How do you cover a leg cast for swimming?

How do you cover a leg cast for swimming?

Cast covers fit over the cast and fasten with a watertight seal. They usually take the form of a long plastic sleeve that can slide over an arm or leg cast. The opening has a plastic gasket that fits tightly against the skin to keep water out. Some covers include a pump to suck out air from inside the cover.

Can you swim with a waterproof cast cover?

Waterproof casts can be fully submerged for swimming, but you should avoid the ocean or other bodies of water where debris might get in your cast. It may be easier to swim if your cast is on your arm.

How do I protect my leg cast from rain?

keep the cast dry You may have to go out in the rain. If so, make sure to keep the cast as dry as possible. For a leg cast, cover it with a plastic bag and then wear the cast shoe over the bag. The bag should not be worn for too long – condensation and sweat will build up and cause wetness inside.

Can you swim with a waterproof leg cast?

Waterproof cast liners allow you to bathe, shower, and even swim while wearing a fiberglass cast. The liner is an innovative cast padding that contains billions of tiny pores that stop the passage of water, but allows water vapor to pass through. Water does not wet the liner, only your skin.

How do you cover a cast?

Using paper as a cover will not do the job; instead, it will cause more mess than a wet cast, which is why using plastic bags is an excellent way to keep a cast, plastic or fiberglass, dry in the shower. Place your arm or leg into the plastic bag and secure it medical or duct tape.

What can I use to cover my cast while showering?

Newspaper bags, bread bags, or small trash bags usually work well. You would pull a bag over the cast and seal it on top using a rubber band or duct tape. Rubber bands may be gentler on the skin, and allow you to reuse the bag after showering.

How do you waterproof a cast?

Before the bath, cover the cast with two plastic bags. First, put one bag on and seal the top with a rubber band. Then, put the second bag on and seal it with another rubber band. Some families use a waterproof plastic cast protector instead of plastic bags.

What can you cover a cast with?

While there are many ways to cover up a cast, we have found that the best way to cover a cast is with a fabric cast cover specifically made for your arm cast, leg cast, brace, split, or walking boot.

What happens if a leg cast gets wet?

A wet cast can lead to skin irritation or infection. Plaster casts and fiberglass casts with conventional padding aren’t waterproof. Keep your child’s cast dry during baths or showers by covering it with two layers of plastic, sealed with a rubber band or duct tape.

How do people with non weight bearing legs shower?

Showering is another common problem for people in a cast or on crutches. If there’s space, place a small chair in your shower for you to sit on so you don’t risk slipping and falling. It’s also a good idea to place a non-slip mat on the floor (in and out of the shower) so you don’t slip.