Key Features
- Reduces the possibility of foot drop
- Promotes comfortable healing
- Provides zero pressure relief
- Adjustable straps
- Launderable
- DVT compatible
The ultimate product in comfortable heel off-loading at an economical cost.
The Heel Float II provides effective heel offloading for enhanced comfort. Its design helps control dorsiflexion and minimize pressure on the heel. The adjustable dual straps ensure a custom fit for each wearer, and the Heel Float II is conveniently machine washable.
Pain Relief for Your Heels: Our Adjustable Heel Protector is the perfect heel boot to relieve heel pain caused by plantar flexion, pressure sores, and other foot ailments. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to comfort and relief!
Off Loading: Our boot design floats the heel over an air cavity for zero pressure and improved air circulation, aiding in the healing of existing ulcers. The adjustable straps allow you to customize the fit to your ankle, ensuring a snug and secure fit. Additionally, the belts are adjustable to accommodate plantar flexion. The gel pack provides cooling relief to your ankle, helping to reduce inflammation and pain.
Variety of Sizes: Available in three different sizes to suit a wide audience. To ensure the best fit, measure the circumference of the lower part of the calf muscle. Sizes include Small (3"), Medium (4"), and Large/Bariatric (5").
Easy to Clean: Our adjustable heel float can be washed and dried at temperatures below 180°F. Do not use bleach, and be sure to remove the gel pack before laundering. Our pressure-reducing fabric promotes healing and cooling at the pressure points.
Skil-Care Specializes In: Bed and wheelchair positioning, mattresses, skin protection, gait and transfer assistance, exercise, bariatric accessories, sensory stimulation, physical restraints and numerous other products that are essential.
Product Highlights
- It has open-heel design eradicates heel pressure by suspending the heel in the air
- With heel protector that keeps sheets and blankets off toes resulting in added user comfort
- Extended height for keeping blankets and sheets off toes
- Off-loads the heel to eliminate pressure
- Covered with a soft low shear covering to reduce friction and pressure sores
- Ultra-soft micro fiber lining minimizes friction
- Anti-foot drop construction controls dorsal flexion
- Two versatile straps that can be positioned
- Launderable and completely reusable
- Meets CA 117 flammability standards
Heel-Float II Size
Small: 3" Wide
Medium: 4" Wide
Large: 5" Wide
Unit Count: 1 Unit
Indication for use
Skil-Care Heel-Float II off-loads the heel by suspending it over an air cavity. This positioning eliminates heel pressure and helps prevent the formation of pressure ulcers while aiding in the healing of existing sores.
Application
Skil-Care Heel-Float II features two adaptable Velcro® straps that allow the protector to be secured with one strap at the ankle and one at the instep/toe, or with both straps at the ankle. The instep/toe option should be used if the patient’s foot moves excessively.
• Instep/Toe
1. Place foot inside boot. The heel should be suspended over the air cavity.
2. Move the Velcro® strap attached to the webbing strip toward the toes.
3. Thread the Velcro® strap through the web loop near the toes and secure the closure.
4. Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure.
5. Velcro® closures should be snug but not tight.
Note: As an added feature strap can be adjusted at any position along the webbing strip to customize the position to meet specific patient needs.
• Ankle Only
1. Place patient’s foot inside the Heel Protector. Make certain that the heel is suspended
over the air cavity.
2. Move the Velcro® strap attached to the webbing strip toward the ankle.
3. Thread both Velcro® straps through the web loops on the opposite side of
the Heel Protector and secure closures.
4. Velcro® closure should be snug but not tight.
Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper
If using the Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper, place foot with Heel Protector into Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper. Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper prevents rotation in either direction The Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper will release from the boot when the boot is lifted out of the Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper. Periodically inspect the heel.
Important
Remove the Heel-Float Plus every 8 to 12 hours and check patient’s foot for ischemia or discoloration.
Easy Care
The Heel-Float Plus may be washed and dried at temperatures that do exceed 180°F (82°C).
California residents: Proposition 65 WARNING