How long do I have to wear the moon boot for? While we want to offload in the injured area, we also want to maintain good blood flow to the feet and legs to maintain optimum recovery conditions. So should I just stop walking as much as possible while I’m wearing the moon boot? We highly recommend that if you’ve been prescribed a moon boot, to keep it on as per your practitioner’s instructions until they say it’s safe to take it off (when sufficient healing has occurred).
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It means that we need to be very careful with the way your injury heals to get the best outcomes and reduce the risk for any long-term complications. If you’ve been prescribed a moon boot, then your injury is serious. It is indicated as a gold standard part of clinical treatment for a number of injuries.ĭo I really need a moon boot? Can I just wear comfy shoes or joggers instead? The function of a moon boot is to offload the injured area, whether that be a bone, a tissue, a muscle or anything else. The one you get depends completely on your injury and what is going to get the best results for you, so should be prescribed by your Podiatrist.
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Moon boots come in many different varieties – some with open toes, some that finish lower on the leg and some that finish right below the knee. So naturally, we thought we’d write about it in case this may help you too! We’ve treated:Īll of these patients were very keen to get back on their feet and back to staying active and on-the-go, so a big part of their treatment involved offloading with a moon boot combined with laser treatment to speed up the healing and repair potential.īecause many people are initially uncertain as to whether a moon boot is right for them, is necessary for them, or if the inconvenience of wearing a boot is worth their while, we thought we’d shed some light on the what-when’s-and-why’s of moon boots with these moon boot FAQ’s!Ī moon boot is a device that straps around your foot and lower leg – similar to the length of a below-the-knee boot. This week alone, we’ve already seen a high number of injuries that required a moon boot to achieve optimal healing outcomes in a relatively short time frame.