How to Shower with a Knee Brace or Full Leg Cast

How to Shower with a Knee Brace or Full Leg Cast | Full Leg Cast Cover

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This video will provide details on how to safely shower when wearing a knee immobilizer brace or leg cast. The video provides information on bathroom setup, equipment and how to make a homemade cast cover if the store bought options are not working for your needs!
0:00 Shower with A Knee Brace
1:20 Equipment
3:20 Cast Cover
8:01 Transfer In/Out of Shower
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@charlesanderson7139 2 ай бұрын

You are an angel of mercy to so clearly and thoroughly teach people, who are having a very difficult time in life, how to do this.

@songokou28 2 жыл бұрын

I got hit by a car Tuesday night walking to my bus stop, I'm a single guy but family is helping for the most part. Was sent home to wait for surgery for tomorrow. I has been tough doing anything for myself. I need to take a bath badly 😩 I need to try this. Thank you.

@BillyBiggz 2 жыл бұрын

Damn I was also hit by a car on Wednesday have a shattered foot shit sucks! From taking a pee, showering, sleeping, dam near everything sucks! Get well soon

@songokou28 2 жыл бұрын

@@BillyBiggz Thanks man, I just got my post op yesterday and my leg is healing well they took out my stitches. I appreciate it hope you get back on ur feet fast. One day at a time.

@songokou28 2 жыл бұрын

@@akele02 everyday tasks seem so effing had. I had to do everything for myself. I get help from my brother getting me groceries but I gotta make my food. Some days I eat once a day. Be careful man there will be health risks if you sit around to long. Almost 7 weeks in and yeah I'm in the worse possible shape now. I lost my muscle in my left leg. Make sure you ask a bunch of questions at ur doctor's appointment.

@trueetiquette 2 жыл бұрын

Got hit by a car in March. Stuff isn't easy for sure

@songokou28 2 жыл бұрын

@@trueetiquetteIm sorry to hear it it was definitely the worse shit I've been through. I just started walking about 4 weeks ago without PT finally got approved for it so hopefully I can lose the limping I have still

@saratodd6571 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve confirmed what I’ve been doing for the past week. Strip washing has not been the same and I was so happy to be able to do this.

@user-tl5cf3cd9e 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up. Thanks for the great video! I just tried with my scrapped knee and it worked absolutely nice. Just to add on: the resting stool inside the tub can be of a higher stool for those with ability to bend there knee (minor injuries or some cast with L shapes). When the stool is higher, water will go down towards the sitting area and it will keep the affected leg completely dry.

@user-hy1fl8oc1p 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for the fantastic idea of using the thera-band as a gasket!! You have made my months in a cast sooo much easier.

@EquipMeOT 3 ай бұрын

So glad to help!

@judymousel2898 Жыл бұрын

3M Coban wrap works great to help seal the trash bag to your leg. Super easy with no leaks.

@kennethjames4724 Жыл бұрын

My wife is using your technique and it is working wonderfully. Thank you.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@anonbinary Жыл бұрын

I was in a straight leg brace for 6 months following a LCL and PCL injury. I wish I had seen this video beforehand because even though I live in an ADA accessible apartment and have a roll in shower with a 1 inch lip, transferring was so unsafe I fell three times during that time and it was awful because I couldn’t find a way to keep my brace dry so I just took it off and tried to hold my leg straight. It was horrible but now I know if there’s a next time what to do!

@emilybyl528 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! I'm an OT that lives across the country from family and I sent them your videos since I can't help them in person. :)

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! Thank you so much for sharing the videos!

@buckboard43 Жыл бұрын

I have a knee brace after knee surgery. Instead of a large bag I just wrapped my leg with a sheet of plastic that is about 3 feet by 4 feet. I used some blue painters tape to hold the end of the plastic in place. It peals off easily. Then I used the wide rubber band as you suggested to wrap and seal the top edge. With the bottom open my foot on the injured leg still gets a shower. It works well. Thanks for the idea.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad it worked well for you!

@jeanniebell82 4 ай бұрын

This was very helpful!!!!

