Proactive Medical Protekt Footrest Extender/Legrest Pad

Protekt Footrest Extender/Legrest Pad

The Protekt footrest extender legrest pad adds lower-leg support for wheelchair users while helping elevate the legs. It may be a practical choice for care settings or home use where better seat alignment, posture, comfort, and reduced contact between the lower leg and wheelchair are important. The removable extender can raise the footrest by 1, 2, or 3 inches and secures with quick-release straps.

Good Fit For

• Wheelchair seating support needs
• Homecare and long-term care wheelchair use
• Users needing lower-leg protection from wheelchair contact
• Situations where adjustable footrest elevation is helpful

Key Features

• Adds a base of support to help elevate the legs
• Helps improve seat alignment, posture, and comfort
• Protects the lower leg from contact with the wheelchair
• Removable extender helps mitigate foot drop symptoms
• Raises the footrest by 1, 2, or 3 inches for adjustment
• Quick-release straps make attachment and removal easier

Applications and Usage

• Adding lower-leg padding and support to a wheelchair footrest area
• Raising the footrest to support seating alignment and posture
• Helping reduce lower-leg contact with wheelchair components
• Adjusting footrest elevation in 1, 2, or 3 inch increments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 3 inches.
• Material: Foam.
• Check wheelchair fit and legrest dimensions before ordering.
• This product uses quick-release straps for attachment, which may matter for frequent adjustments or transfers.
• The extender is removable, which can be useful when support needs change.

FAQ

• Can this footrest extender change the footrest height? Yes. The removable extender raises the footrest by 1, 2, or 3 inches.
• How does the pad attach? The footrest extender legrest pad secures with quick-release straps for easier attachment and removal.
• What is this product meant to help with? This wheelchair legrest pad adds a base of support, helps elevate the legs, supports seat alignment and posture, and helps protect the lower leg from contact with the wheelchair.
• Can this help with foot drop symptoms? Yes. The product details state that the removable extender helps mitigate foot drop symptoms.

From Protekt by Proactive Medical.