PANat Urias Johnstone User Manual page 39

Application of the air splint
1
Apply the air splint with the client
in standing; the feet are parallel
and approximately 10 cm apart.
Put the air splint on over a
covered leg (cotton sleeve or thin
trouser leg) and close the zip.
The top of the leg air splint is as
high up the leg and under the
seat bone as possible.
Ensure the air
comfortable in between the legs
and that the catheter if present,
is attached to the non plegic leg.
3
Firmly inflate the back chamber;
as it expands, weight
transferred onto the affected foot
bringing the heel down onto the
floor and slightly
(flexing) the knee.
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bending
2
Adjust the zip so that it runs
down the centre of the outside
of the leg (in line with the
trousers seam) with
chamber behind the leg, the
other in front.
4
Put a small amount of air into
the front chamber to cushion
the kneecap (patella) and to
stabilise the pressure around
the knee.
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