Waterproof Cast Cover

Casts have been used for a long time to help broken bones recover. However, a cast usually has to be kept for many weeks and months which can make some of the daily tasks in our lives such as showering a pain. Usually unless you specifically ask your doctor for a waterproof cast cover, which costs extra and is not offered everywhere; it is a VERY bad idea to get your cast wet. Often it will start to stink quickly if it happens.

So what is a waterproof cast cover?

Usually it is a rubber tube that is sealed around the back of your arm or leg and protects it entirely, the extremity near its opening is then tightly sealed to your arm or leg cast to prevent any water from entering and touching it.

What is Cast Cover?

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A basic overview of these cast’s is that the first one is basically a fiberglass cast that with the help of a waterproof cast liner on top of it will prevent contact with your injury while in the water.  The other alternative is a waterproof cast cover which goes around your regular cast and prevents water from getting in contact with it. The cover is a cheaper solution as it only requires you to basically buy a “good looking” plastic bag that fits tightly around your arm or leg cast which makes it very easy to take care of.

While they are mainly for casts they are useful for any type of wound that you might have to protect from getting wet if you still want to mess with water. They are very useful in the shower or bath instead of the traditional plastic bag which is not very pleasing to the eyes and does not always do the greatest job. Forget swimming with just a plastic bag too, unless you enjoy risking your cast’s safety of course.

This waterproof cast cover website was done to gather information on waterproof cast & waterproof cast cover’s to hopefully make it easier for, unfortunate, future cast users to find information on still being able to enjoy the water despite their injury.

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Life becomes depressing and monotonous after accidents like fractures to a person. Particularly for those who are fond of water like swimmers,  sportsmen, kids etc, it is awful to remain aloof from all such water related activities for days and in some cases for months. Even by covering the broken area by a normal cover, one cannot enjoy water contact.

To give a solution to this problem, waterproof cast covers have come into the market. This type of cast cover is designed for quick and easy healing of broken bones and injuries of arms and legs. It reduces the chance of the concerned area of the body from getting exposed. The wound stays in a hygienic condition and gets dried up quickly.

What is a Waterproof Cast Cover is a kind of rubber tube basically made up of fiber glass along with a cast liner that is waterproof. It is sealed around the back of the injured arm or leg fully and the extremity near its opening is tightly sealed to restrict entering of water by any means and thus ensures quick healing. Normal cast cover tends to get wet  which spreads a stinking smell all around. To avoid this one may use traditional plastic bags which again does not look so good. Thus one can rely upon waterproof cast covers which not only protect the injured place from further inflammation but also give a smart and neat look. Waterproof cast covers are available for infants, children and adults.

Thus gone are the days when one has to abstain from all enjoyments after an accident with the invention of waterproof cast covers.

Made from a revolutionary advanced material, Cast Cover Ultra offers users a cast protector or wound protector that is second to none. It is so simple to use that the patient can easily put on or take off  Waterproof Cast Cover Ultra with just one hand.
Once applied to either the wound area or cast area, the wearer experiences comfort and safety with a product that is:

    * Waterproof-double moisture seal.
    * Breathable to avoid excess heat and sweating.
    * Anti-Microbial.
    * Built tough to last.
    * Durable through many washings.

The wearer will be better able to enjoy life while protecting their wound or broken extremity with peace of mind.

Keep in mind the following

    * Your cast might take a while to dry after being in the water and should not take more than 3 hours. If it stays humid longer then you might want to avoid getting it wet and possibly contacting your doctor.
    * If you experience skin irritation or pain you should stop getting it wet.
    * You can use a blow dryer to help drying your waterproof cast but do not use “hot” air, try to use a “cool” setting. your goal is not to heat up your cast but simply to dry it up.
    * Do not be shy to contact your doctor or physician if you experience any sort of discomfort such as a bad odor, the cast cracking, the cast does not dry, the cast became too tight
Short Arm Covers - Measure around the arm 1 to 2 inches above your cast to find the best size of cover. Sizes can vary by +/- 2.5cm/1in
Short Leg Covers -  Measure around the leg 1 to 2 inches above your cast to find the best size of cover. Sizes can vary by +/- 2.5cm/1in
Full Arm Covers - Measure around the arm 1 to 2 inches above your cast to find the best size of cover. Sizes can vary by +/- 2.5cm/1in

F.A.Q

Q: Is Cast Cover Ultra available in child sizes?
A: Yes. Arm and leg cast covers are available in infant, children and adult sizes.

Q: Do you offer express shipping?
A: Yes. We offer 2 to 3 day express shipping within the U.S. & Europe and 3 to 7 day express shipping in all other areas world wide.

Q: What are the advantages of The Advanced Material?
A: The material is very strong; it is almost impossible to rip or tear yet can easily be trimmed with scissors. It is highly breathable, and perspiration vapors can evaporate out (highly breathable), but water and other liquids cannot get in.

Q: Can I use Cast cover Ultra in the shower?
A: Yes. Cast Cover ULTRA is 100% water-proof and can be used while in the shower.

Q: Will Cast cover Ultra rip or tear?
A:It is very difficult to intentionally rip or tear Cast Cover ULTRA.

Q: Is Cast Cover Ultra recommend for use at work/recreation?
A: Yes. Cast Cover ULTRA is recommended for daily use both at home & work and during recreation.

What makes one waterproof cast cover different from another?


The main difference is how the cover is sealed at the open end. Some are sealed strictly by pressure which can end up leading to leakage if the waterproof cast cover eventually stretches out from having to get over a rather large cast. This may be less of a problem over smaller wounds rather than casts. The kind that I found worked best was one that created a vacuum by pumping air out of the waterproof cast cover once it was on the arm.

Some of the waterproof cast covers on the market are made as a one-size-fits-all apparatus. The best kind will be the ones you have to measure. This means there will be less of a possibility that the waterproof cast cover will be too long, resulting in a flipper-like length of rubber hanging off of an arm or leg, and will fit more securely around the width of the arm or leg where it has to be sealed.