Key Features

• Promotes comfortable healing
• Provides zero pressure relief
• Adjustable straps
  
• Includes a water-based gel pack
• Gel may be heated or cooled for hot/cold therapy
• Launderable

The original soft foam heel off-loading boot with cooling gel pack.

The Heel-Float Boot off-loads the heel by suspending it over an air cavity. This eliminates pressure and prevents the formation of pressure ulcers and aids in the healing of existing ulcers. The Heel-Float includes a water-based gel pack that relieves pressure beneath the ankle. The gel may be heated or cooled for hot/cold therapy. This item is available in three sizes; large/bariatric fits a foot/ankle of 5" width, the medium fits 4" width and small is 3" width. The fit should be snug, but not tight. The foot should not rotate in the boot. 

Pain Relief For Your Heels: Our Adjustable Heel Protector is the perfect heel boot to relieve heel pain caused by plantar flexion, pressure sores, and other foot ailments. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to comfort and relief!

Off Loading: Our boot design floats the heel over and air cavity for zero pressure, air circulation, to aid in the heeling of existing ulcers. The adjustable straps allow you to customize the fit to your ankle, ensuring a snug and secure fit. In addition, the belts are adjustable to accommodate plantar flexion. The gel pack provides cooling relief to your ankle, helping to reduce inflammation and pain.

Variety of Sizes: Comes in 3 different sizes to suit a wide audiences. To be precise, make sure to measure the circumference of the lower part of the calf muscle. Available in Pediatric (15"), Average Adult (20") and Large/Bariatric (25")

Easy to Clean: Our heel-float maybe washed and dried at temperatures below 180 degrees F. Do not use bleach and the gel pack must be removed before laundering. Our pressure reducing fabric promotes healing and cooling at the pressure points.

Skil-Care Specializes In:  Bed and wheelchair positioning, mattresses, skin protection, gait and transfer assistance, exercise, bariatric accessories, sensory stimulation, physical restraints and numerous other products that are essential.

Product Highlights

Brand New High Quality Equipment

Heel Float Size
Small: 3" Wide
Medium: 4" Wide
Large/Bariatric: 5" Wide

How to Use
Skil-Care’s Heel-Float has adaptable Hook & Loop straps, enabling the boot to be secured at he ankle and at the instep, or with both straps at the ankle. The ankle-instep option is recommended when the patient’s foot moves rearward in the Heel-Float.
Ankle/Instep
• Place patient’s foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain the heel is suspended directly
over the air cavity.
• Move the Hook & Loop strap along the webbing strip towards the toes.
• Thread the Hook & Loop strap through the web loop near the toes and secure the closure.
• Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure.
• Hook & Loop closures should be snug, but not tight.
Ankle Only
• Place patient’s foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity.
• Move the Hook & Loop strap along the webbing strip towards the ankle.
• Thread both Hook & Loop straps through the web loop on the opposite side of the Heel-Float and secure closures.
• Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure.
• Hook & Loop closure should be snug, but not tight.

Gel-Pack
The water-based gel pack may be used for hot/cold therapy. The remove the gel pack by opening the flap at the back of the Heel-Float. For heat therapy, warm the gel in hot water to the desired temperature. DO NOT microwave. For cold therapy, cool the gel pack by placing it in a refrigerator. DO NOT freeze.

Important
Remove the Heel-Float every 8 to 12 hours (or according to your facility’s protocol) and check patient’s skin for ischemia or discoloration.

Easy Care
The Heel Float may be washed and dried at temperatures that do not exceed 180°F (82°C). Do not use chlorine bleach. Remove gel pack before laundering.

California residents: Proposition 65 WARNING

6 Months Warranty

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• Our return window lasts for 30 days and you may be subject to a restocking fee
• Please call customer service for returns 979-426-3633
• This item may requires assembly, assembly services are not included unless you select White Glove Delivery (note that White Glove Delivery is not available for all products).

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