After spraining or breaking a bone in your foot then after initial x-rays to see the extent of the damage a doctor will often advise you to wear a cast for several weeks whilst the injury heals, they will give you a set of crutches and send you on your way. Although not weight bearing on this injury is essential towards the healing, this does not mean it is easy to cope with.
Many find wearing a cast a difficult thing to do mentally in terms of keeping themselves occupied as well as recovering well and trying to do as many normal day to day activities as possible. Whilst exercise is although not out of the question, there is a limit to what you can do.
You can always work on your upper body strength which will help you handle crutches for longer periods of time, building up your upper body strength as a form of exercise is also great because it releases endorphins which will help with your mood should it be low as a result of your injury effecting your mobility.
Swimming is still possible!
One thing that many don’t realise is that you can still attempt to go in the water, although you have to be careful not to slip and might need some assistance with getting around, you should not limit yourself when it comes to this, you can easily use one of DryPro’s waterproof cast covers which will keep your cast dry and allow you to enjoy the water. This again keeps your spirits up and ensures you get plenty of exercise and keep your mind occupied.
Dealing with your injury
Nursing a foot injury can sometimes be a lot worse than an injury anywhere else as it does effect your mobility, the thing to remember is that it is only a few weeks of your life and you can then move on and leave it behind. If you require time off work it will give you an opportunity to clear up any outstanding tasks you may not have had time to do such as paying billings, sorting paper work and everything else you wouldn’t be fond of dedicating your free time to.
The important thing is to think positively, you will get back to normal and hopefully you can learn from your mistake (whatever it was that lead to your injury!). Take some time to relax and just count down the days, the day you go in to have your case removed you can then call in a celebration!