Econo® Wheelchair Leg Hugger & Foot Extender

This Footrest Extender with Leg Support is designed to solve two important problems: It provides support to control foot drop and it prevents residents’ feet from slipping off footrests. Constructed with wipe clean outer vinyl.

FEATURES:

Attaches to the wheelchair footrest for prevention of foot drop and feet from slipping behind the footrest.

Raises footrest for improved posture and seating alignment

Prevents foot drop and feet from slipping behind footrests

Cushioned back protects lower leg against contact with wheelchair

Secures easily with quick-release straps

Covered in durable, wipe-clean vinyl

Includes both foot rest and calve support leg hugger.

Footrest measures 16"-18" x 1"

APPLICATION
1. 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.
2. Place Econo Footrest Extender on footrests. Cushion section on footrest, padded backboard with straps against footrest support bars (Fig. 1).
3. Place straps behind footrest support bars, secure buckles and tighten straps (Fig. 2).
4. The Econo Footrest Extender 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 (Fig. 3).
5. Important Safety Note. Remove the Econo Footrest Extender 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 Econo Footrest Extender in place.