Boxia Spare Drop Foot AFO Brace S-Shaped Fitting Hooks
The Boxia Spare Drop Foot AFO Brace S-Shaped Fitting Hooks are replacements for missing or damaged fitting hooks used with the Boxia Drop Foot Supportive Wrap-Around AFO Brace. Used to attach the brace and help alleviate the symptoms of drop foot and other conditions, the hooks are quick and easy to apply for maximum support and comfort.
What's Included?
Please Note: This product includes two spare S-shaped hooks only. To use them with the Boxia Drop Foot Wrap-Around Brace, you'll need to purchase this separately.
How Do You Apply the Spare Fitting Hooks?
The Boxia Replacement Fitting Hooks are easy to apply for quick access to support. Here's a full breakdown of how to attach them to the Boxia Wrap-Around Brace and how to apply this to your foot.
Method 1: When Wearing Shoes
- Open your shoelaces and put the plate-hook attachment between the tongue and shoelaces. Ensure the hook is pointing in the direction of traction
- Attach the ankle strap above the supramalleolar, matching the gel pad with your Achilles tendon
- Enter the S-shaped hook at the front of the ankle. Then, set the hook and pull the ends to obtain the required traction
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Please Note: The tension straps are not needed for this method
Method 2: When Wearing Trainers
- Hook the two tension straps in the holes of your shoe laces
- Attach the ankle straps above the supramalleolar, matching the gel pad with your Achilles tendon
- Enter the S-shaped hook at the front of the ankle
- Hook the S-shaped hook into the tension strap and pull the end to obtain the desired traction
Please Note: The plate hook is not needed for this method.
Method 3: When Shoeless
- Attach the strap above the supramalleolar and match the gel pad to your Achilles tendon
- Set the banding (left or right) in the middle of the foot and the Velcro closures on the instep area
- Ensure the locking hook is pointing in the right direction
- Enter the S-shaped hook at the front of the ankle
- Set the hook and pull the ends, fixing it to obtain the required tension
Please Note: For this method, you will also need the Shoeless Attachment. This can be purchased separately.
Disclaimer
If you are suffering from any discomfort while wearing the brace, you should remove it to allow the ankle to stretch. This should help to reduce any pain that can be caused by using the support.