How Do You Take Care Of A Walking Cast?
A walking cast is one type of cast that might be applied for a leg or foot injury. It is a special type of cast that is reinforced at the bottom of the foot, allowing it to take your weight. Often a regular cast will be applied initially, and then at some point during the recuperation the cast will be changed for a walking cast. This helps to prevent the leg from atrophying from lack of use, and with some injuries, putting weight on the leg can help in the healing process. Care Instructions Step 1 Wait to walk on your cast until it has dried completely. Fiberglass casts will dry quickly, within a couple of hours of application. A plaster cast will take a few days. Wait until it is dry and hard before putting any weight on the cast. Step 2 Keep the cast dry at all times. Moisture will soften a plaster cast and compromise its integrity. When showering, use a couple of layers of plastic to cover the cast to ensure that water does not come in contact with it. You can cover the cast with a
