ProCare XcelTrax 2.0 Air Ankle Walker
A cam boot is short for a Controlled Ankle Motion (CAM) boot. Frequently also referred to as a ‘Moon Boot’ it is an orthopedic device for the treatment and stabilization of a variety of injuries. Including severe ankle sprains, foot and ankle fractures, tendon or ligament tears in the ankle or foot. CAM Boots are adjustable, reusable, and removable. Which is why they are generally preferred over plaster casts. The ProCare XcelTrax 2.0 Ankle Walker is the moon boot our physiotherapy team use in our practices on a daily basis. Designed for support and comfort. It is lightweight boot, of sturdy design. With anatomically shaped uprights, that help to facilitate a better fit.
Features:
- Integrated strapping to aid in full circumferential support and compression
- Cushioned inner/outer soles help to absorb shock upon heel strike
- Soft nylon/foam liner
- Pneumatic integrated pump design making the pneumatic liner simple to inflate and adjust for more comfortable, supportive and compressive fit
- Constructed to create a superb sturdy, lightweight CAM boot
Why Would I Need A Moon Boot?
The most common type of injury that requires the use of a moon boot are bone fractures of the foot and ankle. As well as severe ligament tears of the foot and ankle, and tendon damage. If you have a ligament sprain or rupture, the use of a CAM boot will help prevent excessive movement of the injured tissue. Preventing further stress to the tissue, and help you feel more stable moving around whilst healing takes place. Moon boot is useful as they are more flexible than a plaster cast. And don’t need any special modification to allow you to walk around while healing. A CAM boots can be considered as an alternative to a plaster cast and crutches after significant foot or ankle injury. A big advantage of moon boots compared to plaster casts is that they can be removed for bathing. As well as removal for appropriate exercises, or application of ice / treatment during the rehabilitation process.
- Injuries can include, but are not limited to:
- Achilles tendon tear, or partial rupture
- Plantar fascia tear
- Chronic mild soft tissue injuries which have not responded to more conservative treatments.
- Severe tendonitis
- Bone fractures or ligament tears
- Post surgical immobilization
Benefits Of A CAM Boot
Moon boots hold the ankle in a neutral position at 90 degrees to the leg. With a flat, rigid foot bed built on a rocker sole. Because of this design, a CAM boot can effectively immobilise the foot and ankle joints. Reducing pressure on the bones, ligaments, and other soft tissues of the foot and ankle. All whilst still allowing for a relatively normal gait walking around. A moon boot can help to drastically reduce pain, allowing someone to move around without the use of crutches and minimise limping when injured.
- A major advantage of a CAM boot as compared to plaster casts is that they can be removed for bathing. As well as have washable liners.
- As well as removal can aid in the ability to carry out appropriate rehabilitation exercises. Including the application of ice or other treatment during the rehabilitation process. Something that is impossible with the use of plaster casts.
How We Use A CAM Boot At Sydney Physio Clinic
Not only do we prescribe a moon boot for serious injuries to the foot and ankle to immobilize the area in an attempt to facilitate healing. Frequently for what may be considered only a moderate ankle sprain, a CAM boot can be a useful rehabilitation tool. The use of a moon boot coupled with appropriate loading, treatment and exercise. Can enable our patients to both maintain a good level of activity whilst protecting healing in the early stages following an ankle sprain. Something that is often useful with the “go go go” patient base we see in the city.
We would often recommend the use of a CAM boot, or see patients attending the practice already wearing a moon boot, in the following situations:
- For the support and management of pain, healing and swelling in acute ankle sprains
- Soft tissue injuries of the lower leg, including achilles tendon tears, or ruptures
- Stress fractures of the lower leg
- Stable fractures of the foot and ankle
- Metatarsal fractures
- Post surgical procedures like bunionectomies, or following fixations for foot and ankle fractures, and achilles tendon repairs.
- Lisfranc injury
Sizing Guide For The ProCare XcelTrax 2.0 Ankle Walker
Men’s Shoe Size (AUS) Women’s Shoe Size (AUS)
- XSmall (22cm foot length) Men’s Shoe Size (AUS) Up to 3, Women’s Shoe Size (AUS)Up to 5
- Small (23cm foot length) Men’s Shoe Size (AUS) 3-6, Women’s Shoe Size (AUS) 5-8
- Medium (26.5cm foot length) Men’s Shoe Size (AUS) 6-9, Women’s Shoe Size (AUS) 8-11
- Large (28cm foot length) Men’s Shoe Size (AUS) 9-12, Women’s Shoe Size (AUS) 11-15
- XLarge (30.5cm foot length) Men’s Shoe Size (AUS) 12+, Women’s Shoe Size (AUS) 15+
