Leg Support

The Leg Support is a light-weight footstool which puts no pressure on the heels. It is designed to provide comfort and support for individuals with specific needs. The Leg Support has a series of ridges to provide a soft convoluted surface for the calves to rest on.

Key Features

• Convoluted foam under the calves
• No pressure on heels
• Helps prevent foot-drop
• Helps prevent oedema
• Light to move or carry
• Feet raised off cold and draughty floors
• Soft foam construction that should not harm patients if they walk into it

Additional Information

There are two cover options available:

• A water-resistant cover is easy to wipe clean, or can be removed and washed. This is good for people with oedema or incontinence issues. There is some noise when re-positioning the feet.
• A 100% Heat-Sealed cover, which can be easily wiped clean. To allow for the heat sealed seam, there is a small 'skirt' at the bottom of the item. This will not affect how the item is used.

When the legs are correctly in position, the weight is spread between the legs and the feet. This means there is no pressure on the heels. Possibly some patients with large, heavy legs, could have a slight pressure on the heels, although by adjusting the position of the Leg Support, this pressure may be prevented.

When in use, please note that the Leg Support can be tilted up a bit, to provide alternative pressure points on the leg. During the course of a day, a patient may like the support altered from the normal position to a variety of different angles. Some oedema patients may need extra height for resting their legs, and use the support upside-down, thus losing the advantage of the leg and feet supports. With some badly contracted patients, it may be better to use the support back to front but this can only be determined after observation of the patient's posture by nursing staff.

Specifications

Item # 120 - With Blue Water-Resistant Cover
Item # 120HS - With Blue Heat-Sealed Cover
Sizes:

• Centimetres: 35cm wide, 34cm deep (front to back), 30cm tall (in front of feet) 36cm tall (behind calves)
• Inches: 13.5" wide, 13.5" deep (front to back), 12" tall (in front of feet) 14" tall (behind calves)

Cleaning

Blue Water-Resistant Cover Version: Wipe clean with a hospital grade disinfectant or remove cover and wash up to 80°C (176°F). Air or tumble dry on a cool setting, ensuring the drum is cool. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing.
Blue Heat Sealed Cover Version: Wipe clean with a hospital grade disinfectant. Wipe dry. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing.

Important

This product is to help with the prevention of pressure sores. Sometimes, due to the patient deteriorating, the product may become unsuitable. Continuous monitoring is necessary and alternative products may be recommended.

Unit of Measure

Each

Product Options

• Leg Support with Grey Velour Cover - A soft Velour material which is very quiet when re-positioning the feet
• Leg Support - Large - A 75cm / 27.5" wide version which also uses the blue water-resistant cover