XLR8
Non-hinged walker boot
Features & benefits
- Integrated rigid shell for optimal support and maximum protection
- Non-skid, low profile, shock-absorbing outer sole
- Wide base & tread pattern is durable and allows for easy and safe walking in all weather conditions
and on a variety of surfaces - Soft internal foot pad & wide heel area to accommodate bandages
- Integrated medial & lateral air pumps (and air release valves) for:
- perfect anatomical fit and faster oedema reduction
- individual control of dual air chambers
- Anatomically Correct upper edge of posterior calf shell to enhance comfort and patient compliance.
- Anterior-closure liner with adjustable sizing and extra length above the upper shell configuration to
eliminate potential edge pressure or soft tissue impingement. - Adjustable front plate compression due to strapping mechanism that enhances anterior and
circumferential compression. - Adjustable / removable toe guard for customised fitting
Indications
- Post-operative immobilization
- Stable fractures of loer 1/3 of leg
- Stable foot fractures
- Severe sprains
Contraindications
- Unstable fractures
- Fractures of upper tibia or fibula
- Do not apply in direct contact with broken skin
- Not suitable for patients over 160kg
Sizing guide
| SIZE | Ladies UK | Men UK |
| XS | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
| S | 3 - 6 | 3 - 6 |
| M | 6 - 9 | 6 - 9 |
| L | 9 - 13 | 9 - 12 |
| XL | 13 + | 12 + |
Fitting & user guide
Putting on the boot:
- Unfasten the velcro straps and remove the rigidfront part.
- Open the foam boottee.
- Sit down and plave your lower leg and foot in the foam boottee. Check that your heel is placed correctly at the bottom of the boot.
- Close the bootee and apply it firmly around the lower leg and foot.
- Replace the rigid front part.
- Fasten the walker boot again by tightening the velcro straps from the bottom up.
- Adjust the toe guard.
- To increase the compression while maintaining comfort at the ankle bones, inflate the the 2 air cells on either side of the Schilles Tendon by pressing the blue inflator bulb.
- To deflate the air cells and reduce compression, open the cap on the back of the inflator bulb and press the valve.
- Ty to walk with the boot to check that it fits properly and that it is working correctly.
Please note:
- The boot must be tightened enough to immobilise the foot but not so much taht it restricts blood circulation
- In the event of pain, tngling or numbness, loosen the strans or deflate the side air cells.
- Check with your practitioner
Removing the boot:
- Loosen the straps, remove the rigid front part.
- Open the boottee completely and pull your boot out, leaving the boottee inside the walker.
Care instructions
- Foam boottee fully removable for washing.
- Wash in cold water
- Fasten the Velcro tabs before washing
- Do not use detergents, fabric softeners or aggressive products( products that contain chlorine)
- Squeeze out excess water
- Dry away from the heat source
Additional information
COMPOSITION
- Shell:100% Polypropylene
- Lining:100% Polyurethane
- Straps:100% Polyamide
