AAOE Casting, Splinting and Soft Goods Program-Soft Goods

Video Transcription

♪ Music Playing ♪ Walker Low Top Boot with Air. Identify the appropriate size walking boot for the patient by referring to their shoe size. Using the manufacturer's catalog,  locate the matching size boot for their shoe size. Remove boot from packaging and loosen all Velcro straps. Velcroing the straps back to themselves on the boot.  Open the liner of the walking boot and have the patient put their foot in the walking boot, ensuring their heel is placed firmly in the back of the liner and the boot.  Close the liner of the boot. It should be snug to fit. Reapply each Velcro strap, snug to fit. Inflate the air bladder by pressing the button on the front of the leg,  inflating the air along the sides of the ankle.  If too much air is applied, you can remove the cap to the air valve below the button and release the air from the bladder. Ensure the patient's toes are not hanging over the edge  and ask the patient if there is anything irritating to them.  Have the patient stand and ambulate to ensure there is no irritation when walking.

Video Summary

To fit a Walker Low Top Boot with Air, match the patient's shoe size to the manufacturer's catalog, then unpack and prepare the boot by loosening and re-securing all Velcro straps. Open the liner, position the patient's heel firmly at the back, and snugly close the liner. Secure the Velcro straps, inflate the air bladder via the front button, and adjust air levels as needed using the valve. Ensure the patient's toes don’t overhang and check for comfort. Have the patient stand and walk to confirm there’s no irritation.

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