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!
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.
CastCoverz! understands how awful it is to have an injury during the sunny summer months, and we know you have questions about how to stay comfortable and keep doing the activities you love.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions from how to keep the sand out of your cast, to our waterproof options:
Do your cast covers keep beach sand out?
Our fabric covers, also known as our daily wear products, are stretchy Lycra®/spandex, which is a woven product. Our covers will keep most of the sand out. But, some grains of sand will sneak past the fabric fibers.
Do you sell waterproof covers for an orthopedic fracture boot (aka fracture boot or cam boot)?
No, we don’t. Why? For 2 very important reasons.
#1 They aren’t manufactured.
#2 It would be a HUGE RISK and UNSAFE product. CastCoverz! manufactures and distributes only “Feel Better, Heal Better” products. A cover for an orthopedic boot is unsafe because if any water seeped in the wearer would sink like a rock.
Are your covers waterproof, too?
Our daily wear covers are not waterproof. They are made out of stretchy fabric that covers your cast, brace, or boot. The stretchy fabric, a blend of polyester or cotton and Lycra®/spandex, is a woven product; think bathing suit. So, water flows through the fabric but covers the orthopedic device with a fun fashion statement or a discreet choice. In addition, they don’t seal above your cast or brace which is necessary to waterproof a cast or brace.
IF you’re looking for waterproof options, try DRYPRO® or our latex-free option AquaShieldUSA (both available in arms and legs).
Can I swim in a cast?
For most orthopedic patients wearing a standard cast and are 7-10 days beyond the injury, the answer is an enthusiastic, “YES!” But, you’ll need to seal that cast in a waterproof product. CastCoverz! is proud to distribute DRYPRO®, the industry standard for a rugged, reliable waterproof product. We also carry a latex-free option, AquaShieldUSA.
We hope these tips help you with your injury during the summer months, and help you keep cool in the sun! We’re here to help you feel better, and heal better.