Implications for walking boot use

The use of walking boots (WB) is one of the most common treatments for diverse foot and ankle injuries such as sprains of Grade II or higher, pressure ulcers, and/or plantar fascia release. WBs have been shown to be beneficial for injury recovery, however, it is important to alert users of the subsequent potential for injury when wearing a walking boot. Accordingly, we sought to investigate the forces exerted at the plantar foot when wearing a WB. A literature review was performed to find published values of plantar foot pressure.