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Water Walker with Seat - Medium

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

Cradled in the water, yet free to move!

Circular flotation device promote independence and provide individuals with vertical position stability and support during water exercises and activities. Ideal for people with muscular dystrophy, arthritis, joint replacements, neurological disorders, etc. Also ideal for therapist, because walkers allow working with more than one patient at a time. Water walkers are available in two styles: 1. Seat model supports hip at a comfortable angle. 2. Belt and sling strap model supports weight-bearing patients for hip extension. Both styles feature chin and neck rest. Leg straps (sold separately) allow flexion, extension, hyperextension, adduction and abduction. to gain a better understanding of Water Walkers and their applications, order the instructional video (sold separately). Shipped directly from the manufacture. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Latex free. Size: Medium (50 - 100 lbs.)

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Typical Access Profile

Auditory

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Hearing
Hyper-Acute

Vision

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Vision

Gross Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Gross Motor

Fine Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Fine Motor

Developmental Age Range

0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 12
13 and Over

Language

Typical
Some Spoken
Receptive Only
Sign
Assistive/Augmentitive
Not Using Language
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