To avoid the hook and loop straps getting in the way during the individu-
al application steps, attach them behind onto the respective fleece side.
Using the Relief Insert® 2.0 as a splinting system:
When used as a splinting system, the Relief Dual® Plus Off-loading
Shoe is not required. Set the shoe aside and proceed with opening the
splinting system.
1. Fold the front splint away to the side.
2. If desired, another compatible DARCO insole can be placed in the
splinting system. To do this, remove the grey insole. Then place and
fix the desired insole analogously to the grey insole in the splinting
system.
3. Place the leg on the calf liner of the calf splint. Make sure that the
foot is in contact with the insole.
4. The width of the guide splint automatically adjusts to the patient’s
needs by means of the adjuster on the back of the guide splint.
5. Once the leg is positioned, close the splinting system. To do this,
place the front splint on the shin. Make sure that the front splint
is positioned centrally within the calf splint. Guide the three hook
and loop straps through the loops. Pull the hook and loop straps
as tight as necessary. Ensure that the leg is supported comfortably.
Optionally, the blue forefoot strap (F) can be attached to the forefoot
for additional support.
Using the Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 as a lower leg / foot orthosis:
Perform steps 1 – 5 as described. After that, please continue as follows.
6. Let the patient step into the opened foot section of the Relief Dual®
Plus Off-loading Shoe with the orthosis (splint) on. For particularly
easy entry, open the Relief Dual® Plus completely using the hook and
loop straps (A, B, C). Make sure that the insole is positioned securely
at the front in the shoe.
7. Now close the off-loading shoe with the two hook and loop straps C
of the heel cap.
8. The inner shoe tabs can be placed over each other either way (D).
9. Close the two hook and loop straps A, B as described below. Fold the
strap A on the outer side (left or right) around the tab and secure it
firmly. Close the shoe with the strap on the other side. If needed, the
length of the upper hook and loop strap A can be customised to fit.
Now close the shoe with the lower hook and loop fastener B such
that the DARCO logo is on the outside of the shoe.
10. To achieve additional stabilisation of the ankle joint, the volume of
the air chambers can be increased using the pump attached to the
side. To reduce the volume, release the air using the silver valve. This
allows for individual filling and adjustment. Ensure that the leg is
supported comfortably. If impaired sensation, swelling or pain occurs,
the pressure should be reduced by releasing air from the chambers
using the valve. Should persistent pain occur, the treatment should
be interrupted and a doctor should be consulted.
Using the Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill as an Achilles walker:
11. Fold the front splint to the side.
12. Leave the insole in the splint.
13. Place the wedges in the heel area of the splint on the insole, cor-
responding to the degree of plantar flexion that is therapeutically
required. A wedge has a height of approx. 11 mm. Depending on the
number of wedges used, the height varies and the angle of plantar
flexion can, thus, be adjusted individually. 3 wedges are equivalent to
approx. 120° slant.
14. Fix the wedges to the insole using the adhesive dots.
15. Depending on the therapy course, the wedges can be removed and,
thus, the height adjusted.
Once the wedges are positioned, please carry out steps 3 to 10.
Changing the lining
Removing the lining:
16. Remove the blue calf liner attached to the calf splint with hook and
loops.
17. The grey air liner with integrated air chambers and pump remains
in the product and must not be removed.
18. Now carefully remove the blue front liner attached to the front splint
with hook and loop fasteners.
19. The calf liner, front liner and forefoot strap can be washed, if re-
quired.
Fitting the lining:
After cleaning the blue lining, please carry out the steps described below:
20. First attach the front liner to the front splint using the hook and loop
fasteners. To do this, fold the liner in the middle lengthwise and place
it centrally (according to the shape of the front splint) on the front
splint. By unfolding the liner, it clings to the front splint in the correct
position. Gently press the front liner against the splint.
21. The calf liner is also folded lengthwise in the middle for attachment
to the splint. Place the calf liner in the centre of the calf splint with
the notches at the level of the ankle. By unfolding the liner, it clings
to the calf splint in the correct position. Gently press the calf liner.
To close the splinting system or walker, follow the steps described from
step 1.
Instructions for use
The Relief Insert® Splinting System may only be used in combina-
tion with the Relief Dual® Plus Off-loading Shoe for walking. The splint is
not designed for walking without a shoe.
EN Use
Maintenance
The product does not require maintenance.
Cleaning instructions
Washing
Shoe, splint, grey insole, wedges:
If these are slightly soiled, wipe with a damp cloth or clean with
commercially available disinfectants.
Liners:
To wash, the blue calf and front liners are removed from the splint
and then washed at approx. 60° C in a washing machine. The op-
tional forefoot strap can also be washed at 60° C. The air liner with
air chambers and the pump cannot be washed.
Drying
Do not dry any of the components of the Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 |
Achill in a dryer or on a radiator, but dry them at room temperature.
Working life / Lifespan of the product
The lifespan of the medical device is determined by natural wear
and tear due to proper handling / cleaning.
