DeRoyal LMB Instructions For Use Download Page 1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read all instructions, warnings and

precautions before use.

PRECAUTIONS

These products are to be fitted initially by a healthcare

professional whom is familiar with the purpose for

which they are used. The healthcare professional is

responsible for providing wearing instructions and

precautions to other healthcare professionals, care

providers involved in the patient’s care, and the patient.

If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or discomfort

occurs, use should be discontinued and a healthcare

professional consulted. Consult your medical

professional immediately if you experience sensation

changes, unusual reactions, swelling or  prolonged

pain while using this product. The Ankle Contracture

Boot should be removed routinely and skin assessment

performed to check for any redness or pressure points.

If redness or pressure points are detected, adjust the

boot to eliminate pressure points or discontinue

wearing the boot and contact your physician or medical

practitioner. Open wounds should be covered, as

directed by the patient's physician, prior to use of this

Ankle Contracture Boot. Make sure there is no exertion

of friction or unwanted pressure on the patient's skin

or covered wounds while wearing the Ankle

Contracture Boot. 

INTENDED USE

This product is intended to gently place the foot into

a neutral or dorsi-flexed position. It is intended to

help alleviate pressure on the heel. The padded anti-

rotation bar helps prevent  external or internal

rotation of the foot. The padded toe piece assists in

keeping linen off of the toes to prevent possible

pressure sores. It is intended to help prevent hip

rotation when two Ankle Contracture Boots and the

hip abduction bar are utilized. With the Boot Sole

attached, the Ankle Contracture Boot may be used

for transfers and light gait training. Do not walk in

The LMB Ankle 
Contracture Boot

Single Patient Use Only

Rx Only

this boot outside of the parameters defined below.

Transfers: Change of position from one surface to

another, i.e. bed to chair, bed to wheelchair, bed to

bedside commode.

Light gait training: To train the patient with standby

assistance and if prescribed, a cane, walker or

crutches for distances determined appropriate by the

physician or clinician.

INDICATIONS

Hip rotation and drop foot.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Not recommended for severe plantar flexion

contractures, severe spasticity or thrombosis.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Open all hook and loop

closures on the Boot. Flex the

knee to approximately 45°.

Place the foot into the boot.

Make sure the sole of the foot

is resting on the bottom of the

boot, and the calf of the leg is

resting on the calf portion of

the boot. Note: The heel

should not come in contact

with the frame, but should be

“floating” in the boot.

2. Wrap the left side of the foot

cuff over the instep. Wrap the

right side of the foot cuff over

the top of the right, and

secure with the hook and loop.

3. Wrap the left side of the calf

cuff across the calf. Wrap the

right side of the cuff over the

top of the left and secure with the hook and loop.

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1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read all instructions, warnings and

precautions before use.

PRECAUTIONS

These products are to be fitted initially by a healthcare

professional whom is familiar with the purpose for

which they are used. The healthcare professional is

responsible for providing wearing instructions and

precautions to other healthcare professionals, care

providers involved in the patient’s care, and the patient.

If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or discomfort

occurs, use should be discontinued and a healthcare

professional consulted. Consult your medical

professional immediately if you experience sensation

changes, unusual reactions, swelling or  prolonged

pain while using this product. The Ankle Contracture

Boot should be removed routinely and skin assessment

performed to check for any redness or pressure points.

If redness or pressure points are detected, adjust the

boot to eliminate pressure points or discontinue

wearing the boot and contact your physician or medical

practitioner. Open wounds should be covered, as

directed by the patient's physician, prior to use of this

Ankle Contracture Boot. Make sure there is no exertion

of friction or unwanted pressure on the patient's skin

or covered wounds while wearing the Ankle

Contracture Boot.  

INTENDED USE

This product is intended to gently place the foot into

a neutral or dorsi-flexed position. It is intended to

help alleviate pressure on the heel. The padded anti-

rotation bar helps prevent  external or internal

rotation of the foot. The padded toe piece assists in

keeping linen off of the toes to prevent possible

pressure sores. It is intended to help prevent hip

rotation when two Ankle Contracture Boots and the

hip abduction bar are utilized. With the Boot Sole

attached, the Ankle Contracture Boot may be used

for transfers and light gait training. Do not walk in

this boot outside of the parameters defined below.

Transfers: Change of position from one surface to

another, i.e. bed to chair, bed to wheelchair, bed to

bedside commode.

Light gait training: To train the patient with standby

assistance and if prescribed, a cane, walker or

crutches for distances determined appropriate by the

physician or clinician.

INDICATIONS

Hip rotation and drop foot.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Not recommended for severe plantar flexion

contractures, severe spasticity or thrombosis.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Open all hook and loop

closures on the Boot. Flex the

knee to approximately 45°.

Place the foot into the boot.

Make sure the sole of the foot

is resting on the bottom of the

boot, and the calf of the leg is

resting on the calf portion of

the boot. Note: The heel

should not come in contact

with the frame, but should be

“floating” in the boot.

2. Wrap the left side of the foot

cuff over the instep. Wrap the

right side of the foot cuff over

the top of the right, and

secure with the hook and loop.

3. Wrap the left side of the calf

cuff across the calf. Wrap the

right side of the cuff over the

top of the left and secure with the hook and loop.

3

2

1

The LMB Ankle 
Contracture Boot

Single Patient Use Only

Rx Only

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