Velpeau® Freecast Comfort
Orthosis for the acute treatment of the ankle joint
Velpeau Freecast Comfort is a stabilising ankle orthosis in the frontal plane for the treatment of ankle sprains. It consists of two hard shells joined together by a heel pad. The ankle is enclosed from both medial and lateral sides resulting in its stabilisation (U-splint effect).
Product benefits
Proven functional principle
- permits dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, and provides support against excessive inversion of the ankle
- restricts excessive range of motion for inversion-eversion range of motion by external stabilisation with medial and lateral splints
- the heel-to-toe rolling movement is not significantly impaired
Easy to use
- application aid on the product helps with correct application
- three straps for quick and secure fastening
- heel strap adjustable while wearing the orthosis
Comfortable to wear
- left and right version for better fitting according to anatomical shape of the ankle
- soft, comfortable padding material
- thinner upper part of the padding for slim adaption to the lower leg
Product composition
polypropylene, polyurethane, polyester, polyamide, cotton, styrene thermoplastic elastomersVersions
different versions for right and left
colour: taupe/white
Ordering information
Velpeau Freecast Comfort
Size | for height (m) | REF | SC/TC |
---|---|---|---|
Version for the right side | |||
1 | <1.6 | 190004 | 1/30 |
2 | >1.6 | 190006 | 1/30 |
Version for the left side | |||
1 | <1.6 | 190005 | 1/30 |
2 | >1.6 | 190007 | 1/30 |
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Fields of application
- ligament injuries to the upper ankle joint (grade 1-2)
- activated osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- chronic ligament instability
- perimalleolar swelling, joint effusion, intra-articular irritation
Properties
Proven functional principle
- permits dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, and provides support against excessive inversion of the ankle
- restricts excessive inversion-eversion range of motion by external stabilisation with medial and lateral splints
- the heel-to-toe rolling movement is not significantly impaired
Easy to use
- application aid on the product helps with correct application
- three straps for quick and secure fastening
- heel strap adjustable while wearing the orthosis
Comfortable to wear
- left and right version for better fitting according to anatomical shape of the ankle
- soft, comfortable padding material
To note
- Washable at 30°C, do not iron, do not tumble dry, do not bleach, do not dry clean