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Keep Your Toes Cozy While Wearing a Cast or Walking Boot During This Polar Vortex

Nearly 187 million Americans are dealing with the Polar Vortex, a blast of arctic air that’s bringing historic cold weather to the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast. People are having to fend off hypothermia and frostbite, and it is absolutely necessary that extra precautions are being taken as temperatures and wind chills have approached record levels.

Are you or do you know someone wearing a leg cast or orthopedic walking boot and having to deal with this frigid weather? Orthopedic patients must keep their feet and toes warm and cozy during this extreme weather.

CastCoverz! Slickerz! are the perfect addition to your leg cast. Slip on one of these babies before having to weather the storm. Think of it as a pull on rain boot – full-footed, closed-toe design, made of weatherproof fabric to keep your leg cast and toes clean, and most importantly, DRY! The drawstring gives an added measure of protection from rain or snow going down your leg or cast. For additional comfort, try layering a Sleeperz! cast cover made of soft micro-fiber or fleece for ultimate warmth!

If a walking boot is your orthopedic accessory, BootGuardzXtreme! will be your lifesaver! These weatherproof, water-resistant covers for your orthopedic walking boot protect your boot, boot liner, and toes from the rain, snow, and slush. Be sure you include the optional Toasty Liner, made from super soft, washable sherpa, which will protect your toes and leg from the cold! Drawstring closure and tread (sole) of the boot is left exposed for proper footing and safety.

And if you have to wear your boot 24/7 and dread the thought of dragging that big ‘ole thing, and everything it walked on, into bed with you, slip on one of our Sleeping Bagz!, made of comfy-cozy fleece, to keep your toes warm and sheets protected from the cooties on the bottom of your boot.

At CastCoverz!, we have many fabrics to choose from, along with a total of 18 branded product lines. No matter what the orthopedic event, we’ve got you covered!

Feel Better, Heal Better with Comfort Delivered

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You can’t always be there when someone you care about is sick, needs some cheering up, or is recovering from a broken bone or surgery. Allow me to introduce you to Spoonful of Comfort. Spoonful of Comfort was designed to bring a little joy and happiness back into the life of someone you love and in need of some good ‘ole comfort.

What’s the first thing you think of when you’re not feeling well? Second to mom is Chicken Soup! How about a bowl of warm soup in a personal get-well gift basket? Now that sounds like the perfect way to show someone you are thinking of them and wishing them well!

Spoonful of Comfort will deliver a delicious get-well gift basket (not only chicken soup) to your loved one’s door and a portion of your sale goes to The American Cancer Society, which aims to prevent cancer and help those suffering from it. If that’s not a win-win, I don’t know what is!

Along with Spoonful of Comfort, CastCoverz! is here to help your loved ones feel better, so they heal better! CastCoverz! provides fun and functional products that comfort orthopedic patients. From cast covers, colored crutches and crutch accessories to waterproof and cast comfort products, CastCoverz!, along with some comfort food, will surely put a big smile on your loved one’s face!

Orthopedic Products to Make Your Recovery Easier

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Guest Blog Post by Goodbye Crutches:

So, you’re stuck on one foot for the time being. And you’re not too happy about it, either! With today’s modern technology on your side, there are many products that can help make your recovery easier. You don’t have to suffer through it, with no comforts whatsoever. Here are a few items that can help your pain, mobility, comfort, and life in general, as you recover.

Item #1: Alternatives to Crutches

If hobbling around on crutches is simply too hard, take heart! You don’t have to! You can look into one of three alternatives to crutches from Goodbye Crutches, that can help you get where you want to go. Some allow you the use of your hands, too. The Hands Free Crutch, for example, straps right to your bad leg and lets you walk much like normal, with both of your hands free at all times. The Knee Walker, on the other hand, is a wheeled device that lets you retain your balance while you scoot yourself from place to place. And the Seated Scooter is a great option for those who want to get in as much rest as possible, while moving around at the same time.

Item #2: CastShield Waterproof Protector
Taking a shower with a cast is quite an ordeal. You know you aren’t supposed to get it wet, but how can you do that and still get clean? The CastShield allows you to cover your cast, so you don’t get moisture beneath it. It is reusable and comes in a set of two, so you can keep one in the shower and one in your travel bag.

