Elevate Child Drop Foot Brace
Create stable dorsiflexion in the foot and ankle brace in the absence of one’s own wilful capacity. For use with a variety of shoe styles and to emphasise comfort, function, and muscle retention over traditional AFO devices
Product Description
Elevate Drop Foot Brace Child
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Product is intended for small adults and children from 4 years to 18 years. Medical product is for users concerned about muscle atrophy, for users wanting a customised lift angle as well as, potentially, a customised lateral or medial pull to the foot.
Elevate was designed for drop foot (also known as foot drop) patients anywhere along a full spectrum of severity. It is designed as an option to stiff, uncomfortable, in-the-shoe AFO braces on one hand, or relatively unsubstantial out-of-the-shoe market-options on the other.
Functions of medical product Elevate Drop Foot Brace - Child
- The Elevate Drop Foot Brace Child showcases ease of use and predictable function. The brace wraps quickly around the ankle, attaching with Velcro. The strong, durable HDMI is attached to hooks that attach to the shoe and lift angle is achieved and quickly released as desired with a simple to use dial created by BOA Fit System.
- The Elevate Drop Foot Brace - Child was designed to replace uncomfortable, stiff, or bulky braces that go inside the shoe, and the growing number of cheap and unpredictable braces for outside of the shoe. Careful material selection created an amazingly lightweight (just 5 oz), yet sturdy and long-lasting brace. Comfort is also enhanced by a customisable lift and quick release of the lift-angle as desired.
- The Elevate Drop Foot Brace - Child can be customised to the need and liking of the patient. The design allows diversity in shoe styles, including sandals. Shoes without eyelets can be accommodated with ease using additional accessories and tools.
Precautions / Warnings
- Use under adult supervision.
- If you have diabetes or you are affected by any circulatory issues seek medical advice before use.
- If any redness or irritation persists, consult a physician.
- Cease use if brace causes any discomfort.
- Consult your doctor if you have any concerns about your health.
- Check brace for any damages before use.
- Clean brace before use.
- Always read the instructions before use.
- If you experience any pain or discomfort STOP and contact a medical professional immediately.
- Brace cannot be used for other purposes than described in Instruction for Use
Limitations / Contra-Indications
- Not for diabetic neuropathy patients whose illness has progressed to lesions and neuronal
insensitivity - Not for patients who also have lost or extremely compromised lateral medial muscle strength
- Users with severe neurological dysfunction sufficient to significantly impair fine motor skills will
need help in putting on the brace - Product Elevate Drop Ankle Brace - Child is not intended for use when users or their guardian can’t
follow instructions and have an inability to read or hear instructions. - Intense use of the device may result in chafing or irritation of the skin at the points of contact.
- Intensive use of the device could lead to muscle fatigue or even tendinitis and/ or muscle
contractures
Method of Operation
- Orient the brace.
- Place the Boa center to your foot or shoe.
- Wrap brace around ankle to test for fit.
- Trim the brace if desired (not required).
- Place the Boa center to your foot or shoe.
- Place the left side first against your leg, then follow with right to secure Velcro.
- Release Boa by pulling the face of the Boa away from you.
- With the Boa outward, pull the medial and lateral hooks attached to the HDMI cord
toward eyelets. - Attach the hooks directly into desired eyelets.
- Push the Boa inward until it clicks.
- Wind the Boa clockwise until the cord is tight and have the lift and angle desired.
- Adjust as needed.
- If you feel pressure anywhere, make adjustments in the fit and height of the brace
around your ankle.
Note: For regular use please contact a medical professional to make sure that this product is suitable for your particular injury. Do not expose to high temperatures, hot water, oven, microwave or other
heating methods.