TurboMed 500100-AST-SML User manual

ANKLE STABILISATION STRAP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT CODE: (500100-AST-SML)
General Information Safety Guideline:
IMPORTANT: Read this document in its entirety before using the product
-This product is designed to be installed to TurboMed FS3000 external foot drop brace.
-This optional ankle strap is designed to provide additional lateral stability for patient with slight ankle instability.
-Patient should not rely on this ankle strap as an insurance against any ankle injuries.
-Patient should always use the product in the knowledge of its own limits.
-Heed the safety instructions in order to avoid injury or damage to the product.
-This product is for single patient use only.
-Use caution when handling the product.
-Ensure that the orthosis and ankle strap is applied properly and that it fits correctly.
-Check the product regularly to see if it still works properly.
-Stop using the product and /or option if one of its components is or seems to be worn or damaged or in non-
appropriate condition.
-Observe the legal and insurance regulations related to operating motor vehicles of any type and have your
driving skills tested by the competent authority.
-Stop using the product if unusual changes to the body are observed (ex., the development of a wound,
worsening of pain, etc.).
-Stop using the product if there are changes in, or loss of, functionality and have it inspected by your authorized
retailer.
-Contact and have advices of a health professional, orthotist, physiotherapist or physician if you experiment
any rubbing, injuries or other wound cause by use of the product.
-Clean the product at regular intervals.
-Inspect final installation prior to using the product. Look for any contact point between shoe and brace.
-TAKE ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS IF USED ON OPEN SANDALS OR LIGHT SHOES
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Pull the strap firmly to create tension.
While tensioning the ankle strap, try to bend your
leg/ankle slightly outward.
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Attach Velcro end on the strap while your
leg/ankle is slightly bent outward.
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Bend Leg/Ankle
Slightly Outward
Pull
Strap
Attach Velcro
Left Side Installation should look like this.
(Right side should look opposite)
Prior to cutting,
Remove Alligator Velcro by
opening both Velcro flaps.
Re-install when cutting is done.
If Required, You can cut extra length
of straps with scissors.
Inspect final installation prior
to using the product.
Look for any contact point
between shoe and brace.
You may need some trials to
find perfect tensioning to
maximize comfort
TAKE ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS
IF USED ON OPEN SANDALS
OR LIGHT SHOES.
2017-05-16 -500100-AST-SML_ANKLE STRAP_V1 (LETTER)
CLINICAL INDICATIONS:
MILD & MODERATE ANKLE INSTABILITY
ANKLE INVERSION
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT

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BEFORE INSTALLATION , YOUR STRAP SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS.
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INSTRUCTION FOR LEFT SIDE
(RIGHT SIDE SIMILAR BUT IN OPPISITE DIRECTION)
REMOVABLE
ALLIGATOR VELCRO
STICKY SIDE
FIXED END VELCRO
STICKY SIDE
LEG PADDING
PROTECTIVE FOAM
SMOOTH SIDE
INSPECT VELCRO AND PADDING SIDES
TO ALLOW CORRECT INSTALLATION
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2
FIXED END
VELCRO
STICKY SIDE
INNER BRANCH
Insert Fixed End Velcro around Inner Branch.
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Strap should look like this.
Place the strap near top meeting point on inner branch .
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Closed Velcro around Inner Branch.
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Don the shoe and Brace. Place the ankle
strap on outter side of foot.
Attach the Calf Strap of the brace firmly
prior to ankle strap installation.
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LEG PADDING PROTECTIVE FOAM
SMOOTH SIDE
Ankle Strap facing outward - Installed on Left side shoe should look like this.
(Right side should look opposite)
FIXED END ATTACH
ON INNER BRANCH
ALIGATOR VELCRO
STICKY SIDE (OUTSIDE)
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LEG PADDING PROTECTIVE FOAM
SMOOTH FACE (INSIDE)
Insert Alligator Velcro end on Inner side between brace struts just behind junction block.
Pull out Alligator Velcro and & strap end.
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OUT
IN
IN OUT
LEFT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT