ProCare ShoeLift Shoe Balancer for Walker Boots or Casts
Medical boots are a fantastic recovery tool, protecting your fragile foot from reinjury while also letting you put some weight on it to make getting around less painful. The only issue is that this creates a leg leg discrepancy that can make walking awkward, but the ProCare ShoeLift Shoe Balancer for Walker Boots or Casts can help. Featuring an elastic shoe cage and strap, it simply attaches onto the shoe of your healthy leg, evening up the legs for a more natural and comfortable gait.
Please Note: The images above show the ShoeLift fitted to a shoe and worn with a medical boot on the other foot. This for illustrative purposes only and neither are included.
What's Included?
- 1 x ProCare Shoe Balancer
Which Size Shoe Balancer Is Right for Me?
The ProCare ShoeLift is supplied in three sizes based on your UK shoe size. Please find your size in the table below and select it from the dropdown menu at the top of the page.
Size | UK Shoe Size |
Small | Size 4 - 7 |
Medium | Size 8 - 10 |
Large | Size 10+ |
Is the ProCare Shoe Balancer Suitable for Most Foot Injuries?
The ShoeLift is designed for use with a walker boot. However, it can be used on a temporary basis if you suffer from leg length discrepancy. You may find yourself using a walker boot, or suffering from leg length discrepancy with the following injuries:
- Achilles tendon ruptures
- Ankle joint fractures
- Arthrodesis
- Arthrodesis of the metatarsal joints
- Calcaneal fractures
- Hallux valgus / rigidus
- Hammer and claw toes
- Lapidus operation
- Leg length discrepancy
- Metatarsal fractures
- Prosthesis
- Severe sprains
What Does the ProCare ShoeLift Do?
The ProCare ShoeLift Shoe Balancer is the perfect tool for equalising discrepancies in leg length when a cast or walker boot is being worn. Using an elastic shoe cage and strap, the ProCare Shoe Balancer can be seamlessly attached to the underside of multiple different styles of shoe to make getting around with a medical boot or device much more comfortable.
What Is the ProCare Shoe Balancer For?
The ProCare Shoe Balancer is designed for use with a walker boot or foot brace. You wear it on the opposing shoe to your injury support, where it can be altered in height between 1/2" and an inch in order to correct gait. This allows the patient to walk with more fluidity and comfort, preventing the limp that is usually associated with wearing a Walker Boot.
How Do I Wear the ProCare ShoeLift Shoe Balancer?
The ProCare ShoeLift Shoe Balancer is simple to put on with the following steps:
- Loosen the top strap to make room for your foot
- While you're seated place your uninjured foot over your other knee
- Place the front of the ShoeLift cage over the toe of your shoe
- Pull the other end over your heel and make sure the whole cage covers your shoe
- Fasten the hook and loop strap securely over the top of your shoe with the ProCare name facing up
What If I Fall Between Sizes?
If you fall between the predetermined sizes, we would recommend choosing the larger size. This ensures your shoe will fit within the Shoe Balancer, and allows you to use the included strap for comfortable adjustment.
How Does the Shoe Balancer Work?
The Shoe Balancer works by allowing you to walk with both legs being the same height. It adds height to the leg without the medical boot or cast, making getting around much easier and more comfortable.
Who Can Make Gains with the ProCare ShoeLift?
Whatever you're timeline for recovery is, losing some of your fitness is inevitable but using the ShoeLift could help minimise this. As it helps maintain a more natural stride, you can keep moving more comfortably an stay on your feet longer. The difference between staying relatively active and just being sedentary during recovery will really show when you're back on the pitch or track!
What Shoes Can I Use the ProCare Shoe Balancer With?
The ProCare Shoe Balancer is versatile and suitable for use with most shoes. It can be adjusted with a nylon strap, meaning that you can fit it over most shoes. Suitable shoes include:
- Trainers
- Work boots
- Shoes
- Loafers
- Sandals
- Flip flops
Key Features of the ProCare ShoeLift Shoe Balancer
- Equalises the patient's lower limb length when walking in a leg or boot cast
- Elastic cage design can fit wide variety of shoe types
- Evens the length of lower limbs if one leg is shorter than the other for easier manoeuvring
- Adjustable with hook and loop strap
- Fits various shoe sizes with a universal left/right design
Which Walker Boots Can I Wear the ShoeLift Shoe Balancer With?
The Shoe Balancer can be used with most Walker Boots that you can find on our website. Alternatively, you can view three of our top walker boots below.
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