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OAPL
ANKLE
WALKER
A Guide for Patients

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  • Page 1 OAPL ANKLE WALKER A Guide for Patients...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION You have been fitted with an OAPL Ankle Walker to control the alignment and reduce the movement of the bones and joints in your lower leg and foot. The OAPL Ankle Walker is available in 2 styles: 1. Standard Ankle Walker with a Foam Liner 2.
  • Page 3 WEARING YOUR WALKER An ankle walker is designed to immobilise the foot and ankle in the same way that a below knee plaster cast would. However, it has the benefit of allowing you to put weight on the limb and can be removed for showering and physiotherapy. As...
  • Page 4 APPLICATION Your Orthotist will fit the walker to your injured limb. It will be set up in the ideal position for your injury. Step 1 Leave the liner attached to the plastic uprights. Put your leg into the walker ensuring that your heel is right to the back and you can feel it contacting with the bottom.
  • Page 5 APPLICATION Step 5 Finally, fasten the last strap across the foot. If you have an inflatable liner model turn the valve in a clockwise direction and use the blue button to inflate the liner until a snug fit is achieved. Step 6 To remove the walker: 1.
  • Page 6 This will also keep your toes warm. Your specialist/doctor will advise as to the length of time that you will be required to wear the ankle walker. You should have a review appointment with them in several weeks time to assess your progress.
  • Page 7 Flemington Victoria 3031 Frankston VIC 3199 T: 1300 866 275 T: 1300 866 275 F: 03 9416 3543 F: 03 9783 6944 mainfacility@oapl.com.au Richmond Clinic Box Hill Clinic Epworth Centre Epworth Eastern Lvl 7, Suite 5, 32 Erin St Suite 5A, Level 2, Arnold Street...
  • Page 8 Main Facility and Administration 159 Epsom Road Flemington Victoria 3031 T: 1300 866 275 F: 03 9416 3543 mainfacility@oapl.com.au ACN 006 520 314 ABN 30 006 520 314 www.oapl.com.au Version 4.09 OAPT0018...

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