I don't understand exactly how this works. My husband has full use of his hands, but is unable to put on socks because he can't bend over to start.
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You put the sock onto the apparatus like you have it on your foot then lay it on the floor and stick your foot into the sock tunnel and wiggle your foot as far up the front of the sock and pull the rope handles onto your foot
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but the sock over the plastic, grab the handles, insert the foot into the sock and pull the handles until the sock slides over the food and heal. Some power may help the foot slide on the plastic sock puller.
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i also can't been my knees it help by putting on my right sock you just slide your sock over the sock aid and it makes it easy to put it on with the use of the grips i hope this is helpfull
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Place the sock on the tube the heal goes toward the black rubber piece insert your toes into the tube take the ropes and pull the sock unto your foot works really great
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You hold the plastic end on your lap. You pull the sock onto the plastic holder Pick up the handles and then drop the plastic part onto the floor. Insert your foot into the plastic holder as if it were a shoe. You hold the rubber handles and just pull it up. The sock pulls on very easily. It is actually amazing.. lol. It works well, my hubby can't bend as well, so it works great.
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Put your sock fully on the plastic portion with the heel underneath the plastic away from the open side. Put the plastic part on he ground while holding the 2 grips. Put the plastic part directly in front of your foot. While holding the 2 grips, Put your foot into the plastic portion that will be holding your sock. Slowly pull the 2 handrails slowly and your sock will slide onto your foot. Its best to use the sock aid when your foot is completely dry or powder your foot. Once the sock slips on the foot, pull the 2 grips upward toward your head and hopefully your sock will slide up around your ankle. It may seam confusing at once but you will get it and when you do it is a great help.. Put your sock fully on the plastic portion with the heel underneath the plastic away from the open side. Put the plastic part on he ground while holding the 2 grips. Put the plastic part directly in front of your foot. While holding the 2 grips, Put your foot into the plastic portion that will be holding your sock. Slowly pull the 2 handrails slowly and your sock will slide onto your foot. Its best to use the sock aid when your foot is completely dry or powder your foot. Once the sock slips on the foot, pull the 2 grips upward toward your head and hopefully your sock will slide up around... » Read More Put your sock fully on the plastic portion with the heel underneath the plastic away from the open side. Put the plastic part on he ground while holding the 2 grips. Put the plastic part directly in front of your foot. While holding the 2 grips, Put your foot into the plastic portion that will be holding your sock. Slowly pull the 2 handrails slowly and your sock will slide onto your foot. Its best to use the sock aid when your foot is completely dry or powder your foot. Once the sock slips on the foot, pull the 2 grips upward toward your head and hopefully your sock will slide up around your ankle. It may seam confusing at once but you will get it and when you do it is a great help.. « Show Less
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A child could I don't know if an adult could without bending down a little.
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I would think so. It was just difficult for my 89 yr old mom to use on her own. You have to get the sock on the donner and then be able to pull it up. She wasn't able to do that.
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For me, the foot holders need more padding than what's provided. I use some extra foam squares and hand towels folded over. That works well for me in my 15-20 minutes that I'm inverted.
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You should be able to,roll the socks on the sock-aid all the way to the heel and toe is on the sock-aid and just pull the ropes and the compression stockings should be all the way on your foot than just pull up the sock.I hope this helped you.Have a good day.
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My husband is limited in his mobility and has no problem using this and can take care of himself. It can be used front, back and side. This has been a big help for us. We first saw it on Dr. Oz.
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The gadget worked rely well for normal socks. I would expect it will do the job with compression socks. Probably the hardest thing will be pulling the compression sock over the device which will depend on some elasticity in the sock to allow it to stretch over the blue foot. My best guess is yes it will work, but cannot confirm. The device was fabulous for me post hip replacement. Hope this helps.
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He can't go from front to back. He can sit up or lay down, but is restricted from front to back or visa versa.
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Yes, it would be like if you were pulling on a Jock strap or a pair of brief underwear for him. Once you get the underwear on him, it is just a matter of connecting everything. It would not be that difficult.
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Not to sure...it is a little cumbersome so if she has trouble bending over it may be hard for her to use. I get a little frustrated with it sometimes but the benefits are worth the trouble!
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I have good use of the left hand, not so good with the right. I grip the sock aid at the tips with my good hand, collapsing them flatly against one another. With my bad hand I begin to slip the sock over the tips, sometimes using my teeth. Once the sock covers the tips I am able to slip my foot in, pull it through and work it down. It works OK. So far I have found nothing better!
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You might check Brightlifedirect - they have things to help put on compression socks/stockings (which they mainly sell), so maybe something like that would help. Arcoa actually makes something to help with socks, check out their site to see many products. They go under Arcmate now, it seems, particularly for such helpful gadgets.
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I would say yes. I used to work with the elderly and I cannot imagine any of them being able to put these socks on by themselves without lots of patience and difficulties...and for some it may be totally impossible to do on their own.
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Well, I've never used it that way but you could use it to pull the bottom part of the leg opening over your foot I would think. Its kind of long to use to pull them all the way up.
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Not knowing what strength you have in your hands, or how much elasticity there is in compression socks, I don't know if you will have the hand strength to put compression socks onto the device. The socks I have are very roomy and easy to stretch. The device is pretty easy to use and I do love it. When my feet are damp it's less easy to use. After loading the sock onto the blue plastic piece, you put your foot into the hollowed part and pull with the strap. I hope this helps.
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No the elastic is not as tight as many socks so they don't dig into the tissues when his legs are swollen. This is the 2nd package we have ordered. He thinks they are quite comfortable. No tight places to rub.
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you simple stretch the sock over the semi circle until the heal. Then you just start you foot in the sock and grab the two handle and pull up.