Skil-Care Two-Piece Footrest Extender

Description

Skil-Care Two-Piece Footrest Extender secures to the wheelchair footrest for improved posture, prevents foot drop, and feet from slipping behind the footrests. It raises footrest for improved posture and seating alignment and cushioned back protects lower leg against contact with wheelchair.

Features

• Skil-Care Two-Piece Footrest Extender provides support to control foot drop and it prevents residents feet from slipping off footrests 
• Designed to fit 16-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch wide wheelchairs and Geri-chairs
• Secures with quick-release straps
• Made from durable vinyl for long lasting use
• Cushions are removable to accommodate heights of one to four inches
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More Information

• Application:
  – Before seating resident, lock wheel brakes and rotate footrests to the out-of-the-way position
  – Assist patient into chair and position him/her as far back on the seat as possible. Reposition footrests
  – Place Drop-Stop on footrests
  – Removeable cushion section on footrest, padded backboard with straps against footrest support bars
  – Place straps behind footrest support bars, secure buckles and tighten straps
  – The Drop-Stop may be positioned to accommodate various degrees of ankle plantar flexion
  – This may be accomplished by securing the top straps to the upper section of the footrest support bars as shown in the illustration
  – Important Safety Note. Remove the Drop-Stop and rotate the footrests to the out-of-the-way position when assisting your resident from the chair
  – Do not permit your resident to stand with footrests and Drop-Stop in place
• Easy Care
  – Made from durable vinyl for long lasting use
  – To clean, just spray and wipe with a damp cloth