Southern Tas Podiatry Clinic| Huon Valley| Podiatrist

Footwear and Products

CAM Walkers

CAM walkers (controlled ankle movement), which are commonly referred to as “moon boots”, immobilise the foot and ankle where a person has sustained a fracture, ligament strain or a lower limb injury that requires immobilisation to aid with recovery. Cam Walkers are usually worn for several weeks to prevent ankle movement while allowing weight bearing to continue.

Why a CAM walker?

When comparing the benefits of CAM walker to a traditional plaster cast there are many worth noting. Not only can the CAM walker can be taken off with ease for the purposes of showering they are designed to walked in without the requirement for crutches (some injuries will still require crutches in the early stages of use).

Things To Know

Southern Tas Podiatry Clinic advises wearers of a moon boot to wear a shoe of matching heel height on the other foot to ensure that any unevenness of the individual lower limbs is accommodated for when standing or walking. Patients that wear the moon boot for an extended period of time may experience hip and lower back pain if measures are not taken to support the uninjured limb.

Can I Hire A CAM Walker?

Unfortunately due to hygiene reasons these boots cannot be hired out. We do sell CAM walkers, and they don’t cost as much as you would think. Rather than paying the hundreds of dollars hospitals charge you for a CAM walker, we offer inexpensive options and FREE fitting with purchase of the boot and it is yours to keep.

If you have a foot injury that requires you to be in a moon boot for a period of time we can provide you with an inexpensive and effective treatment for bony foot pathologies.

Please call Southern Tas Podiatry Clinic on 6264 3416 or contact us here to guarantee we have your size in stock.

Orthosleeve Compression

FS-6 Sock	Used primarily for treatment of Plantar Fasciitis, chronic arch or heel pain. The sleeve provides Medical grade compression/support for the arch structure of the foot as well as the Achilles Tendon. It aids in also reducing swelling and improving circulation.
CS-6 Sleeve	The CS-6 sleeve uses graduated compression to encourage efficient blood flow and oxygen return, providing relief from common conditions such as venous insufficiency, and oedema/swelling. It also provides medical grade support for the Achilles tendon and calf muscles, relieving shin splints, cramping, and Achilles Tendonitis.
FS-6+ Sock	Combination of the FS-6 sock and CS-6 calf sleeve. Combines medical grade support to provide pain relief and prevention for those suffering with plantar fasciitis, chronic heel pain, swollen arthritic ankles and feet, poor circulation, venous insufficiency, calf cramps, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints.

We stock a range of footwear and able to order shoes in for you from our brand range if we do not have your preferred shoes in stock.

Brands we stock and can order: