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transition from walking boot to normal shoe

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  transition from walking boot to normal shoeI’ve had a cast or walking boot on my right foot for 6 weeks, which was due to spraining my ankle. I was in a hard cast for 2 weeks and then transitioned to the boot. The first few days were really really tough, but I slowly felt more comfortable with the weight of it (it feels very heavy at first). Transitioning from the walking boot to wearing normal shoes is tough because they aren’t wide enough and your foot slides off of them easily.    Image source: https://www.flipkart.com/ Since these boots are usually only used for a few weeks, transitioning from them becomes necessary when you're finally able to walk on that ankle again. I had to use a crutch for the first week or so, and then transition to wearing two bracelets on my ankle. The bracelets help stabilize your ankle because you can't lift your leg without putting too much pressure on it. I'm still using the crutch occasionally because it's easier to pull myself up
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tips for wearing a walking boot

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  Many people choose to wear walking boots after an injury or surgery. However, wearing a boot can be tricky and uncomfortable at times, especially if you're not used to it. Here's a list of things you should know before buying a walking boot:  Image source: https://pinterest.com/ 1. A walking boot is worn on the ankle to stabilize an injured foot   Image source: https://www.amazon.com/ 2. Wearing a walking boot allows the doctor/patient to see what’s going on underneath it 3. They can give better instructions for their care 4. They help with mobility 5. They help prevent further damage to the foot  Image source: https://www.nike.com/ 6. Some doctors suggest wearing a walking boot for 2-4 weeks at first and then gradually increasing time in each week until your doctor tells you to take it off. Others suggest wearing the boot for up to 6 weeks, before taking it off.    Image source: https://www.walmart.com/ 7. Walking boots are not comfortable 6 out of 10 people can’
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