Mulholland WALKABOUT 3, WALKABOUT 4 User Manual
WALKABOUT
User s Manual
TM
3 & 4C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Design Goals
Precautions
Program Recommendations
Components
Assembly
Adjustment Overview
Fitting Instructions
Measure the Child
Seat, Hip & Trunk Supports
Pitch
3
3
3
4
4-5
6-7
8
9-18
9
10-11
9-10
Column Height
Spring/Shock Tension
Adjustable Length Base
Adjustable Width Base
Swivel Locks
No-Back Brakes
Headrest
Unicycle Saddle Seat
Options
Hand Holds & Arm Troughs
Neckrest
17
19-21
20
12
13
14
15
16
16
18
19
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Shoulder Pads 20-21
Operating Precautions
Maintenance
Technical Data
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PREFACE
This booklet provides the information required for the set
up and use of the Walkabout
using this system can be profound, not only in terms of gait
development, but also in terms of increasing the child s
independence, self confidence and social interaction.
DESIGN GOALS
The WalkaboutTM is designed to give a child the potential
for hands-free, self-initiated movement while providing
lateral support and assisted lift. This spring
allows for graduated weight relief as the child develops
TM
3 & 4C. The benefits of
-assisted lift
skill and standing tolerance. The adjustable pitch of the
column, along with the pelvic and trunk supports, can be
utilized to direct weight shift and assist with stepping.
PRECAUTIONS
1.
This stander should be used under the prescription of the
child s physician and under the direction of the child s
therapist. Often, ankle support is required prior to
utilization of this equipment.
2.
Never leave the child unattended!
supervision at all times.
3.
This stander is designed for use on level surfaces only.
4.
Do not use for transportation.
Maintain adult
5.
Adjust the frame length to suit conditions of use. A short
base used during play or out-of-doors can be
6.
Periodically check and tighten all loose fasteners. Loose
fasteners can cause the WalkaboutTM to be inoperable.
unstable.
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PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
Initially, many children use the WalkaboutTM as a
stationary stander to develop standing tolerance and to
develop hip and knee extension.
spasticity has nothing to do with strength!
weak hip flexors may utilize their adductors to assist (this
is not a good thing!) This situation can become more
severe if the child has limited dorsiflexion. Try activities
like kicking, marching, etc.
Arrange obstacle courses, tunnels to develop motor
planning skills.
Whenever possible, integrate their WalkaboutTM into peer
appropriate activities: soccer, T ball, participation in
family chores , ice-
skating.
Remember that
A child with
COMPONENTS
Refer to figure 1.
1.
Head rest
2.
Trunk support
3. Hip support
4.
Unicycle seat
5.
Swivel locks
6.
No-back brakes
7.
Toggle brakes
8. Anti-
9.
Column brace
10.
Column adjustment tube
tipper
4
11.
Column adjustment clamps
12.
Front column
13.
Rear column
14.
Push handle
15.
Crank
16.
Variable shock
17.
Spring stop assembly
18.
Sling bar clamps
15
14
13
16
11
17
12
18
1
2
Figure 1
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4
10
9
8
5
6
7
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ASSEMBLY
Tools Required:
3/16 allen wrench (included in pouch)
5/32 allen wrench (included in pouch)
1/4 allen wrench (included in pouch)
Tape measure
Adjustment Levers:
Refer to figure 2.
The adjustment levers can be
ratcheted so the handle can rotate
without affecting the tightness of
the screw.
1.
Pull out on black knob. Rotate the
handle so it is not obstructed.
2.
Release the black knob, and let
the handle slide back and lock with the screw.
3. Continue tightening/loosening the screw by rotating the
handle.
Ball Lock Pins:
Refer to figure 3.
1. Hold the head of the pin
between your index and
middle fingers.
2.
Press in on the button (1) with
your thumb while extracting
Figure 2
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or inserting the pin.
Figure 3
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Assembly Instructions:
Column Adjustment
Tube:
Refer to figure 4 .
1.
2.
3.
1
Place the base
assembly on the
floor.
Loosen the four
allen screws on
each tube
adjustment clamp
(1).
Slide the column adjustment tube through the tube
clamps.
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Figure 4
4.
Tighten all four allen screws on each tube clamp.
AntiRefer to figure 4.
Slide the antitube and replace the lower ball lock
pin.
so they are 1 to 2 from the
ground.
Column:
Refer to figure 5.
1.
Tipper:
Adjust the anti-tipper wheels
Loosen the levers (1) and remove
tipper tube (2) up into the column adjustment
3
1
2
the ball lock pin (2).
2.
Slide the rear column (3) into the
column adjustment tube.
3. Replace the ball lock pin and tighten the levers to lock
the column assembly in place. Keep reading for further
Figure 5
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ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW
Proper adjustment of the WalkaboutTM will significantly
improve the child s success. The therapist is encouraged to
try various adjustment combinations. If the child
demonstrates primarily reflexive movements and postures,
adjustments should be made to increase the amount of
assistance that the stander provides. As the child s skill
improves, adjustments should be made to decrease the
amount of assistance.
Adjustments:
1.
Column Tilt (Pitch):
space and can affect posture and tone.
2.
Column Height:
the stander provides (in addition to spring tension)
3.
Pelvic and Trunk Supports:
stability. These components also provide some of the
fine tuning for trunk alignment and control.
4.
Spring Tension:
more or less assistance can be provided to bring the child
into standing.
Affects the child s orientation in
Affects the degree of assistance that
Provide precise proximal
By changing the angle of spring tilt,
Note: See the following pages for assembly and fitting
instructions.
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