NHS patients don't always get these
- take it to fracture clinic following a shin injury or ankle injury, such as:
Based on shoe size.
Men's UK 3.5-6.5, Ladies' UK 2.5-5.5
Men's UK 6.5-9.5, Ladies' UK 5.5-8.5
Men's UK 9.5-13, Ladies' UK 8.5-12.5
The hard plastic shell provides protection & immobilisation like a plaster cast, but the lighter weight makes the Aircast XP Walker much more convenient & comfortable. Four Air Cells inside the shell can be custom inflated using the hand bulb (included) for a 'total contact' fit. This provides compression for the swollen shin & ankle, which reduces swelling & accelerates recovery.
The Aircast XP Walker can be taken off to allow rehab exercises & foot washing. This improves hygiene, helps prevent ankle stiffness & muscle wastage
- further reducing injury healing time.
Aircast walking braces can be used from the initial injury until you are ready to start walking normally. Once your doctor indicates that it is OK to resume partial weight bearing, then the Aircast XP Walker allows safe walking while still providing protection & compression. By putting gentle compression on the injury the healing process is further accelerated.