Has anyone used this orthopedic boot for your plantar fasciitis?
Has anyone used this orthopedic boot for your plantar fasciitis? If so, did you walk with the foam pads under your arch?
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Walking & Weight Bearing After Surgery — page 21
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Lots of healing time!
Lots of healing time! At least I can work on my tan. Still struggling to walk on my foot as its swollen from surgery a week and a half ago but wearing the boot and using a walker def…
Currently waiting scarf/ akin osteotomy.
Currently waiting scarf/ akin osteotomy. My surgeon advised to take the time while I'm on the waiting list to think everything through etc. Currently 39, prominent bunion, especially…
Any recommendations or ideas for an alternative to wellies or walking boots for a festival?
Any recommendations or ideas for an alternative to wellies or walking boots for a festival? I went to a very muddy festival last year and my bunions were agony in my walking boots…
I am 6 weeks post op tomorrow, recovery is going really well weight bearing from 4 weeks.
I am 6 weeks post op tomorrow, recovery is going really well weight bearing from 4 weeks. Driving since 4.5 weeks managing to get into some of my old shoes. I was given the splint to…
Happy Saturday. 15 days post op. Running errands today. Feels good to be out in the world. We took the dogs to…
Happy Saturday. 15 days post op. Running errands today. Feels good to be out in the world. We took the dogs to the vet and are heading to UPS store to drop off packages now. My foot…
Help! If the doc says non weight bearing I find it impossible to go up or down my three steps to get into my…
Help! If the doc says non weight bearing I find it impossible to go up or down my three steps to get into my house. Tried crutches, husband pushing wheelchair, scooting on my but…
20 days post-op...
20 days post-op... And for the first time since the Macarena hit the charts back in the late 90's, I’m travelling with one bunion instead of two. And this has been the MOST…
Question: I have a knee scooter and a walker.
Question: I have a knee scooter and a walker. What do most of you think is easier to get around?
This is my 5½ foot, my sneaker, and the boot I was given.
This is my 5½ foot, my sneaker, and the boot I was given. Any advice?
3 weeks post MIS surgery now.
3 weeks post MIS surgery now. I am walking (slowly) in the orthopedic shoe and making some short trips to the shops/out for coffee and things. Whilst I don't exactly feel a great deal…
3 months post op, 3rd surgery since Feb 2025!
3 months post op, 3rd surgery since Feb 2025! 2 revisions due to non fusion Omg this hot weather and walking and swelling is hard. Is it just me
I am almost 4 weeks post op.
I am almost 4 weeks post op. I was non weight bearing for 3 weeks. I've been walking in my boot all around the house for the past 2 days. I even cooked dinner for the family tonight…
Hi. I'm due to have surgery on both feet at the end of August. Has anyone else had both done at the same time?…
Hi. I'm due to have surgery on both feet at the end of August. Has anyone else had both done at the same time? I live alone, but will have people popping in throughout the day…
Has anyone traveled somewhere where they had to walk a lot after their surgery and what shoes have you worn…
Has anyone traveled somewhere where they had to walk a lot after their surgery and what shoes have you worn that were super comfortable and minimised the pain and discomfort? I’m 9…
About 5 weeks ago I broke my 1st metatarsal in my left foot.
About 5 weeks ago I broke my 1st metatarsal in my left foot. I have been in a non bearing weight boot. They did not have boots in office so I was directed to purchase my own which…
[Right foot bunionectomy, plantar plate repair and arthrodesis here] What do you recommend as a first shoe for…
[Right foot bunionectomy, plantar plate repair and arthrodesis here] What do you recommend as a first shoe for driving? I’m still in a boot, but my doctor is allowing me to start…
UPDATE: I asked the PA today, and she said that the doctor recommends Hoka or OnCloud.
UPDATE: I asked the PA today, and she said that the doctor recommends Hoka or OnCloud. She does not think I will need a bigger size since the toe box runs really wide. Footwear…
Anyone in the Sharon Valley/Welsh Hills area have any issues yesterday or last night with break ins or weird…
Anyone in the Sharon Valley/Welsh Hills area have any issues yesterday or last night with break ins or weird activity? We had a random man walk to our house last night at 7pm and then…
I went to my doctor yesterday to have my questions answered for my upcoming August 17t surgery.
I went to my doctor yesterday to have my questions answered for my upcoming August 17t surgery. I was told by week four I should be able to start wearing a sneaker. This is faster…
going to europe in a month and would love shoe recommendations?
going to europe in a month and would love shoe recommendations? i've been using brooks which are great but need variety outside of a sneaker. i use olukai for beach but not heavy…
MIS post walking? Is 6 weeks unrealistic? 8 weeks? Running/Jogging at a 10mph pace? 6 months? More? Panic mode…
MIS post walking? Is 6 weeks unrealistic? 8 weeks? Running/Jogging at a 10mph pace? 6 months? More? Panic mode is starting! Also, did you use a walker in the bathroom or temporary…
I fractured foot April 1 , cuboid fracture ligament tore away pulling piece of bone away , I’m out of walker…
I fractured foot April 1 , cuboid fracture ligament tore away pulling piece of bone away , I’m out of walker boot , down to one crutch , but it’s nearly three months and ankle still…
Most people assume that every bone in their foot is accounted for in standard anatomy — but a surprisingly…
Most people assume that every bone in their foot is accounted for in standard anatomy — but a surprisingly large number of Lancaster County residents are walking around with extra…
I had a stress injury (bone edema no fracture seen on MRI) in my 4th metatarsal and was in a boot for about 8…
I had a stress injury (bone edema no fracture seen on MRI) in my 4th metatarsal and was in a boot for about 8 weeks. My podiatrist cleared me out of the boot- said I didn’t need…
I have had a bruised heel from planta fasciitis since 11/2025.
I have had a bruised heel from planta fasciitis since 11/2025. I honestly don’t know what to try to speed up recovery. Wore a boot for 2 weeks after seeing a podiatrist with steroid…
Goodbye surgical shoe…hello sneakers!
Goodbye surgical shoe…hello sneakers! 7 week post op . Released to return to walking for exercise and strength training no modifications . Have to wait the full 12 weeks to return to…
Hi y’all!! Today is exactly four weeks since my bilateral bunionectomies (scarf/akin maestro with distal soft…
Hi y’all!! Today is exactly four weeks since my bilateral bunionectomies (scarf/akin maestro with distal soft tissue release on both feet - not MIS). I have two screws and a staple in…
Hi again everyone!
Hi again everyone! Question about your timeline experience. (Metatarsal osteotomy right foot) next post op visit is at 7.5 weeks. I am on the knee scooter until then. At 4.5 weeks…
Good news post. I am 6 years post double bunion surgery. I had a fusion on my right (arthritis) and akin/osteo…
Good news post. I am 6 years post double bunion surgery. I had a fusion on my right (arthritis) and akin/osteo on the left. My surgeon had me weight bearing from day 1. I was…