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Breaking Barriers: Ultimate Workout & Recovery Offers Adaptive Exercise

A broken bone, a fun and functional cast cover, and… you’re still able to workout?! As with any injury, CastCoverz! customers know that rest and recovery are KEY ingredients for proper healing. But, this puts active lifestyles on the back burner. Wobbling around the gym on crutches, a boot, or trying to lift a weight with one arm in a sling isn’t what the doctor ordered or the team at CastCoverz! So, what do you do while your limbs are limping? And how do you maintain muscle strength for the rest of your body while you’re recovering? There is a NEW and intriguing innovation for those who are limited by injuries facing serious rehabilitation or have adaptive exercise needs. Introducing, the Ultimate Workout and Recovery adaptive exercise system designed for the injured in mind:

Ultimate Workout & Recovery is a cutting edge technology that provides adaptive exercise and strength training for those who face these injury-related limitations or have adaptive exercise needs. The company offers several different devices that can be assembled around a bed, recliner or wheelchair, living up to its name as “The Complete Exercise and Convenience Gym.” The apparatus is a unique tool to aid both in rehabilitation and muscle atrophy prevention. As you can imagine, a body at rest slowly loses strength, endurance, and flexibility. The series of resistance bands that accompany the system help to strengthen and maintain overall muscle function. To learn more visit https://www.workoutandrecovery.com/

What Size Evenup™ Orthopedic Shoe Balancer Should I Buy?

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Guest Blog Post by Evenup™

Are you walking with an orthopedic walking boot or wearing a post-op shoe? The Evenup™ Orthopedic Shoe Balancer was developed by foot and ankle specialists that saw the need for a simple, effective way to help patients suffering from hip and back pain, while recovering from an injury or surgery in an orthopedic boot or wound healing shoe.

The Evenup, available at CastCoverz!, comes in 3 sizes S-M-L and sometimes it can be a bit confusing as to what size will work best for you. Evenup recommends measuring your shoe to determine your size because shoes can vary so much in length. For example, a size 8 shoe can be anywhere from 9 ½” to 11” depending on the type and design of the shoe. We understand that measuring a shoe end to end can be tricky, especially if you are using a hard ruler rather than a measuring tape. For that reason, we have a guideline that can be used when measuring is not convenient or an option at the time. See the chart below:

Shoe Size Evenup Size Shoe Measurment

6 ½ to 8 ½ SMALL 10” to 11 ¼”

9 to 11 MEDIUM 11 ½” to 12 ¾”

11 ½ to 14 LARGE 13” to 14 1/2”

Occasionally, customers have told us that the sentence, “It is generally best to choose an Evenup a little too small rather than a little too big”, is confusing for them. If your shoe falls within one of the measurements, such as 10” to 11 ¼”, then you are definitely that size. We have had customers say, my shoe measures 11 ½”, should I go with the Small since it says to go with a smaller size? The answer to this is no, your shoe measures within the Medium size, therefore you would definitely be a Medium. It is when your shoe measures more than 11 ¼” but less than 11 ½” that we suggest going to the smaller size, rather than the larger. Please note: The Evenup is recommended for use with laced oxford shoes or sneakers.

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We make every effort to ensure you are getting the right size for you and your shoe, but should you determine you require a different size, we are happy to exchange it for you!

Cuffz! Add a Glamorous Touch to Your Cast or Walking Boot Cover

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Cuffz! shown in “Sun Valley” and “Pinked”

CastCoverz! Cuffz! are the perfect addition to dress up the look of your orthopedic injury. Whether you’re wearing a cast, brace, splint, or boot, add a glamorous touch with Cuffz! super soft faux fur wraps, which look great topping off your Armz!, Handz!, Bootz!, or Legz! cast cover. Not only are they oh-so-fashionable, they are adjustable and easy to take on and off, too!

Cuffz! for our Bootz! orthotic walking boot covers were such a huge hit in ski resorts, we couldn’t resist offering them to you! Whether you’re stuck in the lodge while everyone else is skiing or simply walking around town in your boot, do it in style! We have customers ordering a second Cuffz! to match the winter boot on their other foot, too. CUTE!!! Our customers come up with the BEST ideas!

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

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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!