@MidnightButterfly222 2 жыл бұрын

omg i wish they would have handed me a link to this video at the ER. thank you so much for this video!!! and the link to the chair. its been a 5 days home after mvc tibial plateau fracture in immobilizing brace for 6-16 weeks and i been in high anxiety struggling to figure out htf i can get into this dang bathtub safely. getting the chair from your link now.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry you got injured but am glad to provide a little support! I hope you heal well and quickly 🤞🏻

@mkhsmiecinski9285 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Going to give it a try on my first non therapy day tomorrow

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope it helps!

@amalexander7711 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. I’m in an immobilizer for 10 days due to stitches on my knee from a fall earlier today. Still trying to figure out how to function with it having a 19 month old daughter!

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

Mom’s don’t have time to be hurt! I hope things heal up quickly!! 🙌🏻❤️

@melaniebraun8085 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! My kiddo is in a Bledsoe extender and we were trying to figure out how to shower him.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@jennigigg1532 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much x

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@craigscutella9947 3 ай бұрын

awesome...........thanks for the tips..........Craig from Aussie.

@fatboyslim_ 7 ай бұрын

Two years later who knew I’d come across this problem and need you to solve it? 😂😂😂💁🏽 video is so helpful

@TinyHomeCookingwithSherlei 4 ай бұрын

How do you keep brace from slipping down your leg over pants it’s fitted to my leg hoping you have a suggestion . thx for this video! am

@allisonreineck3815 Жыл бұрын

I just got out of my immobilizer, I had it on for about 10 days, I still don't have a lot of ROM in my knee. Ortho sent me home saying to keep the immobilizer on at all times except when showering, not accounting for the trauma with taking it off less than 48 hours after a first complete patellar dislocation with a failed reduction. This is why we need OT!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Yikes! I agree!

@m.taylor 4 ай бұрын

On top of the bag, I also wrap a really thick towel at the top of the cast or brace to catch any water that might dribble into the cast.

@patriciamatus4619 11 ай бұрын

, i will be in a halo external fixator on my leg for 6 weeks and this video helps a lot. Question: how do you get a shower curtain closed with the transfer bench? Doesnt the curtain liner need to be INSIDE the tub to have water run dow it into the tub?

@shortchick7715 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad i did Not have a brace on like that after my ankle surgery! It was enough of a hassle just to cover the splint! If you use tape make sure you tape it well. I ended up getting my splint wet.

@shortchick7715 2 ай бұрын

I never tried using a band.

@rumblingend8443 6 ай бұрын

Very helful

@MJH7777 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias!!🥰🥰🥰

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

De nada!

@MohamedAli-nm9kd Жыл бұрын

Could you use cling film instead of the rubber band

@ahmedaldarmaki8430 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@tommyteamer9037 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me how to shower with a cast

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@user-qt5qf5cn7l 11 ай бұрын

How long should a cast above the knee last

@rossmiles7169 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS. ..

@EquipMeOT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Mxncherii 8 ай бұрын

That’s crazy! I just got one that looks a lot like the one you are wearing and my doctor said to just take it off while I bathe

@francesfrankie6258 Жыл бұрын

Was hit by a shuttle bus, went through ORIF surgery, didn't bath 4 3 months, started bathing recently. But now I've got cast from my knee to my toes because my doctor says he needs my leg to be stable for me to get better and been wondering how to bath for the past 48hrs. Thanks so much for this vid🥺🥺🥺.

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@devinstuart1111 11 ай бұрын

I went to walk out of my apartment door with my roller blades on and I fell but I fell on my butt n my legs went up but my right knee popped out as my legs were in the air, it’s been horrible I can’t do much for myself , I’ve just been able to start sitting normal on the toilet and it’s embarrassing so I hope this works with the shower

@samanthaleigh6797 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I'm in a J brace right now and my doctor said I can take it off to shower because I can bear weight bit I'm really scared to since I'm home alone most of the time. I haven't showered in a week since I dislocated my knee cap and it's been bothering me. I'm going to try this and see if it works

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

I think it’s smart to be a little more conservative since you’re doing it alone! I hope this technique works for you.

