With the winter months upon us, there’s always one thing on everybody’s mind… Snow! There are so many activities to enjoy outside in the snow, but what if you’re in a boot or cast, are using crutches, or have your arm in a cast or sling? Well, there’s fun out there for you, too! Here are just a few great activities you can do in the snow while injured… (Regardless of our suggestions, we urge you to use common sense and to always follow your doctor’s advice!)Continue reading →
Don’t let an injured arm or leg take the “ho-ho-ho” out of your holiday season! As the mom of a child who has broken over 20 bones – and owner of CastCoverz! ® who has served tens of thousands of customers – I know firsthand that wearing a cast, boot, splint, sling or being on crutches can dampen the holiday spirit. Not only do our covers protect your clothes, furniture, and skin from snags and scratches, and keep your unexpected wardrobe necessity clean, they also add fun to your not-so-fun injury.
Whether you are going to a holiday party with a cast or boot or spending time cozied up by the fire with your family and friends, make sure you are the talk of the holiday celebrations with a festive cast cover!
Following are just a handful of our most popular holiday prints.
Christmas Chevron: Zig and zag your way to holiday happiness with our Limited Edition CrutchWear in Christmas Chevron:
Bling it On Black: Glitter silver sparkles on a rich black velvet background (available in Armz!, Legz!, and Bootz!). Photography just doesn’t do sparkles or holograms justice!
Rubylicious: Elegant ruby velvet with hologram gold filigree design is lux and stunning (available in Armz!, Legz! and Bootz!).
Santa’s Snowflake: This product will protect your sheets from snagging while keeping you warm and festive for the holidays. (As shown in Sleeping Bagz! for boots, also available in Sleeperz! for arm and leg casts and Mittz! for hand weather protection.)
Classic Red: Look festive and cheery! For ho-ho-holiday happiness.
We also have a variety of Slingz! in holiday fabrics.
Christmas is a magical time of the year…so much to see and do…so little time. Add to that the fact that this year, you only have one foot on which to do it all and Christmas becomes a bit of a nightmare. How will you do it? Here are a few tips to help you survive and even enjoy the holiday season despite your injury.
Tip #1: Scale Back
You say you’re going to do it every year, and yet you never do. This year it’s the time to actually do it. Everyone will understand if your house isn’t decorated to the hilt. Your family will understand if you want to skip a few parties to rest. And your friends will know why they are getting gift cards instead of a carefully chosen gift. You might even find that doing less allows you to enjoy more!
Tip #2: Ask for Help
There’s nothing wrong with asking for a little help, especially during the holiday season. If you need help decorating, running errands, or getting around in the cold and snow, just ask! People are in a very giving spirit this time of year and they will likely welcome your requests with open arms. You simply can’t do it all on one foot so ask for help and do what you can!
Tip #3: Look into Alternatives to Crutches
In order to enjoy as much mobility as possible during Christmas and the duration of your recovery, consult a company such as KneeRover® and see what options there are that can help you get off those crutches and onto a device that will help you get around with more comfort and ease. The Seated Scooter is ideal for snow and ice because you can sit and scoot yourself around ensuring that you will never slip and fall. The Steerable Knee Scooter is also very stable and allows you to kneel, scoot and “move free” while you keep your bad leg up and elevated. Another product, the iWALK3.0 Hands Free Crutch, helps you to retain the use of both hands at all times while you get around. Think about how each of the three options works and choose what would be best for your needs.
Tip #4: Schedule Rest
It’s easy to get into the family celebrations and parties and forget about what your recovery needs are. It is important, however, to make sure you get the rest you need in order to keep your healing on track. Once you know how much rest you need, be sure that you get it no matter what else is going on.
Tip #5: Don’t Overdo it
It’s easy to overdo it on Christmas, even with two feet under you. When you’re on just one, that task is even easier. Listen to your body carefully and make sure you only do what you really feel you can do. You don’t want to spend more time recovering because you overexerted yourself during the holidays.
Tip #6: Invite and Decline
If it’s easier for you to host than to attend parties this year, invite the people you really want to see over and decline other invitations. It’s okay to skip a few things and do other things differently this year. You can go back to doing it all next year!
Tip #7: Put Recovery Items on your Gift List
There are a number of things you might want to add to your list to help you get through Christmas and the rest of your recovery. CastCoverz! cast and walking boot covers will not only keep your toes warm and dry this winter, but you’ll also be giving your orthopedic device lots of personality! Be sure to check out CastCoverz! CrutchWear crutch covers for comfort and convenience, too! The shower stool can help you enjoy your showers again. If you’re a hard-to-buy-for person, these items that you really want and need are great ideas.
Looking for more helpful hints on day-to-day survival while you heal? Check out Cooking while Injured and Doing Household Chores While Injured. With these tips, you will not only survive Christmas but also enjoy it with a joyful spirit!
Can’t wear gloves or mittens because you’re wearing a cast, splint, or brace? CastCoverz! original inventions (inspired by our customers,) Mittz! Cozy and Mittz! Dry have you covered, warm and dry! Mittz! Cozy saves your hand and fingers from the bitter cold temperatures outside. Designed with your comfort in mind, Mittz! Cozy is made with soft fleece and a stretchy cuff to keep the elements out, while making it easy to take on and off.
Mittz! Dry in Mousekedots
Have to go out in the rain? Mittz! Dry keeps your hand and fingers nice and dry with it’s weatherproof fabric that repels water (not for immersion in water, though!) Mittz! Dry is also made with a stretchy cuff, because who wants rain or snow in their cast? Both Mittz! Cozy and Mittz! Dry have an optional side Velcro® closure, if the thumb is not moveable or is casted at a Y or L angle, from the palm of the hand.
To keep your hand and fingers, cast, splint, or brace warm AND dry, try layering the Mittz! Cozy cold weather cast protector under the Mittz! Dry wet weather cast protector! For other CastCoverz! super-soft and oh-so-cozy cast protectors, check out our blog post: The Weather Outside is Frightful, but Our Cast Covers are Delightful
To keep your hand and fingers, cast, splint, or brace warm AND dry, try layering the Mittz! Cozy cold weather cast protector under the Mittz! Dry wet weather cast protector! For other