Drive Forearm Platforms

Drive Medical Forearm Platforms Features

• Brackets mount anywhere along the handlebar, including the front bar
• Additional height adjustment is achieved by adjusting the handlebar height
• Each side is individually adjustable and allows custom support for each user
• The contoured armrest is molded in 1 piece with a flexible edge for added comfort
• Height adjustment is achieved by setting the collar at the appropriate height adjustment hole
• Drive Mobility Forearm Platforms feature velcro straps that prevent arms from slipping
• Brackets can be mounted facing the inside or the outside of the handlebar allowing for lateral adjustability

How to use Drive Forearm Platforms?

The position is determined by patients weight bearing needs. Positioning the mounting bracket and forearm platform close to the walker uprights encourages a more upright position and positioning them farther forward will promote more of a forward lean.

Installation of Mounting Bracket

• Remove screws from brackets
• Mount brackets on the handlebar. They can be mounted at any position along the handlebar and can be mounted with the opening facing the inside or the outside of the handlebar
• Tighten screws

Forearm Platform:

• Insert vertical handgrip and post into forearm platform tube. The post can be inserted on either side of the tube to allow for additional adjustability.

Adjustments of Drive Medical Forearm Platforms:

• Loosen mounting bracket knob and place forearm platform post into the mounting bracket opening.
• Rotate forearm platform inward or outward to appropriate position.
• Tighten mounting bracket knob
• Determine forearm platform height by setting collar at the appropriate height adjustment hole on the post.
• Position forearm platform at the height desired.
• Loosen knob to pronate or supinate the vertical handgrips. Tighten knob at a desired position.
• Loosen knob to extend or shorten the distance between the vertical handgrip and the forearm trough. Tighten knob at the desired position.
• Loosen ratchet handle to adjust the angle of the vertical handgrip. Tighten handle at the desired position.
• Secure arm in forearm trough with Velcro strap.

Drive Forearm Platforms Compatible with:

Medline Adjustable Aluminum Cane

PVI Elev8 Adjustable Threshold Ramp