Paediatric Leg Gaiter Made to Measure

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The paediatric Leg Gaiter is made to measure for a perfect fit. Designed to stabilise the leg, and either restrict or assist movement depending on the indications for use. Flexion gaiters for when flexion is required and extension gaiters keep the arm or leg in extension for prolonged stretch/immobilisation.

Available in a variety of colours and patterns, see our Pattern Swatch Sheet.

Please complete the Custom Leg Gaiter Form and email it to [email protected].

If you need further assistance, please contact our Customer Service Department.

The paediatric Leg Gaiter is a made-to-measure brace, so four measurements are required:

• Thigh circumference
• Knee circumference
• Calf circumference
• Length

Indications for use:

• 
  Dislocation
• 
  Post-surgery
• 
  Post-fracture
• 
  Support during the night
• 
  Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• 
  Sprains, strains or weakened joints

Features and benefits:

• 
  To restrict movement in a given direction
• 
  Extensive pattern choice that is regularly updated
• 
  To provide ease of movement resulting in reduced pain
• 
  To control, stabilise, limit or immobilise an extremity joint
• 
  To aid rehabilitation following a fracture or break and removal of the cast
• 
  Flexion gaiters are recommended if flexion is required due to contractures for example
• 
  Extension gaiters for keeping the arm or leg in extension for prolonged stretch/immobilisation
• 
  Standard Leg extension gaiters keep the arm or leg in extension for prolonged stretch/immobilisation

• 
  
  Custom Soft Goods Products Fitting Instructions
  

Paediatric Leg Gaiter Made to Measure form
Pattern Swatch Sheet

The paediatric Leg Gaiter is made to measure for a perfect fit. Designed to stabilise the leg, and either restrict or assist movement depending on the indications for use. Flexion gaiters for when flexion is required and extension gaiters keep the arm or leg in extension for prolonged stretch/immobilisation.

Available in a variety of colours and patterns, see our Pattern Swatch Sheet.

Please complete the Custom Leg Gaiter Form and email it to [email protected].

If you need further assistance, please contact our Customer Service Department.

The paediatric Leg Gaiter is a made-to-measure brace, so four measurements are required:

• Thigh circumference
• Knee circumference
• Calf circumference
• Length

Indications for use:

• 
  Dislocation
• 
  Post-surgery
• 
  Post-fracture
• 
  Support during the night
• 
  Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• 
  Sprains, strains or weakened joints

Features and benefits:

• 
  To restrict movement in a given direction
• 
  Extensive pattern choice that is regularly updated
• 
  To provide ease of movement resulting in reduced pain
• 
  To control, stabilise, limit or immobilise an extremity joint
• 
  To aid rehabilitation following a fracture or break and removal of the cast
• 
  Flexion gaiters are recommended if flexion is required due to contractures for example
• 
  Extension gaiters for keeping the arm or leg in extension for prolonged stretch/immobilisation
• 
  Standard Leg extension gaiters keep the arm or leg in extension for prolonged stretch/immobilisation

• 
  
  Custom Soft Goods Products Fitting Instructions
  

Paediatric Leg Gaiter Made to Measure form
Pattern Swatch Sheet