Original Heelift® Suspension Boot

Patent No. 5449339

Designed to Eliminate Heel Pressure

For non-edematous legs or patients who prefer a slightly cooler boot, choose Original Heelift. Made from soft, firm, medical grade foam with a convoluted design, Original Heelift effectively removes pressure from the heel.
One-size-fits-all sizing eliminates the guesswork in achieving correct patient fit.

Original Heelift is machine washable if placed in a net laundry bag with the Velcro® straps closed and the extra elevation pad removed.

	Ventilation holes provide additional air circulation to promote increased patient comfort.
	Two padded Velcro® fastening straps adjust to accommodate different sized patients, health conditions, and wound dressings.

	Friction-free tricot backing on the underside increases patient mobility.
	Polyethylene stiffener prevents boot from buckling.

Elevation Pads Are the Keys to a Custom Fit

	To control hip rotation, the loose elevation pad can be affixed in a horizontal position to the outside of the boot to prevent external rotation.
	To accommodate patient size, the lower elevation pad which is affixed to the inside of the boot can be trimmed or positioned forward or backward.

	To prevent foot-drop, the loose pad can be placed under the forefoot.
	For additional support for heavier patients, the loose pad can be repositioned and affixed on top of the lower elevation pad.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE

Heelift may be customized to fit
the larger or smaller patients.

Pad may be moved forward or backward depending upon location of pressure ulcer
or size of foot.

The suspension boot or elevation pad
may be cut with scissors to suit
individual patient needs.

CLINICAL PAPERS

The following clinical papers are in PDF format and require Adobe® Reader® to view. It can be downloaded for FREE by clicking on the link to the lower right.

Amputation versus Conservative Treatment of a Stage IV Pressure Ulcer
by Nicole L. Sender RN, DNS, University Place Care Center, Tacoma, WA and
Linda Manning PT, CWS, Physiotherapy Associates, Lakewood, WA

Heelift® Suspension Boot Performance Evaluation
by DM Systems, Inc.

Preventing Heel Ulcers in Hip Fracture Patients
by Theda Bordner, MSN, RN

HEEL ULCERS ARE PREVENTABLE!
by Denis B. Drennan MD