Do you have a SCARY cast, sling or boot? This is one of our most popular posts…repurposed for your 2023 Halloween Costume Ideas!
After many years of dealing with my daughter’s 20 broken bones, I can truly say that it’s never fun having a broken bone or injury – especially during fun and active times like Halloween. What I have learned is how to either conceal, cover or incorporate a cast or boot into a Halloween costume. Following are my top 7 Halloween costume ideas with some AMAZING photographs from customers: Continue reading →
What kind of music do mummies play at halloween parties?… WRAP!
WARNING: if you dislike Halloween puns, this blog is NOT for you. But, if you are in search of a SPOOKtacular costume accessory to cover your orthopedic device for this year’s festivities — Keep reading!
In the spirit of Halloween, we invite you to join our CastCoverz! Halloween cat walk! Choose from our seasonal favorites, such as Wicked Webs (available in Legz!, Bootz! and Armz!) or Neon Orange (available in Bootz!). These classic “Halloween” themed prints can be paired with any outfit, from office parties to school FUNctions, everyone will love your KILLER accessory.
Costume Ideas To Die For…
Looking for something more specific to pair with your costume? Here’s a list of some our favorite prints that can complete your look:
1.) Classic Cheetah – Purrrrfect for all ages! (available in Bootz!, Legz!, Armz!, & Mittz! *dry, weather resistant)
2.) Camo Green or Camo Grey – Disguise yourself as your favorite military hero! (available in Legz!, Bootz!, Armz!, Sleeperz!, BootGuardzXtreme!, & Crutchwear)
3.) Bengalicious – Just love the colors of Halloween? Or maybe you want to unleash your Inner Tiger (or Karen)! And let’s not forget the Cincinnati Bengals! (available in Bootz!, Legz! & Armz!)
4.) Going Dotty! – For the cutest Minnie or Mickey get-up! (available in Bootz!, Legz! & Armz!)
5.) Polar Swirl! – Dress as your favorite Disney Frozen character (available in Bootz!, Legz! & Armz!)
Need more ideas?! Check out ALL of our awesome customer costumes on our Pinterest: Halloween Fun!. You’ll be sure to find some BOO-tiful inspiration.
Needing something custom?
Call our Happiness Gurus so we have time to create the purrrfect custom piece for this year’s costume! We’re also happy to help with all your sizing inquires. We’ve got you covered- from limb to limb!
During the summer months, being able to cool down in the pool or ocean is at the top of your list, until you broke a bone and got stuck in a cast! Don’t worry, your summer isn’t ruined! CastCoverz! is here to save it so you can swim in a cast. There are so many ways to try to make an “at home” waterproof cast protector, but those are not completely waterproof which can lead to your cast getting wet which may lead to needing expensive recasting and possibly infection.
Always get the “okay” from your doctor before you start any physical activity. After you are cleared we have a few products that can help you swim with a cast:
DRYPRO®
The DRYPRO® Cast Protector (available in arm and leg) is completely watertight keeping your casts and bandages dry. The DRYPRO offers the only cast protection in the world with the patented vacuum seal to keep you dry. It is so completely and totally waterproof, between the waterproof material and the vacuum seal, that you can even swim, dive off a diving board, or ride the ocean waves and still have your cast or bandage stay completely dry.
The DRYPRO protector fits snug yet comfortable offering protection during a shower, a bath, and even an active swim. Unlike “modified garbage bag” products, the cast protection offered by the DRYPRO protector is unmatched, it cannot come off. You can’t even pull it off! (Until you release the seal).
The cover is also used for immediate postoperative physical therapy, allowing hydrotherapy right after surgery, which helps prevent swelling and stiffness and aids in a speedy recovery.
The waterproof material is made of durable high-quality surgical latex. The pump not only creates the vacuum seal but also works as a gauge showing that the vacuum is intact and cannot leak. So go ahead and ENJOY THE WATER! But be sure to take the time to get the proper measurements so you get the right size! The wrong size may be too small or it may be too large allowing water to leak in. As we always say, “measure twice and order once!”
Latex Free Option: AquaShield® USA
AquaShield® waterproof cast cover protection keeps bandages, casts, splints, PICC lines, and prostheses dry from showering/bathing, even swimming. This latex-free option is very easy to put on and take off. No pump, latex-free, reusable, easy to store and pack for the beach or the pool!
We know how unfortunate being injured over summer can be, but we hope we could salvage spending your summer in a cast with these products and get you back in the water!
This summer many of us plan to head to the beach. If you’re wearing a cast you might be wondering if you’ll be able to enjoy the sand and sun or if you’ll just wind up hot, itchy, and with a lot of sand in your orthopedic device.
There’s no need to cancel your beach holiday just because you, your friend, or a family member has a broken bone. A few practical tips and one or two FUNctional accessories are all you need to keep your cast sand-free and dry so you can have an enjoyable, comfortable trip to the seaside.
Products such as DRYPRO and AquaShieldUSA make waterproof covers for arm and leg casts as well as bandages, splints, PICC lines, and prostheses. DRYPRO® is the industry standard for superior water protection. AquaShieldUSA is our latex-free option. Waterproof covers are pulled over and sealed a couple of inches above the cast to keep water and sand out. They are reusable as well but keep in mind that they are not to be worn for extended periods of time.
Sizing is extremely important to get right when it comes to waterproof covers since they are considered medical products and are usually non-returnable items. Make sure you refer to the sizing information on each product page and if you need help, don’t hesitate to call us at 1(800) CASTCOVER (1-800-227-8268) for assistance. It is also important to note that covers like DRYPRO and AquaShield USA should never be worn with an orthopedic boot. CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY never swim with an orthopedic boot. Click here to learn more about enjoying the beach while wearing a boot.
When it comes to keeping sand and other beach debris out of your cast the solution can be a simple item you can buy at the grocery store: Glad® Press‘n Seal®. Just wrap Press’n Seal around a cast and make sure to overlap so 1″ or 2″ of your skin provides the seal. It will keep you dry for light water activities (splash and plays, sprinklers, etc…) and will keep sand out as well.
If you do happen to get sand or debris in your cast, it’s best to call your doctor. Never attempt to clean it out yourself and never stick anything down the cast to try and get debris out. That can break or irritate the skin and lead to infection.
And if you do happen to get your cast wet or damp, the CastCooler® comes to your rescue! Just wrap it around the cast, grab the vacuum, plop on the couch to watch your favorite summer show or sports, attach the hose to the CastCooler and let it dry and cool your cast! If you happen to be staying at a resort or a hotel and didn’t bring your vacuum cleaner from home 🙂 just request a vacuum cleaner with a hose from housekeeping. They are often very accommodating to their guests.
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