How to Remove an Immobilizer

An immobilizer is a leg-long knee brace designed to keep the knee straight and prevent any mobilization to the knee joints or ligaments. An immobilizer is made for people who suffer from injuries such as knee dislocations, torn ligaments or sprains. Make sure to get the correct size immobilizer to fit the length of your leg. Some leg injuries take longer to heal, so consult your doctor or physician as to when you will be able to remove the immobilizer.

Instructions

• 1

  Undo the straps from the hook-and-loop attachments. Pull the straps across the leg using one hand to pull the strap off of the hook-and-loop fasteners and the other to hold the back of the brace in place. Start with the straps closest to your knee and then undo the straps on the top and bottom.

• 2

  Pull the straps through the slots on the edge of the immobilizer.

• 3

  Remove your leg from the immobilizer. Hold the back of the immobilizer with your hand and gently guide the brace away from underneath your leg. Use you other hand to make sure the straps don't get caught on the hook-and-loop fasteners as you remove the immobilizer.