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Removal of the air splint
• Inform the client that the air splint is to be removed.
• Deflate the air splint.
• If active movement is present encourage the client to feel the heel on the base of support.
• Passively mobilise all joints (see preparation for application).
• Use various objects to stimulate sensation and selective movements of the toes (a brush, a rag or
ice)
Precautions
• Do not apply to the bare foot. This air splint was made to be applied over the shoe.
• Do not apply over shoes with sharp edges as this may damage the air splint.
• Never allow activities in weight bearing or gait if the foot is not correctly aligned
• Never pull the air splint off - always let the air out first.
• Do not leave the air splint on for more than 30-45 minutes. Within the course of a treatment session
they may be removed and reapplied if they are being used dynamically rather than as a tool to
stretch soft tissues.
• Never use the air splints for positioning overnight.
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