How to Wear & Walk in a Walking Boot

[@jpgoat99strength18]

I just got my boot today and I’m not brave enough to walk yet but hopefully my body will just do it

[@tracyjackson4371]

I got my walking boot a little over 72 hours ago and was told to start walking as much as my ankle would tolerate. No real instructions other than that. This afternoon I watched this video of how I should be using this walking boot that I didn’t feel like it was helping me walk again at all. And then I asked my husband to hold my hand while I walked 10 steps to the kitchen… I did it! He left me alone to eat my lunch and I was able to make it from one side of my kitchen to the other without help!!!!! And then I had confidence and made it back from the kitchen to the living room by myself!!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@pennykennedy4915]

Thank you! This was very helpful. Sadly, physicians don’t give proper instructions. Also, I have never been given an even-up adapter! My gait always gets wonky and messes up my hip after a week or so. These boots should always come with one.

[@1kdavis]

Excellent, detailed video with NEEDED information. I was just given a tall boot today for an Achilles strain & bone spurs. basically NOTHING was said about how to walk, sit down on the toilet, stairs, fasten, where to place the pads & why. My uninjured (right) leg is already feeling the stress and I honestly haven’t done much. I may need find one of those leveler things. The doctor or tech did not mention those at all. They just said “wear a shoe worn even sole height”. This helped tremendously.

[@ali87107]

The even up is a total game changer!

[@sunahamanagai9039]

Whoa, got a lot more instructions and tips than from the manufacturer. Thank you!!

[@FAANT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jodigirl11]

This is fantastic! My doctor did not take the time to show me this, and it will make all the difference. I am wearing a Dansko clog on the other foot, and the clog height has worked well in bringing the left foot up to the same as the boot.

[@FAANT]

So glad this was helpful for you Jodi! Thanks for watching!

[@joehopper2274]

Thank you so much. I had Left Ankle Fusion Surgery plus a rod inserted and screwed to my tibia and talus bones. Six weeks later I had the cast removed and was given a walking boot, but told to not put any weight on it for 4 week. I have a follow up appointment in a week and will be gradually adding weight, a third each week as I begin walking with the boot. After watching your excellent video I'm quite confident I now understand the boot, the extra pads and exactly how the boot will assist me with learning to walk again. Interestingly, I won't have to use the extender for my other shoe, my left leg is shorter than the right and I'll eventually be getting a prothetic lift added to my left footwear.

[@deliamurphy382]

Thank you very much.Excellent advice and well presented. Wish we had the extra even-up adapter. Good tips. I live in the UK and I wish you were over here. Also wearing a travel sock helps with a fluffy stocking, that's what I found helpful for me. Wish everyone well, horrible time I know, but we will see better days. You have given me the confidence to use this. The hospital here just gives you the boot and off you go. Madness.

[@LawnBunny777]

Thanks so much for this video! I wasn't given instruction when I got my walking boot, not even about the thingy that raises the uneven foot (I have it now and it makes a world of difference). I was walking flat-footed on the boot and it was hyperextending my knee, rolling the foot like you said to is a big help!

[@FAANT]

We are glad it helped! Get well soon!

[@oliviabrowne686]

Same I just got mine tofay

[@chandrashah9358]

Boot has been huge help but fastening was difficult for me as I am disabled.Wish they can put coloured dots or numbers to make it more visual .As it is all black just one colour I have struggled with it.Highly recommend it for a very bad sprain.My boot was given by physiotherapist at my local hospital.Very grateful.🙏

[@amelievelvick5676]

Thanks all my doctor did was put it on me and tell me to not take it off unless showering

[@missourimike5150]

Great video thankyou so much as my doctor gave me no instruction at all after my ankle surgery a couple weeks ago! I researched and bought a knee scooter and borrowed a walker from a friend . i also purchased the extension for my other foot that you showed in your video . thanks again for your help!!!

[@EagleMiner]

thank you. i didn’t know how to walk on it before but you’re supposed to use the rounded ness of the bottom of the boot to your advantage.

[@FAANT]

Thank you for watching - glad we could help!

[@yeaidk4788]

thank you so much for this, i love my doctor but he gave instructions and seemed somewhat surprised when i said “i know i still need to use the crutches..” and he said oh and then said to only apply how much weight i can tolerate, i put my boot on at home and did not strap it right, watched this, fixed the straps and now it feels so much better and less pain on my ankle

[@VERONICABANKS2380]

My 16 yr old son gt his today n they sure didnt explain all this or even tell hw to walk w his... thank you for this vid

[@MrsJones206]

Thank you for this☺️ Now I can start walking in my boot properly.

[@FAANT]

So happy this was helpful - thanks for watching!

[@texastodd1954]

Thanks Dr. P. Great explanations as always.

[@karenb3998]

Excellent video! I think I was fastening the Velcro straps in the wrong order, thank you for such a detailed explanation. Would you consider doing a future video on how to properly negotiate stairs with a walking boot?

[@FAANT]

Thank you for the suggestion Karen! Great idea!

[@auntie3333]

Excellent information!!! Thank you!

[@johntheretiredguy]

Thanks, this video is very helpful.

[@FAANT]

Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching!

[@alisonburgess345]

fantastic - I got one today (i didn't get an even up though). This was very helpful. They are designed very cleverly..!

[@ryanclemons1]

I just got a boot today bad tendonitis in my foot to the point i was walking wrong hurted like hell to wear the first few days but seems to be helping now.

[@afischer540]

You are AMAZING Dr. Pruner and thank you so much for sharing this important info with us! I just got my boot today and i was unsure how to correctly operate it and now i know thanks to you. I actually have the same exact one (the smaller one for the foot that you presented) and I love it. Problem though is that due to my heel spur surgery there was alot of bone that had to be removed so walking in my boot heel first is almost impossible. Yet i do look forward to being able to actually "walk" lol in my new walking boot for now using crutches along with my boot will have do. So thanks so much again for your help 👍...subbed

[@OnMyMom]

Thank you! Great video!

[@ClassicRoyal]

Very well done! Thank you!

[@FAANT]

Thank you for watching!

[@easterkimkim3949]

Got my boot today and in it for 6 weeks

[@Thankunext550]

What is the thing that levels the other foot without the boot called? I want to buy one.

[@FAANT]

Hello - it is called an Even Up shoe lift. Thanks for watching!

[@mazzy1820]

I broke my leg about a month ago and I got my boot a couple days ago and I’m struggling with walking cause if I don’t step right it hurts I’m using crutches but I don’t know if I’m walking wrong or I just need to keep using crutches while I wear it

[@FAANT]

Thank you for watching! We would recommend following up with your medical provider for the best option for you and your situation!

[@vanessamoinhos4875]

What the name of the item you put on the regular sneaker 👟to level it off with the cast boot?

[@FAANT]

Hi Vanessa - thank you for watching! That is called an Even-Up!

[@TripleVenusTarot]

Thank you ☺️

[@MonteCarloGuru]

Hi i have a boot and the air is not staying in the boot. Should i go back to the doctor?

[@FAANT]

Hello - yes, we would recommend contacting your doctor to see what they can do!

[@deepakjoshi664]

Thanks

[@dreamygirl3480]

Can ayone help me I am using this shoes but its airbag is leaked so how can I fix???

[@FAANT]

Hello! If it is leaking, please contact your doctor's office or wherever you purchased the boot!

[@nanarangerdinguli2726]

Can i use it after removal of 15 days casting

[@FAANT]

Hello! We would recommend that you consult with your doctor and follow their instructions in regards to wearing a walking boot!

[@vitalieceaglic]

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