also agents for Linds Rehabiliation.
Name: GMS Rehabilitation (Head Office)
Price: POA
Address:
Lot 1
48 Commercial Drive
Lynbrook
Vic 3975
Phone: 1300 734 223
FAX: 1300 734 553
Toll Free: 1300 734 223
Email: edwina@gmsrehab.com.au
Website: www.gmsrehab.com.au
Notes:
Home trials may be conducted by appointment.
Name: GMS Rehabilitation (Traralgon)
Price: POA
Address:
154 Princes Highway
Traralgon
VIC 3844
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 1897
Traralgon
Vic 3844
Phone: 1800 060 919
FAX: 1300 734 998
Toll Free: 1800 060 919
Email: sales@gmsrehab.com.au
Website: www.gmsrehab.com.au
Notes:
Opening hours:
9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Name: KDB Engineering Pty Ltd (K-Care)
Price: POA
Address:
100 Mulgul Road
Malaga
WA 6090
Phone: (08) 9248 4444
FAX: (08) 9248 4450
Email: gpearson@kcare.com.au
Website: http://www.hillshealthcare.com.au/arbitrage/pages/Home
Name: Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Albury
Price: POA
Address:
Shop 2
826 David Street
Albury
NSW 2640
Phone: (02) 6040 3444
FAX: (02) 6023 2838
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: albury@lifehealthcare.com.au
Website: www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Name: Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Brunswick
Price: POA
Address:
82 Albion Street
Brunswick East
VIC 3057
Phone: (03) 9384 1846
FAX: (03) 9384 2088
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: admin@lifehealthcare.com.au
Website: www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Notes:
Showroom operates 8:30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturday 9:30am to 1pm.
Name: Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Cheltenham
Price: POA
Address:
313 Warrigal Rd.
Cheltenham
VIC 3192
Phone: (03) 9584 1644
FAX: (03) 9584 0562
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: Lr@enternet.com.au
Website: www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Notes:
Showroom operates 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Name: Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Geelong
Price: POA
Address:
74 - 76 Fyans St
Geelong
VIC 3220
Phone: (03) 5223 2263
FAX: (03) 5223 2269
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
Email: Lr@enternet.com.au
Website: www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Name: Lifehealthcare (previously Central Victorian) Bendigo
Address:
51 Bridge St
Bendigo
VIC 3550
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 2139
Bendigo Mail Centre
Vic 3554
Phone: (03) 5441 8213
FAX: (03) 5441 7762
Email: bendigo@lifehealthcare.com.au
Website: www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Notes:
Open Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Home trials may be arranged by appointment.
Name: Linds Rehabilitation Equipment - Bendigo
Price: POA
Address:
78 Beischer Street
Bendigo
Vic 3550
Postal Address:
PO Box 5099
Bendigo
Vic 3550
Phone: (03) 5441 8966
FAX: (03) 5442 8375
Email: bendigo@lindsrehab.com.au
Notes:
Showroom operates 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday
Delivery time usually next day if in stock, if products require customisation additional time required for delivery.
Contact Linds for courier delivery costs and postage costs.
Name: Linds Rehabilitation Equipment - Gippsland
Price: POA
Address:
17 - 19 Bond St
Sale
Vic 3850
Postal Address:
PO Box 1376
Sale
Vic 3850
Phone: (03) 5144 7796
FAX: (03) 5144 6044
Toll Free: 1800 501 601
Notes:
This company services all of Gippsland.
Showroom open Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.
Contact Linds for courier delivery costs.
Name: Linds Rehabilitation Equipment - Hallam
Price: POA
Details: K-Care Forearm Walking Tutor $329.00 Date Effective 17/06/2009
Address:
58-60 Star Crescent
Hallam
VIC 3803
Postal Address:
PO Box 380
Berwick
VIC 3806
Phone: (03) 9796 3399
FAX: (03) 9796 3313
Email: sales@lindsrehab.com.au
Notes:
Opening hours:
8.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
An appointment may be preferred for complex enquiries. Appointments are not always necessary.
Name: Victorian Home Health Equipment (VHHE) (Heathmont)
Price: POA
Address:
Unit 1
51 Lusher Road
Croydon
Vic 3136
Postal Address:
P.O Box 109
Croydon
Vic 3136
Phone: (03) 9725 6577
FAX: (03) 97258067
Email: sales@vhhe.com.au
Website: www.vhhe.com.au
Notes:
Opening hours;
9.00am- 5.00 pm Monday - Friday
9.00am - 12.00 pm Saturday morning
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