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Drop foot can happen because of a big injury or a serious health issue like diabetic neuropathy. Sometimes, it can even occur from simple things like crossing your legs or kneeling. Drop foot is when nerves or muscles are not working well, making it hard for big muscle groups to coordinate. It could be temporary or permanent.
This Foot Support For Bed is made of a soft material with a cover that can be placed on a bed. Make sure the patient's heels are over the open part at the bottom of the footrest. The bumpy part of the material goes under the legs, past the knees, to avoid stretching the knees too much. Attach the two side pieces with the straps provided. Put the bedding on top of the support, covering the toes. This prevents extra pressure on the feet and helps avoid foot problems and turning of the feet.
When you place the Support on the bed, it can usually lean against the foot of the bed. If the person is very short, you can use a pillow between the Support and the foot of the bed. Another way to keep the Support in place is to tuck the top sheet under it or tie a ribbon from the loops on the sides to the bed frame. This product can be useful in stopping swelling (Oedema) because it slightly lifts the lower legs and feet. Even when patients are lying on their side, the soft foam helps avoid pressure on the heels.
Looking for a foot support for bed? At Rehab Store, we carry a wide variety of foot drop support from top manufacturers like Hudson Medical, Patterson Medical, EHOB,and Span America. The wide variety includes Foot drop stirrup, Foot-Drop Orthosis and Foot Drop Stop. These top quality products protect the heel from pressure sores, foot rotation and foot drop. The foot drop orthosis has side opening for cross ventilation and visual contact while the Foot Drop Stop has hexagonal base which maximizes comfort by allowing user to lie with leg in multiple positions.