Can you take an Aircast off to sleep?

Can you take an Aircast off to sleep?

Can I wear my walker boot while asleep? Your consultant will advise you if you are to sleep in the boot. Depending on your injury, it is sometimes recommended that you sleep with your walker boot on so that you continue receiving support. If you do have to leave the boot on, loosen the straps for comfort.

How many hours a day should you wear an Aircast?

DO spend about 2 to -3 hours each day with your ankle elevated above the level of your heart.

Can I take my moon boot off to sleep?

You may walk on the foot as comfort allows but you may find it easier to walk on your heel in the early stages. If supplied, wear the boot for comfort and use crutches when walking. It is ok to take the boot off at night, when resting at home and to wash.

How tight should my aircast be?

It should be tight enough to restrict foot and ankle movement, but not so tight that it cuts off circulation.

Can a walking boot make an injury worse?

In this study, 67% of patients treated with a CAM walker boot for at least 2 weeks reported new or worsened secondary site pain at the time of transition out of the boot.

Can I drive with a 5th metatarsal fracture?

Patients with a 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture reported a return to driving at 6 weeks when treated with a walking boot and 12 weeks after injury when treated with a short leg cast [55].

What is the difference between an air cast and a walking boot?

Unlike traditional walking casts, Air Cast Boots surround the covered region of the leg in a supportive air cushion that can be easily adjusted to provide customizable comfort and support. This design has been shown to promote a faster healing time while also allowing for increased mobility.

Can you wear a sock with an Aircast?

Bottom Line No matter what form of Aircast you use, always wear a sock with it. Though it might not always be the most comfortable or fashionable, the manufacturer is clear in stating a sock should always be worn with your cast. If not, using a tube sock will provide the protection you need.

How often should you wash your air cast?

Ask your doctor for a couple of foam liners for your air cast so you don’t have to wait around for one to dry before you put your cast back on. Wash your air cast three times a week to keep smells and residue from building up. If you have a foot air cast, remove the air cast daily and put on a clean sock each time.

Is it safe to sleep with an air cast on?

By immediately putting your air cast back on without giving your muscles time to wake up and adjust, you can actually cause more damage to them. If you do decide to sleep with your boot off anyway, be sure to massage your foot and ankle before putting it back on.

Do You Put your air cast back on in the morning?

Because you will need to wear your boot each time you walk, you may be inclined to quickly put it back on as soon as you roll out of bed in the morning. By immediately putting your air cast back on without giving your muscles time to wake up and adjust, you can actually cause more damage to them.

When to wear an air cast or boot?

It’s big, it’s awkward, and it’s cumbersome. Living life after an injury and needing to wear an air cast or boot just to get around can be increasingly frustrating. Typically a boot is recommended directly after an injury or surgery on your foot or ankle.