How to Not Get a Cast Wet While Taking a Shower

Wearing a cast takes some adjustment. Not only do you have to learn how to perform daily activities with your injured limb immobilized in a cast, you also need to learn how to balance with the cast’s added weight. You must take care of your cast, too. If you lean on a cast or put too much weight on it, it can break. If your cast gets too wet, it may need to be replaced.

Things You'll Need

• Terry cloth towels
• Plastic bag
• Waterproof tape or rubber band
• Movable shower head
• Scissors (optional)

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Instructions

Instructions

• 1

  Wrap the cast in a terry cloth towel. Tuck the edges of the towel under both ends of the cast. The towel will help protect the cast should any water or dampness reach it.

• 2

  Cover the towel with a plastic bag. Either wrap the plastic bag around the towel or cut open the sealed end of the bag and slip it over the cast.

• 3

  Secure the plastic bag by wrapping waterproof tape around the top and bottom of the cast. You also can use rubber bands to secure the plastic bag.

• 4

  Point the shower head away from the cast while you are showering. If you can’t move the shower head, angle your injured body part away from the spray.

• 5

  Dry yourself completely (including your hair) when you are finished showering.

• 6

  Take the plastic bag and towel off the cast.

• 7

  Check the cast to make sure it is dry.