Foot-drop control and heel protection.The AliMed MultiBoot[TM] X-Cel[TM] features a dense-pile fleece fleece, mat of wool formed by shearing a sheep in one continuous operation. The average fleece weighs from 5 to 10 lb (2.3–4.5 kg); in highbred wool sheep such as the American Merinos a ram's fleece may reach 30 lb (13.6 kg). liner that gently swaddles a resident's foot without creating excess heat. The liner has two adjustable hook-and-loop straps across the instep instep /in·step/ (-step) the dorsal part of the arch of the foot. in·step n. The arched middle part of the foot between toes and ankle. for a custom fit. The liner's adjustable ankle strap provides greater foot-drop control. The MultiBoot X-Cel's antirotation bar has a smooth profile and rounded edges, eliminating the risk of bruises and skin tears caused by metal knobs. The toeplate clicks into place, eliminating the chance that it will loosen and become lost. The redesigned outsole has a large footprint to provide stability for the ambulatory resident. A "slide-and-lock" mechanism keeps the outsole firmly in place during ambulation am·bu·late intr.v. am·bu·lat·ed, am·bu·lat·ing, am·bu·lates To walk from place to place; move about. [Latin ambul . With the outsole removed, there are no protruding pro·trude v. pro·trud·ed, pro·trud·ing, pro·trudes v.tr. To push or thrust outward. v.intr. To jut out; project. See Synonyms at bulge. parts, making it safer for residents who forget to attach the outsole before ambulating. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 135 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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