SPS National Labs Scootz User manual

WHAT TO EXPECT
Scootz are designed by your practitioner to address your child’s specific rehabilitation
goals. Scootz will provide a foundation to develop new skills. Your child may experience
some fatigue and balance adjustments as he or she adapts to the orthosis and learns to
“Master the Catwalk.” Physical therapy often complements rehabilitation goals and
can support the adaptation process.
PUTTING ON THE PAWS
Scootz are designed to be worn with shoes. The properties have many benefits, but
the plastic is very slippery. Shoes provide secure footing and also assist in correct foot
placement within the brace. Always wear footwear with Scootz when standing
or walking.
1. Always place the HEEL in first. This assures comfort and foot control.
2. Place the pad between the foot and plastic.*
3. Secure straps:
a. The ANKLE STRAP must be secured first and should be snug.
Ask your practitioner to mark this for a reference.
b. Next, the forefoot and calf strap should be secured snuggly.
4. If the toes move back on the foot plate, the heel may be rising in the orthosis.
You will need to start over and properly seat the heel.
* The plastic is flexible and will not break when you open the orthosis up to place your child’s foot inside.
WEARING SCHEDULE
Your practitioner will personalize a Scootz break in and care maintenance schedule. In
general, it is recommended to begin wearing Scootz for one hour each day, gradually
increasing wear over two weeks — only if there are no signs of redness or irritation. Call your
practitioner if there is redness that does not go away within 20 minutes after removing
Scootz. Redness that lasts longer than 20 minutes can result in a blister or skin irritation.
Children grow, Scootz do not. Regular follow-up appointments are important to assess
Scootz fit and rehabilitation goals or measurement for new Scootz.
Wear & Care Guide

SCOOTZ CARE
Scootz are designed with kids in mind. They are made with plastics and pads that are
easy to clean.
• We recommend daily cleaning with warm water, mild soap, rinse and dry.
• Scootz plastics and pads will not absorb water but the straps will need time to dry.
• Inspect regularly. If there are any noticeable signs of wear, contact your practitioner.
• Scootz do NOT like extreme temperatures. Scootz can become brittle in extreme cold
and can deform in extreme heat. Apply at room temperature.
WHEN TO TAKE ACTION —
DISCONTINUE WEAR AND CALL YOUR PRACTITIONER
• Sudden onset of discomfort or pain, especially after the child has been wearing
Scootz comfortably for a period of time.
• Redness that doesn’t go away within 20 minutes after removal.
• Visual signs of callusing or blistering from Scootz wear.
• Visual damage of Scootz.
• Skin rash where the orthosis contacts the child.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Scootz are designed by your practitioner to help influence your child’s specific
rehabilitation goals. While rehabilitation is hard work, Scootz are meant to assist the
process while encouraging fun as your child “Masters the Catwalk.” Contact your
practitioner with any questions or concerns you might have about Scootz.
PRACTITIONER CONTACT INFORMATION:
9561 Satellite Blvd, Suite 350, Orlando, FL 32837
Ph: 407.852.6170 Fx: 407.852.6171
www.ScootzAFO.com
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