Post-operative foot care & recovery shoes

Q: What types of post-operative foot care products do you stock?

The range may include forefoot offloading shoes, protective medical walking shoes, rigid-sole shoes to limit movement, and other supports designed for post-surgery or post-injury use. Some products focus on protecting surgical sites at the front of the foot or toes, while others support more general protection and stability.

Q: Are these products suitable for people with diabetes or poor circulation?

People with diabetes or vascular disease may require post-operative protection, but product choice and fitting are particularly important. Follow the recommendations of your treating team and do not change footwear without checking with them.

Q: How do I choose the correct size and fit?

Your clinician will often indicate the size or style required. The shoe should be secure, allow room for dressings, and not create new pressure areas. If swelling or complex dressings are present, fitting should be guided by your treating team.

Post-operative foot care

Post-operative foot care products are designed to help protect, support and offload the foot after surgery or injury, when they are recommended as part of a medical or rehab plan. They can assist with safe walking, wound protection and pressure management while the foot heals.

At Statewide Home Health Care, our post-operative range may include forefoot offloading shoes, medical walking shoes, protective footwear and related supports. These products are often used alongside treatment from a surgeon, podiatrist, physiotherapist or GP, and should always follow their specific instructions.

Disclaimer
Always follow the advice of your surgeon, podiatrist, physiotherapist or GP before purchasing or using post-operative footwear or supports. They should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about post-operative foot care products

? Who are post-operative foot care products designed for?

Post-operative foot care products are designed for people recovering from foot or toe surgery, fractures, wounds, or other conditions where the foot needs extra protection or offloading. They are usually prescribed or recommended by a surgeon, podiatrist, or other treating clinician as part of a structured recovery plan.

? Can I choose post-operative shoes without seeing a specialist?

No. You should not self-prescribe post-operative footwear. Your surgeon, podiatrist, or GP should advise whether special footwear is needed, which style is suitable, and how long you should use it. The wrong shoe or offloading pattern can delay healing or increase the risk of further injury.

? What types of post-operative foot care products do you stock?

Our range may include forefoot offloading shoes, protective medical walking shoes, rigid-sole shoes to limit movement, and other supports designed for post-surgery or post-injury use. Some products focus on protecting surgical sites at the front of the foot or toes, while others support more general protection and stability. For more detailed product information and brand catalogues, you can review our resources.

? How long should I wear post-operative footwear?

This depends on your surgery, injury, and healing progress. Your surgeon, podiatrist, or GP will give specific instructions on how long to wear the shoe, whether it is needed indoors and outdoors, and when it can be weaned off. Always follow their time frames rather than deciding this yourself.

? Can I drive while wearing a post-operative shoe?

Driving in post-operative footwear is a safety and legal question, as well as a comfort issue. Always ask your surgeon, podiatrist, or GP, and check with your insurer if needed. In many cases, driving is not advised while the affected foot is in a medical shoe or boot.

? Are these products suitable for people with diabetes or poor circulation?

Many people with diabetes or vascular disease need post-operative protection after foot procedures, but product choice and fitting are particularly important. Follow the recommendations of your treating team, as they may advise closer monitoring and more frequent reviews. Do not start or change footwear without checking with them.

? Can post-operative footwear be funded through the NDIS or My Aged Care?

In some situations, post-operative or protective footwear may be funded as Assistive Technology when it is recommended in a support plan. NDIS participants can read more here: NDIS Assistive Technology explained. People using My Aged Care can read more about Assistive Technology and home modifications here: My Aged Care Assistive Technology and home modifications. Your planner, support coordinator, or aged care provider can explain whether specific post-operative foot care products may be funded in your circumstances.

? Can I hire post-operative footwear, or is it purchase only?

Most post-operative shoes and protective footwear are supplied for purchase, as they are sized and fitted to the individual and used for a defined healing period. If you also need other short-term equipment, such as crutches, walkers, or knee walkers, we offer a wide range of products for hire through our dedicated hire website: hire.shhc.com.au. Your treating team can help you decide which items are best purchased and which may be suitable to hire.

? How do I choose the correct size and fit?

Your clinician will often indicate whether you need a particular size or style. Our team can then help you compare sizing charts and product descriptions. The shoe should feel secure, allow appropriate room around dressings, and not create new pressure areas. If your foot is swollen, heavily bandaged, or has complex dressings, fitting should always be done with guidance from your treating team.

? What should I watch for when using post-operative footwear?

Monitor for new pain, rubbing, redness, swelling, changes in wound dressings, or difficulty walking. Report any concerns to your surgeon, podiatrist, or GP as soon as possible. If you notice skin breakdown or worsening symptoms, stop using the product and seek urgent clinical advice.

? Do you deliver post-operative foot care products across Melbourne and Australia?

Yes. From our Bentleigh showroom in Melbourne, we supply post-operative foot care products across metropolitan Melbourne, including the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula, with shipping available to many locations Australia wide. If you are unsure about product choice, sizing, or delivery, our team can help. Please contact us.

? Where can my therapist or GP find more information about your post-operative range?

Therapists, surgeons, and GPs can contact our team for product specifications, sizing information, and quotes, or review our broader foot care and sports medicine catalogues in our product catalogues. For personalised support with selecting post-operative footwear as part of a surgical or rehab plan, you or your clinician can also get in touch via our contact page.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about post-operative foot care products