Written by Mike DeWilde, OTR/L
The common saying, “you don’t realize what you have until it's gone,” is very true. Many people may not appreciate being able to walk until a lower extremity injury is experienced and they cannot get around like they used to. Lower extremity injuries are common, and so are the use of braces and splints to improve mobility. The frequency of lower extremity injury is unknown because individuals do not always present to healthcare settings for ankle sprains or other injuries. Recently published literature stated that between the years 2016 and 2020, there were more than 9.7 million lower extremity injuries treated in emergency departments throughout the United States.
Not being able to walk can significantly disrupt your normal day-to-day activity. Fortunately, the Shoebaum Air Cam is an available device that helps in this exact situation.
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The Shoebaum Air Cam Walker is often used after being diagnosed with an acute ankle sprain, a lower extremity soft tissue injury, post-operatively, stable lower extremity fractures, and even after Achilles tendon repairs.
The Shoebaum’s innovative design, created by an orthopedic surgeon, leads it to stand out as the best orthopedic walking boot. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in diagnosing and managing lower extremity injuries. They are familiar with home-user complaints and healing challenges associated with traditional walking boots. A better boot was needed, and so the Shoebaum Air Cam Walker was created.
How to know if it is the right choice? Well, a most liked feature is that the Shoebaum Air Cam offers the sensation of natural gait movement, which includes the following three phases; heel, flat, and toe. When worn, the Shoebaum Air Cam spring shock absorbers let home users carry out the normal gait process. This amazing design allows time for the lower extremity or foot to heal without adding more risks.
The Shoebaum Air Cam Walker design includes EVA anti-Vibration Sole technology, which reduces the shock of the foot. This internationally patented three-step anti-shock technology by ErgoActives allows home users to carry out the steps in walking with a normal gait, avoiding putting added pressure on the injury, even without the use of crutches. In addition, the removable toe bumper helps shield the toe from receiving impact.
It is essential to closely monitor wounds for progressive healing and potential signs of infection. The Shoebaum Air Cam Walker allows for easy supervision of wounds. Compared with traditional post-op shoes, the Shoubaum Air Cam can be opened anteriorly, so that wounds can be evaluated without having to remove the entire boot. This great feature helps promote home users' involvement in the wound healing process, as they can comfortably monitor the wound's progress throughout the day.
Shoebaum’s integrated air pump distributes pressure to create a personalized and comfortable shoe fit for home users. The air pump is easily accessed once the device is placed on the lower extremity by pressing a circular blue button located on the side of the boot.
Individuals with diabetes often have an associated condition called diabetic foot, which involves damage to the nerve and blood vessels. The Shoebuam Air Cam Walker is useful in a variety of medical conditions because it helps decrease arterial compression and helps with the venous and lymphatic return. Diabetic foot, varicose veins, and distal thrombosis are just a few of the conditions where using the Shoebaum Air Cam can be helpful.
The Shoebaum Air Cam removable toe bumper offers added protection to the toe area. Compared with walking boots that have an open-toe design, the Shoebaum Air Cam provides an added level of protection, with a hard plastic shell around the toes. The bumper can easily be removed as desired.
The Shoebaum Air Cam Walker is also compatible with Ergoactives Level-Up Shoe Height Balancer. This shoe height balance is meant to be worn on the uninjured foot, creating an even gait. Wearing both the Shoebaum Air Cam Walker and Shoe Height Balancer helps create a steady gait, and prevent slipping and falling.
It is important for a walking boot to provide a comfortable fit for home-users so that they will be compliant in wearing it. The Shoebaum Air Cam Walker does just that. The well-known ErgoActives Company designed the Shoebaum Air Cam Walker with air vents to help with circulation and prevent overheating, allowing for increased comfort.
"I was nervous when I returned to work after my injury. The Shoebaum Air Cam allowed me to face my fears and return to work. It made walking easy for me. I 100 % recommend this product"
-Kris H
“I had tried many different orthotics for my plantar fasciitis in the past, but nothing worked. The Shoebaum Air Cam actually works. I can walk without pain. I couldn't be happier.
-Mic A.
"The perfect boot after an ankle fracture. I was skeptical about using this boot when my orthopedic surgeon recommended it, but I am so thankful he did. I have been using the Shoebaum Air Cam Walker for one week since my fracture and it works great. I don't know how I would be able to go about my day without it."
-Wayne T
When lower extremity injuries occur, the goal is to achieve maximum healing and function as soon as safely possible. The Shoebaum Air Cam is an innovative shock-absorbing walking boot that allows for both improved wound healing and mimicking of the normal gait process. Its comfortable design also helps increase home-user compliance and is loved by users.
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Mike DeWilde is an occupational therapist in the acute hospital and inpatient rehabilitation settings. He has experience working with a wide range of patients from all walks of life, and he is especially skilled in helping people recover from traumatic and neurological conditions. He’s also trained in the outpatient mental health setting, working with veterans in addiction recovery and holistic health improvement. Mike is motivated in helping drive future improvements to our health care system, such as the development of preventative health programs.
