Step 3: If the legging is too tight to slide
over the foot, one or more of the straps
can be pulled out of the D-ring. Ensure
the foot is properly aligned within the
garment; the front edge of the circaid
graduate lower leg should align with the
base of the toes.
Step 4: Detach the strap nearest to the
toes, pull the strap up and across the
foot, and fasten the tab end to the
legging. Pull the strap to firm and
comfortable compression. Repeat with
the remaining foot straps.
Step 5: The leg portion of the garment is
provided with a measuring system to
assist in obtaining gradient compression.
Tighten the bottom ankle-band to a firm
and comfortable compression level, then
align the assured gradient card with the
vertical measuring guides (on the double
striped neoprene) at the ankle. Match
the “X” to one vertical guideline, and use
the scale to measure where the other
vertical guideline falls.
Step 6: Going up the leg, tighten each
strap so that the card measures the
same value as at the ankle. If a strap is
over-tightened, it is best to completely
loosen the strap before re-securing it to
ensure an accurate reading.
Step 7: When finished, recheck that the
card measures the same value at each of
the straps.
Doffing
Step 1: Disengage all tab ends of the
circaid graduate lower leg and loosen
the straps.
Step 2: Refasten the tab ends at their
loosest position.
Step 3: To help slide the garment off,
insert the opposite foot into the loop at
the base of the legging and push to slide
the legging off.
Step 4: Slide off the sock.
Donning the circaid® graduate boot
Step 1: Don enclosed sock.
Step 2: Secure the foot straps at their
loosest position. Slide the foot into the
top opening like a slipper and firmly
press the heel into the heel cup.
Step 3: Ensure that the foot is properly
aligned within the garment; the front
edge of the cricaid graduate boot should
align with the base of the toes. Fasten
the hook tab on the foam padding to
secure foot placement.
Step 4: Detach the strap nearest to the
toes, pull the strap up and across the
foot, and fasten to the cricaid graduate
boot.
Step 5: Detach the middle strap, pull the
strap up and across the foot in the
opposite direction as the first strap, and
fasten it to the boot.
Step 6: Lift up the strap closest to the
ankle, pull the strap up and across the foot
in the same direction as the first strap,
and fasten it to the cricaid graduate boot.
Step 7: Readjust the bands as necessary
throughout the day to maintain a firm
and comfortable compression level.
Doffing
Step 1: Disengage all hook tabs of the
circaid graduate boot and loosen the
straps.
Step 2: Refasten the hook tabs at their
loosest position.
Step 3: Slide the boot off the foot.
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