@gidget9101 Жыл бұрын

Please dont attempt to have a shower while alone at home, for your own safety

@stonerman15 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really messed up my shin/ankle yesterday. Broke/fractured in 4 places. Unstable break also. It happened when i started sliding on fresh cut grass in slick Nike air forces ones on a slope, my ankle rolled over and i tried to correct it instead of going down with it then just broke clean... now i need surgery smh 🤦‍♂️.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

😩 ouch!

@XxMoonMoonxX210 8 ай бұрын

I dislocated the kneecap on my leg, I can't out it on the ground, how can I shower..? It happened today & I have a splint..i can't bend my leg & i don't have those bags..

@tocaqueen7165 2 жыл бұрын

Thankuuu so much for this video it really helped me!

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to help!

@veronicas.7483 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anything I can replace the band with?? I don’t have one of those to put over the taped bag. Just had a tibial plateau open reduction internal fixation last week and still haven’t been able to find a good way to shower. I live in a college dorm and have to use a communal shower (luckily they have a disability shower with a bench), I just need to figure out how to cover the entire brace. Any tips would be appreciated!!

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

Any skin friendly tape you can find will work pretty well!

@judymousel2898 Жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT 3M Coban wrap works great to help seal the trash bag to your leg. Super easy and no leaks.

@glenmaule3967 Жыл бұрын

Saran Wrap maybe?

@jenniferstans1066 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video of a normal shower chair, not a transfer bench, after hip surgery? And do you recommend one with or without arm rests?

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

I have one without arms that I use in some of my other shower videos. I recommend whatever fits best in your shower. Having a back and arm rests is really nice if you want the extra support and stability. Just know that you laughter still have to recline a bit on the chair to maintain your precautions.

@MiMi-ce3ss Ай бұрын

Thank u. I'm in misery with mY frkn cast. I've been dipping in tub and putting cast leg on ledge of tub. It's hell

@raphaelleduval6181 23 күн бұрын

Just broke my tibial plateau after a cross country run accident. You are a life saver 🫶🏻 thank you so much

@EquipMeOT 23 күн бұрын

Best wishes on a speedy recovery!

@jjj0nathan Жыл бұрын

i should have thought about the gasket thing,

@JasmineO_2018 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I broke my ankle yesterday and on top of the pain I am stressing out on how to do things .. especially showering. This really helped. Now, any tips on how to take care of a 22 month old while in a cast? *trying to Crack a joke and laugh despite the anxiety*

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

I am recovering from a foot fracture as we speak! I would strongly recommend checking out the iWalk 3.0. It was the only way I have been able to keep up with my busy family of 4 during a lower leg injury! I did a full video on it a few weeks ago.

@JasmineO_2018 Жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT thanks so much for your response. I ended up going with a knee rover. I saw the iWalk but I am not very good at balancing and thought I'd better play it safe. Using the crutches have been tough for me. I hurt my right leg and my left leg is naturally weaker and more unsteady - so trying to balance on it (even with crutches) is the worst for me. I almost fall daily if I use the crutches. I've been getting around a wheelchair until I'm 2 weeks out post op in order to use the kneerover. I'm hoping this will help me bit a bit more independent.

@karaelzexceed666 2 жыл бұрын

lol everyone in these vids has epic equipment and I'm just grabbing my sink for dear life and doing a mega squat with a broken tibia (not in a cast but shower cabin is too low to sit on and too high and slippery to step into with unprotected leg)

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

I like to show all the options, but believe me, 99% of my clients grab the sink and pray 😉

@cheyenneburgess9717 2 жыл бұрын

What type of shower chair did you use? Cant really see it.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

I have this one, but I removed the back. It works well either way. amzn.to/3OngmiA

@SeleniumSel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! 4 more weeks of this hellish ordeal🤕😴😂😬😭🦵🚿🧼🛀

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! May time move swiftly 😉

@dinavales2875 2 жыл бұрын

What happens if the brace gets wet? I didn’t know I had to take off my brace so I took a shower with the brace on.

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

It takes some time to dry, but if you’re able to remove it while you lay in bed. Take it off and let it air dry for stretches of time.

@christinericci4557 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Does the duct tape stay adhered after getting wet?

