Skil-Care Heel-Float Boot | Zero-Pressure Heel Off-Loading Orthotic

Skil-Care Heel-Float Boot: Complete Off-Loading Suspension for Decubitus Ulcer Prevention and Management

In acute care, long-term care, and rehabilitation environments, preventing and healing decubitus ulcers on the heel represents a critical clinical challenge. The Skil-Care Heel-Float Boot is engineered specifically to eliminate pressure injuries by suspending the patient's heel directly over an unhindered air cavity. By facilitating zero pressure on this high-risk area, this specialized medical orthotic prevents ischemic tissue breakdown, promotes blood flow, and provides continuous air circulation to accelerate the healing of existing pressure ulcers.

Designed for multi-functional therapeutic support, this boot integrates an internal water-based gel pack beneath the ankle that redistributes pressure and can be utilized for targeted hot or cold therapy. The exterior is wrapped in an ultra-soft Cozy Cloth fabric that significantly reduces skin shear, friction, and moisture accumulation. With a specialized anti-foot-drop structural backing that actively controls dorsal flexion, this institutional-grade off-loading boot offers facility managers, nursing staff, and procurement officers a durable, launderable, and highly adaptive patient care asset.

Key Benefits:

• Zero-Pressure Suspension: Completely floats the patient's heel over an open air cavity to ensure absolute pressure elimination on vulnerable bony prominences.
• Thermal Water-Gel Insert: Incorporates a removable, water-based gel pack beneath the ankle to reduce localized pressure and enable non-microwaveable hot or cold therapy.
• Anti-Foot-Drop Protection: Engineered with a rigid, supportive backing that controls dorsal flexion to actively prevent foot-drop contractures and improper alignment.
• Shear and Moisture Control: Covered in a premium Cozy Cloth fabric that whisks away skin perspiration and reduces friction to protect delicate skin integrity.
• Malleoli Protection: Outfitted with heavy foam-cushioned side walls to protect both the lateral and medial malleoli from external contact and friction injuries.
• Flexible Stabilization Straps: Features highly adaptable hook-and-loop closures that adjust to multiple positions (ankle-only or ankle-instep) to prevent internal foot rotation.

Specifications:

• Size Options (Width Profile): Small (3″ Wide), Medium (4″ Wide), Large/Bariatric (5″ Wide)
• Material Composition: High-density foam lining, liquid-gel pack insert, and Cozy Cloth outer cover
• Closure System: Adjustable heavy-duty hook-and-loop fastening straps
• Sanitation Profile: Fully launderable and machine washable up to 180°F (82°C) once the gel insert is removed (Do not use chlorine bleach)
• Primary Functions: Heel off-loading, foot-drop prevention, thermal therapy, and skin-shear mitigation
• Fulfillment Status: Factory Direct (Ships within 2–3 days)

Application
Skil-Care’s Heel-Float has adaptable Hook & Loop straps, enabling the boot to be secured at the ankle and at the instep, or with both straps at the ankle. The ankle-instep option is recommended when the patient’s foot moves rearward in the Heel-Float.

Ankle/Instep

• Place patient’s foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain the heel is suspended directly over the air cavity.
• Move the Hook & Loop strap along the webbing strip towards the toes. (illustration A)
• Thread the Hook & Loop strap through the web loop near the toes and secure the closure. (illustration B)
• Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure. (illustration B)
• Hook & Loop closures should be snug, but not tight.

Ankle Only

• Place patient’s foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity.
• Move the Hook & Loop strap along the webbing strip towards the ankle. (illustration C)
• Thread both Hook & Loop straps through the web loop on the opposite side of the Heel-Float and secure closures. (illustration D)
• Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure. (illustration D)
• Hook & Loop closure should be snug, but not tight.

Gel-Pack
The water-based gel pack may be used for hot/cold therapy. The remove the gel pack by opening the flap at the back of the Heel-Float. (illustration E). For heat therapy, warm the gel in hot water to the desired temperature. DO NOT microwave. For cold therapy, cool the gel pack by placing it in a refrigerator. DO NOT freeze.

Important
Remove the Heel-Float every 8 to 12 hours (or according to your facility’s protocol) and check patient’s skin for ischemia or discoloration.

Easy Care
The Heel Float may be washed and dried at temperatures that do not exceed 180°F (82°C). Do not use chlorine bleach. Remove gel pack before laundering.

Extended Product Information:

• Product Instructions