Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hello all. Can anyone share information on the kind(s) of gait boots they have for monitoring patient weight bearing? I used one where I worked about 11 years ago, but have not seen one since. Any information would help. Thanks. Marlon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 We use the PedAlert system which I believe was purchased through Sammons Preston. It straps on to the bottom of the shoe and fits around the foot and you can preset it to whatever weight you want. It can be somewhat frustrating and annoying to the patient who cannot maintain the weight bearing status (because it will beep with every step). It has been especially helpful with those " 25% WB " or " 50% WB " patients. Sherri Welch, PT Gait Boot Hello all. Can anyone share information on the kind(s) of gait boots they have for monitoring patient weight bearing? I used one where I worked about 11 years ago, but have not seen one since. Any information would help. Thanks. Marlon Looking to start and own 100% of your own Practice? Visit www.InHomeRehab.com. PTManager encourages participation in your professional association. Join and participate now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 We use the PedAlert system which I believe was purchased through Sammons Preston. It straps on to the bottom of the shoe and fits around the foot and you can preset it to whatever weight you want. It can be somewhat frustrating and annoying to the patient who cannot maintain the weight bearing status (because it will beep with every step). It has been especially helpful with those " 25% WB " or " 50% WB " patients. Sherri Welch, PT Gait Boot Hello all. Can anyone share information on the kind(s) of gait boots they have for monitoring patient weight bearing? I used one where I worked about 11 years ago, but have not seen one since. Any information would help. Thanks. Marlon Looking to start and own 100% of your own Practice? Visit www.InHomeRehab.com. PTManager encourages participation in your professional association. Join and participate now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 We use the PedAlert system which I believe was purchased through Sammons Preston. It straps on to the bottom of the shoe and fits around the foot and you can preset it to whatever weight you want. It can be somewhat frustrating and annoying to the patient who cannot maintain the weight bearing status (because it will beep with every step). It has been especially helpful with those " 25% WB " or " 50% WB " patients. Sherri Welch, PT Gait Boot Hello all. Can anyone share information on the kind(s) of gait boots they have for monitoring patient weight bearing? I used one where I worked about 11 years ago, but have not seen one since. Any information would help. Thanks. Marlon Looking to start and own 100% of your own Practice? Visit www.InHomeRehab.com. PTManager encourages participation in your professional association. Join and participate now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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