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A Guide for Patients

OAPL

ANKLE

WALKER

Содержание Ankle Walker

Страница 1: ...A Guide for Patients OAPL ANKLE WALKER ...

Страница 2: ... lower leg and foot The OAPL Ankle Walker is available in 2 styles 1 Standard Ankle Walker with a Foam Liner 2 Air Ankle Walker with an Inflateable Liner Patient s are usually fitted with an ankle walker due to one of the following Post operatively due to foot or ankle surgery To restrict movement following soft tissue injuries of the ankle Fractures and or Achilles tendon repair or injury ...

Страница 3: ... However it has the benefit of allowing you to put weight on the limb and can be removed for showering and physiotherapy As a general rule the walker should stay on at all times including bed except when showering unless otherwise instructed by your specialist or Orthotist WEARING YOUR WALKER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ...

Страница 4: ... of your foot Step 3 Fasten the straps Begin with the strap over the middle of your foot closest to the ankle Feed the strap through the D ring and pull it firmly Use the pads provided under this to prevent rubbing Step 4 Next fasten the strap closest to the ankle Followed by the two remaining straps on the leg Ensure that all straps are secured firmly They should not cause any discomfort but need...

Страница 5: ...r turn valve anti clockwise direction 2 Undo all the straps in any order making sure that you stick the velcro back on itself This prevents it from getting tangled and sticking to everything else i e clothes 3 Open up the liner down the front of your leg 4 Open up the liner over the foot 5 Lift your leg out leaving liner attached to the plastic base and uprights Check with your specialist or ortho...

Страница 6: ...mended that you wear a runner or equivalent on the other foot to try and keep you as even and balanced as possible It is suggested that you wear the walker with a sock so that the sock rather than the liner of the walker absorbs any perspiration This will also keep your toes warm Your specialist doctor will advise as to the length of time that you will be required to wear the ankle walker You shou...

Страница 7: ... 3168 T 1300 866 275 F 03 9562 9605 clayton oapl com au Frankston Clinic 346 Nepean Highway Frankston VIC 3199 T 1300 866 275 F 03 9783 6944 Richmond Clinic Epworth Centre Lvl 7 Suite 5 32 Erin St Richmond VIC 3121 T 1300 866 275 F 03 9426 4321 Ringwood Clinic 86 Mt Dandenong Road Ringwood VIC 3135 T 1300 866 275 F 03 9870 9411 ringwood oapl com au Bendigo Clinic 401 405 High St Golden Square VIC ...

Страница 8: ...Main Facility and Administration 159 Epsom Road Flemington Victoria 3031 T 1300 866 275 F 03 9416 3543 mainfacility oapl com au ACN 006 520 314 ABN 30 006 520 314 www oapl com au Version 4 09 OAPT0018 ...

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