Rebound Air Walker Product Presentation Introduction The Rebound Air Walker features a host of details designed to provide added protection, superior compression, simplified application and usage, improved comfort and, ultimately, successful patient outcomes for foot and ankle injuries. 1
Indications Moderate to severe ankle sprains Stable foot and/or ankle fractures Trauma Achilles tendinitis or post-achilles repair surgery Post-operative and rehab use Product Characteristics Circumferential shells Full rocker sole Integrated air bladder Low top version 2
Features and Benefits Effective immobilisation Full circumferential shells 45º ankle strap Features and Benefits Integrated air pump Pneumatic compression 3
Clinical Benefits Comfort Flex edge technology Prevents pressure points Protective toe bumper Pre inflated air bladder Clinical Benefits Comfort Ventilated shells Breathable liner Coolmax socks 4
Clinical Benefits Adjustability Flex edge areas can be trimmed Dorsal shell can be trimmed where marked Clinical Benefits Foot scans were performed on a competitor walker and the Rebound Air Walker to objectively measure the pressure patterns and analyze the gait dynamics The red dots represent Center Of Pressure plotted in time Heel Strike Mid Stance Toe Off Normal Athletic Shoe Rebound Air Walker Competitor Walker Toe off shows good progression Rebound Air. Competitor Walker is very slow with an abrupt stop due to squared toe. Mid stance is balanced and straight on Rebound Air. Competitor walker movement is quick. Heel strike is curved more naturally on Rebound Air. Competitor walker is straight and slow due to hard outsole material 5
Extra s Low top version Foot injuries Heel wedge For use with Achilles tendon injuries Slim liners Clinical Evidence Comparative study Immobilisation of Cast vs Walkers Össur Medical Office Restriction of ankle movements: Dorsiflexion Plantarflexion Comparison of: Fiberglass cast Walkers 6
Clinical Evidence IRB approved 22 subjects p < 0.05 Cast application by cast technician (nurse) Standard fiberglass cast: 1 roll cotton cast padding 3 rolls fibre glass Walkers fitted by CPO Results 22 individuals 11 Male 11 Female Mean age 27 (23-52) BMI 28 7
Results 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 Cast Rebound Air Walker Aircast Walker Rebound Air Walker Low Top Aircast Walker Low Top Barefoot 20 10 0 Degrees No Significant difference between cast and Rebound Rebound is slightly better than Aircast but not significant High walkers are better than low walkers at immobilising the ankle All walkers significantly better than barefoot Results Single Stance Ratio Walker Average St.dev Normal -0.47 1.03 12 10 8 Sound vs Walker Single Stance Time (1=ideal) Rebound LT 1.6 1.53 Rebound 3.06 1.07 Aircast LT 3.25 1.71 Aircast 4.51 1.51 Walking Cast -2 6.36 3.32-4 6 4 2 0 Average Normal Rebound LT Rebound Aircast LT Aircast Walking Cast Rebound LT more symmetrical than Aircast LT Rebound more symmetrical than Aircast 8
Conclusions Rebound Air Walker restricts ankle plantar/dorsiflexion as well as a fiberglass cast Conclusions Confirmed: As expected, standard walkers immobilise the ankle better than low top walkers All walkers significantly immobilise the ankle compared to barefoot conditions 9
Conclusions We can use walkers for same indications as cast Trauma Moderate to severe ankle sprains Stable foot and ankle fractures Post op ankle fractures Post-operative and rehab purposes Achilles tendon injuries Conclusions Walkers are advantageous over casting because of rehabilitation possibilities Oedema / adjustability Hygiene Ambulation with ankle immobilisation 10
Ordering information Marketing Material Brochure FAQ s Catalogue pages Box insert Patient guide 11
Conclusion A clinically proven and economical treatment alternative for fractures, sprains and Achilles injuries, the Rebound Air Walker eliminates the need for time-consuming applications of casts, which need replacing regularly throughout the rehabilitation process. 12