I'm 21 days away from the removal of my Aircast Boot: The boot has been great, I dread to think what state I'd of been in without my removable boot. My Pulmonary Embolism was scary enough as it was and I had better circulation than I would of if I'd spent the whole time in a regular cast. It also allowed me to get a little sunshine, and air the leg. I was also able to rest it on pillows at night as long as I was careful.
I would invest in a shoe or boot that matches the height of the aircast, so when you walk your hips remain level.
All the time I've had the boot I've been doing exercises with my foot, from basic toe wiggling through to more complicated propreceptive exercises, and I still suffered my PE due to lack of circulation. Keep it moving as much as you can.
Massage helps promote better circulation (I did my best) and reduces swelling. It also helps maintain proprioception so your foot can perceive where it is in relation to your body.
I would invest in a shoe or boot that matches the height of the aircast, so when you walk your hips remain level.
All the time I've had the boot I've been doing exercises with my foot, from basic toe wiggling through to more complicated propreceptive exercises, and I still suffered my PE due to lack of circulation. Keep it moving as much as you can.
Massage helps promote better circulation (I did my best) and reduces swelling. It also helps maintain proprioception so your foot can perceive where it is in relation to your body.
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