Hello,

Does anyone know the exact technical name for the boots SCI patients wear in bed to prevent heal sores and other feet related problems?

Thanks.

podus boot

We call em' Lenards...?

Thank you!

I'm searching online at the moment for small, comfortable podus boots for a petite girl. If you see anything interesting please pass it my way.

Cheers

If you can not find anything suitable online you could make some boots/feet protectors with sheepskin and straps. I remember way back as a small child in hospital having them they did the job.

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I'm using these and they work great...even for a bigfoot like me. Jerry

Multi Podus Boot
http://www.activeforever.com/showproduct.a...ulti-podus-boot

I have a pair of the Heelift boots. They do a good job of isolating the heel and ankles from any pressure; however, if I use them for a long time at once, they leave a red mark or pressure spot on the back of my leg above the heel. Their answer to this problem is to carve out some of the foam from the leg support. Not tried it yet, but plan to soon. I purchased mine online from Walgreens for $39.99 each.

Multi Podus boots is a trademark of RCAI. RCAI was formerly "L'Nard", which was Bob L'Nard's name; the founder of L'Nard. He invented the boot specifically to float the heel and counteract ankle foot contractures. He was bought out by RCAI while the patent on the boot was still in effect.

The patent expired on the boot over 10 years ago and many have manufactured "copies" of the original including LEEDerGroup. Although the terms are still trademarked by RCAI, it seems the terms, Multi Podus Boot, has slipped into the public domain as so many in the health care industry use them. There are other terms for these boots but Podus and Multi Podus are the most common.

The boot is usually composed of a semi-rigid frame shaped like an "L" to fit the lower calf and bottom of the foot. The heel portion of the "L" is pushed out to allow the heel to float. This "L" frame is covered with soft fabric and fleece to protect the skin. Velcro flaps act as "closures" that wrap around the open side of the boot holding the calf and foot in place. Boots are available for bed use only and boots are available for limited ambulation.

You can see videos on our site for fitting and application. www.LEEDerGroup.com

Let me know if I can be of service to you.

Regards, Philip

Some usefull splints on the above site, so I thought I'd embed the promo video for everyone.

Heel Lifts. You can get them on www.betterlifehealthcare.co.uk, they are seriously overpriced but they do last for a while.

An amendment to my earlier post- I ordered what I thought was a new 'pair' of heel-lifts from this site and they sent me one, and at 70 quid it was not bloody cheap. So if you want two, make sure you get the quantity right before you order.