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What Is The Purpose of A Walking Boot?

What is a CAM WALKER (e.g Walking Boot)? 

It is a speacial shoe that provides significant medical benefits and helps to speed up the healing process as well. 

What are some reasons to wear a walking boot?

The walking boot protects the foot and ankle from different kinds of injuries such as sprain, shin splint, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, and broken foot too. 

What is the purpose of walking boot?

The purpose of this device is to allow you to put weight safely on injured foot or ankle. It also stabilizes the mobility and motion of the foot and ankle. 

We, United Foot and Ankle, strive to give our patients the best treatment options. If you or any loved ones are experiencing any symptoms related to these kinds of foot and ankle injuries, please feel free to contact our office at (732) 979-2035. We are located in East Brunswick, Old Bridge, Keyport, Perth Amboy, and Bayonne. We look forward to seeing you. 

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