Recruitment difficulties

The purpose of the study is to determine if patients wearing a CAM walker boot have a change in weight compared to patients who wear a CAM boot and are provided nutritional and upper body exercise information.

The study objectives are: (1) Determine if patients wearing a CAM (Controlled Ankle Movement) walker boot have a change in weight compared to patients who wear a CAM boot and are provided nutritional and upper body exercises (gender appropriate) information at the time the CAM boot is dispensed; and (2) Determine, if weight is gained or lost, the average amount gained/lost over the treatment period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age greater or equal to 18 (male or female)
• Participants prescribed a CAM boot as standard of care from the study investigator's practice
• Participant willing to have weight measured at the clinic site at time of enrollment and final visit
• Participants willing to have blood drawn for Albumin level at beginning and end of study
• Participant is able to provide voluntary, written informed consent
• Participant, in the opinion of the clinical investigator, is able to understand the clinical investigation and is willing to perform all study procedures and follow-up visits.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants less than 18 years of age
• Pregnant women
• Cognitive impairment
• Participants with vertigo or other balance issues
• Participants unable to provide informed consent
• Non-English speaking individuals
• Participants who will not be wearing a CAM boot for at least 6 weeks
• Participants unable/unwilling to perform upper body exercises and follow nutrition guidelines