This Aircast 10° Achilles Heel Wedge Kit allows the Aircast® AirSelect™ pneumatic walker boot to be adapted easily for use in Achilles tendon rehabilitation. By inserting up to three wedges into the boot, the foot can be placed into 10° increments of plantar flexion, thereby reducing strain on the Achilles tendon during the various stages of recovery.
Customised height adjustments:
- 3 wedges = angle of 30° of plantar flexion
- 2 wedges = angle of 20° of plantar flexion
- 1 wedge = angle of 10° of plantar flexion
Features and Benefits:
- Kit contains 3 wedges
- Lightweight but strong hollow design to keep additional weight to a minimum
- Double-sided adhesive tape included with each wedge for easy application and secure fixation
- Available in 2 sizes to fit AirSelect Standard and Elite walkers
- Bilateral: fits either foot
- Latex free
- Sustainable, made from recycled material
Intended use and Indications:
- To comfortably position the ankle joint in plantar flexion during Achilles tendon rehabilitation
- For use with the Aircast AirSelect Standard and Elite walker boots