Testimonials

On February 2, 2004 I had foot surgery due to a fall. The doctor told me that I would not be able to put any weight on my foot for six weeks. My foot that had to have surgery is partially paralyzed because I have Systemic Lupus Erthematiosus in which I use a walker and I can not use crutches. Although, I am on a walker, I am a very active person and thinking about remaining in bed or a wheelchair did not sound good. I called everywhere in Wilmington, NC to see if they had anything that would help hold my foot up in order to get around and they all said that the wheelchair was the only thing, but I knew that a wheelchair was not going to work in my house. I started looking on the internet and found the Webb's Leg Sling. It has been a miracle from God as well as a life saver. It has made me more mobile in getting around my house, going to doctor's offices and I have been able to go out to eat. I will recommend the Webb's Leg Sling highly.

From Sue Riggs

Thank you from coming to Keystone Rehabilitation to explain and demonstrate the proper use and benefits of you new product—Webb's Leg Sling. It is truly a one of a kind orthotic device and I wish you a lot of success introducing it into the medical field.

I am looking forward to using it on a patient who has specific weight-bearing instructions from his physician. I know Dr. Novack, DPM, at Southpointe Hospital used it for some of his patients and found it to be very beneficial. After trying it on myself, I believe that it works quite well in assisting the patient by supporting the injured limb a few inches off the floor. Although the injured limb is somewhat immobilized, the design of the orthotic allows the foot to move gently enabling it to be lowered should the need arise. This orthotic also appears to have many uses for all of the major joints of the lower limb and also for progressive weight bearing instructions. For example, if a patient has a hip replacement, this orthotic would not only assist in the non-weight-bearing phase, but also as the patient would progress into the partial-weight-bearing phase. Many times patient's place more weight then allowed during this process and may hinder healing; this orthotic would assist with this problem. In addition, during the non-weight-bearing phase that the patient may become more active. Furthermore, if the patient places less fatigue on the hip and knee musculature it would promote a smoother gait pattern when non-weight-bearing and would prevent "bad habits" from arising.

Thank you again for your demonstration and I will call you as soon as I identify a patient who can benefit from your product.

From Caroline Guzi, MS, PT Certified MDT; Family Director at Keystone Rehabilitation Systems

On January 8, 2003 I was working on a construction site and fell approx 20ft onto a deck below. I was taken to Bedford Hospital for x-rays. At that time, the doctor told me I had broken my leg in one place and my foot in one place and my ankle in two places. I was put in a temporary cast. Five days later I received a hard cast that went from the bottom of my knee to my toes. The Webb's Leg Sling was made available to me at that time. While I have the cast on, the Webb's Leg Sling has been a very useful too in the recovery of my injury.

It helps support the leg without straining the knee and at the same time, if I lose my balance I can touch my toe to the ground to regain my balance with out falling over. I feel this will help with walking again. I may not even need to go to rehab. I told the doctors about this product and explained it to them and they all agreed that this is something that has been long needed in the medical field. My doctor told me that it was a very valuable tool.

From Don Schoenthal

I have had the opportunity to use your new Orthosis for my personal injury. The harness section was adjusted to passively support my foot high enough that my toes would not hit anything on the floor. The elastic mid-section acts like an immobilizer, limiting the free range of motion of my foot away from my body, yet allows the upper leg to move in a normal flexion/extension motion. The shin pad section was adjusted to fit snug and was comfortable on my leg.

This orthotic removes all the stress and strain normally associated with physically holding up the lower leg in non-weight bearing situations. It allows me to continue with my work as a therapist by being able to get around the offices and still be compliant with the non-eight-bearing restrictions of my physician.

This device is a great Orthosis and deserves recognition as such.

From: Scott Lessing, MS, ATC; ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN OHIO

Please be advised that I would like to endorse the use of the Webb's Leg Sling for podiatric use. After examining this particular device, I find that it has many attributes. Among those is that this device keeps the foot from hitting the ground without the patient's need to concentrate on the foot itself. It also helps in improving the patient's balance while using crutches. The foot is protected for longer periods of time with less patient effort.

Inasmuch as it weighs only 8 ½ ounces, it is easy for the patient to use this device without added material burden. The material of the device is durable, simple, and extremely efficient. The stress and strain associated with keeping the foot and leg from weight bearing during the healing process are literally totally eliminated. In reviewing this brace, I feel that it will negate the need to use a Cam walker in most instances. Another factor which should be mentioned is that the Cam walker has multiple straps which are often difficult and confusing for the patient to use appropriately. Your particular device, again, is extremely simple and efficient to us.

Please advise me when this device is commercially available so that I may continue to use it.

Joel Novack, D.P.M, Southgate Foot Specialists. 216.587.0022

I am writing you this letter to let you know what I think of your product, the Webb's Leg Sling. I had the opportunity to use the sample you provided me at the podiatry conference last year in Cleveland. I would like to report the following:

The patient I selected had a neuropathic ulceration secondary to his diabetes and subsequent foot deformity. He had been fit with a healing boot that was not working to unload his ulcer effectively. I allowed him to use the sample you provided me. Not only did his ulcer heal in four short weeks (versus four months for some), but he actually brought the sling back to me so that another person could heal their ulcer due to the superior way it unload the foot.

As a licensed orthotist & prosthetist, I routinely care for those with orders by their physician to keep the weight off of their affected extremity entirely. Very few, if any are successful due to the difficulty of using many of the products that are routinely given to patients. When properly fitted to the appropriate patient, your unique orthosis does an excellent job in aiding the patient using crutches or a walker by supporting the injured limb, yet allowing it to be lowered if necessary. Three important goals are thereby achieved: compliance with non-weight bearing instructions; reduced stress on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and knee; and improved mobility.

In closing, the only hurdle I see at this point is my inability to have a billing code to use to gain reimbursement from insurers. If you can get a code in order to bill it for our patients, then more consumers can be served by this wonderful product. Keep up the good work.

Roger Marzano, L.P.O., L.Ped, Vice
President of Clinical Services, Yanke Bionics

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