Item #3: Shower Bench
Once your cast is covered, you can safely shower without getting your cast wet, but that still doesn’t help you balance while you lather, rinse and repeat. The Adjustable Shower Bench, however, allows you to sit and shower, so you don’t have to worry about slipping or just getting off balance. You can finally enjoy your showers again without additional hazards.

Item #4: CastCooler
If your cast starts to itch and smell, in the past the only thing you could do was wait it out and suffer. Some people would even take a wire hanger and stick it down the cast, but that certainly isn’t a good idea. Today, there’s the CastCooler! This device attaches to your cast and your vacuum and it sucks the moisture out from beneath the cast. It leaves you with a cool, fresh, clean feeling.

Item #5: Cozy Toe Warmer
If you have a cast and your toes stick out on the end, they are exposed and cold during much of your recovery. You could try to stretch a sock over your toes, but those socks are hard to get on and off and they don’t really do a good job as it is. The Cozy Toe Warmer fits over your toes like a slipper and straps around the back of your cast with adjustable Velcro. It keeps your toes dry and warm and can even be washed if you get it dirty.

Item #6: CastCoverz!

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If you’re wearing a cast, boot, splint, brace, or sling, CastCoverz! provides fun and functional products that cover orthopedic devices, offering much needed comfort from scratching, snagging, and so much more. While on crutches, CrutchWear is a must to make those standard-issue crutches more bearable. No matter what the orthopedic event, CastCoverz! has got you covered!

Halloween Safety Tips While on Crutches

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Halloween on Crutches

Guest Blog By Goodbye Crutches

Halloween is a very fun holiday. Halloween on crutches? Not so fun. In fact, it can be downright dangerous. Children darting around you from every side in the dark…all day activities…costume hazards…there’s bound to be something that will stall or even lengthen your recovery process. In order to make it through the day on one leg, here are a few safety tips.

Tip #1: Acquire the Proper Lighting – In past years, a glow stick might have been enough lighting for you when you take your kids out trick or treating. This year, you really need to be able to see where you’re going. Make sure you take a bright flash light along and have someone shine it in your path at all times. Something as simple as a crack in the sidewalk could trip you up and bring you down.
Tip #2: Keep Rest at the Top of the List – There are a lot of activities you could participate in on Halloween. There are class parties, neighborhood gatherings, trick or treating and plenty of other options. Other years, you might do it all and enjoy it. This year, however, you need to keep rest at the top of your list of activities. Choose your favorite event and then save your energy for that activity. Overextending yourself could put your recovery on a backward slide.
Tip #3: Think about Costume Safety – If you plan to dress up this year, you will want your costume to be safe above anything else. That means it can’t have anything hanging from it that you could get tangled up in as you walk. It also shouldn’t have a mask that restricts your vision. And it should be loose enough that you aren’t restricted in your motions in any way. You might have to sacrifice some of the appearance of your get up, but when you are injured and on crutches, safety has to come first.
Tip #4: Consider Event Alternatives – It might be hard to consider skipping out on trick or treating the old fashioned way, but when you are on crutches, you will have to make some sacrifices for your health. If you don’t feel you can trick or treat with your kids in a safe manner, don’t despair. There are other options likely available in your community. See if your local mall has a trick or treat night, for example. You would be inside in a well lit environment where you could sit and rest on a bench any time you need a break.
Tip #5: Look into Alternatives to Crutches – If you don’t feel completely stable on your crutches, there are other options on the market from Goodbye Crutches. The Hands Free Crutch, for example, straps to your bad leg and acts as a replacement. It looks like a peg leg, which is great for Halloween, and it allows you to use both your hands to carry a treat bag and hold a child’s hand when crossing the street. The Knee Scooter is another great option. This wheeled device gives you better balance and stability, plus it allows you to keep up with anyone on two legs, no matter how fast they are. And the Seated Scooter is a wonderful way to get the rest you need despite how much you do since you will have a seat with you everywhere you go. All three options are available from Goodbye Crutches along with many other recovery aid items.

You might have to make a few adjustments to your plans this Halloween, but if you are able to stay safe and keep your recovery on track, they will be worth it.