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Moonboot Art

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:11:41 GMT

A truly creative way to re-purpose a moonboot after major foot surgery.

Thanks to Rosemary for letting me share her photo.

benbeamond@gmail.com (Ben Beamond) — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 11:48:07 GMT

With the return to competitive sport after COVID-19 restrictions, injuries can happen. Ensure you build-up to full activity and warm-up before play.

Good luck to all this coming season!

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 04:51:47 GMT

Flat foot reconstruction requires a "moon-boot" for 10 to 14 weeks after surgery. The first 6 weeks are non-weight bearing.

See Flat Foot Reconstruction in the TREATMENTS menu for detailed information.

To make this period easier, here in her own words are some tips and suggestion from Geraldine, a nurse who underwent this surgery in late 2019.

Pre-operative planning :

Raise the end of your bed or mattress to assist in elevating your foot post-op.
Insert a bed cradle to keep the blankets off the operative foot.
Obtain knee walker or crutches, walking frame, walking stick, shower stool (a second chair to sit on when drying yourself outside of the shower is very helpful).
A toilet raiser or handles to help get off the toilet.
A Handy Bar handle ( see image above ) to place in the door latch of the car to help get out of the car.

Using a knee walker :

A flat shoe that covers and protects your toes on the unaffected foot helps prevent injury to that foot.
A flat slide-on shoe is easier for those quick visits to the toilet and to remove before showering.

Post-operative :

A pillow between your legs can help protect your other leg from the "moon-boot".

Shower :

Car travel :

Slide in the back seat of the car with pillows to support your back and operative leg, remember to always use your seat belt.

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:30:00 GMT

Taylor Walker and Rory Sloane - two great players and captains.

Read more - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-22/rory-sloane-announced-captain-of-adelaide-crows-afl-team/11887678

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:42:54 GMT

Now for the Olympic qualifiers then Japan in July and August.

Best wishes from Adelaide Ankle Surgery , Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic and Wakefield Sports + Exercise Medicine Clinic .

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:48:14 GMT

This photo is was taken by me on 26th January, 2018. My room is behind the first tree on the right.