Articulating Leg Rest vs Elevated Leg Rest Front Rigging Comparison | How-to Instruction Video

The purpose of an elevating leg rest is to provide calf support to a patient who needs to either maintain fixed or elevated his or her leg. Legrests are commonly used in patients who have immobilized legs due to casts or who have particular circulation, inflammation or edema problems.
Legrests are designed with a lever on the side to activate drop and to elevate in different positions.
They have different footplate sizes and types. ELRs are normally sold including panels that serve as a cushion for the calf of the patient.E&J manual wheelchairs series are generally offered with models with tool-free adjustable swing-away detachable leg rests for different needs and/or to avoid fatigue and enhance treatment.
Once you have identified you need an elevating leg rest and the chair that you will be using it on, let’s see what features to check and look into your selection:
Elevating Legrest with Composite Footplate, Black Panel:
“Tool-Free” Length Adjustment
Lightweight composite footplate
1.5" Industry-standard spacing for attachment
Long-lasting and durable hammer tone finish
Black panel for calf support
Latex-free
Standard equipment on E&J Advantage, Traveler SE, Traveler L3, and Traveler L4
Meets Medicare codes E0990 or K0195
Elevating leg rest with aluminum footplate:
“Tool-Free” Length Adjustment
Durable aluminum footplate
1.5" Industry-standard spacing for attachment
Long-lasting and durable hammer tone finish
Black panel for calf support
Latex-free
Standard equipment on Traveler HD and Traveler HTC
Meets Medicare codes E0990 or K0195
Elevating leg rest for the Paramount XD:
Normally used by individuals who have a large and heavy footprint that requires extra support.
Recommended for Hospital and clinician use with wheelchair large rotation. It does not extend in length when elevated. Knob adjustment. The black panel in vinyl. Aluminum
Large footprint
8” x 8.5”. Meets Medicare codes E0990 or K0195. 3" Spacing
Heavy-Duty Articulating Elevating leg rest:
• Aluminum footplate in black for bariatric or standard manual wheelchairs
• Extends in length from a minimum 16" in the downward position up to a maximum of 27" when fully elevated
• Swingaway detachable leg rest can be adjusted for different needs or to avoid fatigue and enhance treatment
• Chrome-plated finish with a black padded panel in vinyl for comfortable calf support
• Compatible with Advantage, Advantage Recliner,
Traveler SE, Traveler LX, Traveler L3, Traveler L3 Plus, Traveler L4, Traveler HD & Traveler HTC
• Meets Medicare code K0053
Warranty:
One (1) year limited warranty
Always consult your doctor or medical professional to explore and select your elevating legrest options. Always follow the prescription given by the clinician in terms of what exactly is required for the specific need of the patient. Mobility needs change over time, so it is always be advised by a medical professional. Our wheelchairs reflect the commitment to quality, durability, efficiency and patient comfort as a signature of our work.
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