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The Arjo walking Jacket was created to enable
therapists and carers to effortlessly aid patients with
standing, stepping and walking practice. The Arjo
walking jacket was designed to work in conjunction
with the Bianca/Bravo lifting system and the
mobile Arjo Maximove/Opera.
Initially, select a Walking Jacket from the range of
sizes to correspond with the weight, height and
proportions of the patient. The jacket should fit
firmly but comfortably around the patient. If it is
obvious that an incorrect size jacket has been first
selected, do not continue, but change it for the
correct size.
Identify the front of the jacket (front has two loops
positioned at waist level). Place the jacket over the
head of the patient; ensure the rear section is well
down the patient's back.
Bring the leg sections of the jacket through under
the patient's legs (see Fig. 1) ensuring the sections
are not twisted. Do not connect the leg sections yet.
Ensure all straps are not twisted before connecting
the buckles. The jacket attachment straps have
variable position loops all colored differently so it
is easy to identify the same loop on either side. The
same colored loop must always be used on both
sides. The loop to be selected will depend on two
factors, the type of Arjo lift being used for the
support and the height of the patient.
The next sequence of operations depends on which
type of Arjo lift is being used for the supportive
function.
Pass the waist straps around the patient ensure they
are not twisted and push them through the loops
(see Fig. 1) tighten the straps so as to be supportive
but not over tight, press the "Velcro" patches
together to fasten.
Fasten each chest strap (colored black) by
connecting the black buckles and adjust by pulling
the loose end of the strap until tight but not
restrictive. (See Fig. 2).
Take the leg straps (colored white) and connect the
buckles (left strap to left buckle, right strap to right
buckle.) Do not cross the body with the leg straps.
Adjust the straps by pulling the loose end of the
strap, again tight but not restrictive. (See Fig. 3).
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
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Walking Jacket
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