Knee-Stand Step Unit
For those who cannot use prosthetic feet.
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Looks strange, doesn't it? But it works if you are a double
below the knee amputee and you have reasonably good balance
and are steady when you stand on your knees. Your use of this
unit is subject to the conditions in the disclaimer appearing
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Getting up from the floor: Facing away from the padded seat, straddle the unit placing one knee on either of the lower steps (A). Using the hand-hold to steady yourself, place the other knee on the upper step (B) and raise the knee on step A up to step B. Lean your bottom backwards and sit on the padded seat. If your wheelchair (or other chair) is just behind the step unit, slide onto the chair. Getting down is the reverse of this procedure. |
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I developed this idea for those who cannot use artificial limbs.
I am a diabetic with poor blood circulation to my legs, even
after arterial bypass operations. Because of this, wounds do not
not heal; and the guy at the prosthetic store says he can't make
artificial feet that won't rub sores in what's left of my legs.
Fred built this unit for me. It works, but I find the Arm-Strong Step Unit easier to use. If you are in the Atlanta, GA area and you think this can be of use to you, contact me and you can come here and try it. If you can use it, it's yours for free. |
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DIMENSIONS MAY NEED TO BE CHANGED TO ACCOMODATE YOUR NEEDS. The
top knee step (A) should be long enough for your knee and stump
to fit easily between the hand-hold riser and the seat pedestal.
It should be just wide enough for both of your knees to fit. Step
A is 9" by 14" in the unit shown. The entire length of the unit
shown is 24". This unit was built using 3/4" plywood. The height
of any unit should be 19" which is right (or at least do-able)
for most chairs. Step C should be wide enough to hold one knee;
this one being 4 1/2" wide. B and D should present a rise of
4 1/2" so that the step heights are about 5 1/4" with the 3/4"
top plates. I suggest using some carpet on the actual step areas
for your comfort. Let me know about your experiences; any improvments you have. Send me a photo if you wish. <mark@eiw.com> |
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