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve found that if I avoid excess wrinkles in the tape when it’s dry, it’ll stay put when it gets wet.

@spencerf.6294 2 ай бұрын

What if you don't have a hand held shower

@Aidan-fw1xr Жыл бұрын

I wonder if you can use Saran Wrap? 🤔

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Press and seal work pretty well!

@acedigibits9079 2 жыл бұрын

Does the seal also work if its fully submerged in water ?

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

I have not test for full submersion. I believe you’d get some leaking around the seems. The best submersible cast cover I’ve used is this one 👇🏻 amzn.to/3cnuU14

@poozi2shooz 2 жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT Just ordered the submersible cast cover from Amazon. I got the short version because it's just my foot. I was using box tape which worked great but I was afraid it would rip my skin 😬

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I hope it works and the cast stays perfectly dry 🤞🏻🤞🏻

@Christina.x 6 ай бұрын

I dislocated my knee 2 nights ago and my pants are under the knee brace so idk what to do

@m.taylor 4 ай бұрын

I could not remove my pants after they put the cast on, so I had to cut the threads on the seams of my pants to take them off.

@LuisPerdomo7 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. That looks like a great immobilizer, where can I find it online to buy? Thanks!

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

This is not exactly the same but very similar! amzn.to/3Dj75nk

@LuisPerdomo7 2 жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT thank you! I recently tore my patellar tendon and just had surgery so I'm finding your videos very helpful. Thank you!

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

Ouch! I hope you have a good recovery!

@zwill7934 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuisPerdomo7 I tore mine a week ago. No awaiting surgery date. It would be helpful if you could give me of info on what to expect and your experiences surgery and recovery

@LuisPerdomo7 2 жыл бұрын

@@zwill7934 Oh man Z, sorry to hear, it's an unpleasant experience all the way through but you'll get through it! Surgery is honestly the easy part, depending on what the surgeon's strategy is, basically they will suture the tendon and then suture through the patella tying everything up. Not gonna lie the first few days are rough, I did the nerve blocker and glad I did, once it wore off the pain was awful but the prescriptions helped pretty quickly. You will be prescrived percoset as well as baby aspirin regimen to avoid clots and stool softneres to avoid opiate induced constipation. You wont need pain killers after 3-4 days. The first 4 weeks post op in my opinion were the toughest cause you have to keep the knee fully immobilized. I'm 6'3 so no driving, stairs are a pain in the butt, one step at a time, which will honestly become the norm early in recovery. Doc wil clear you for PT between 4-6 weeks in, where they will start working on getting the range of motion back. Getting the range will seem slow at first but you'll get it pretty quick after a few weeks of PT. 2-3 Months post op you gonna start working on strengtht building. I wont lie I had a lot of quad and calve atrophy and still do now about 3 months post op. 3 months post op for me, doing PT 3x a week got full range of motion and working on strenght, leg press, one legged stuff. Can walk without a brace but can only do close chain stuff. No jumping, running, etc. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask, but honestly sucky sucky injury but just like everything, keep trucking keep your spirits up, the body will heal and soon you will be doing all your normal activities. Find yourself a good PT that does a lot of manual stuff, grasting, massage etc. Get that range back, reduce scar tissue and inflammation. Be gentle at first, take it easy and also be easy on yourself, its a marathon not a sprint. This is not an injury where you can push things, everything comes with time.

@gothicyid Жыл бұрын

What is a theraband?

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

It’s a rubber exercise band commonly used in therapeutic settings. Theraband is the brand we use. There are many different brands of “exercise bands” on the market.

@avabackus 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t you take it off just for the shower then put it back on?

@EquipMeOT 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on why you are in a brace. If it’s for surgical or injury recovery, it’s possible it cannot be removed for a period of time. Otherwise, as long as it has been cleared by the prescribing doc, it can be removed.

@avabackus 2 жыл бұрын

@@EquipMeOT makes sense I didn’t think about that I usually wear braces but for minor injuries like a twisted ankle or I hurt my knee by doing blah blah blah and it hurts but not horrible

@Brooklyn.brooke Жыл бұрын

Why can't take it off

@lindaguida4074 Жыл бұрын

Just take a sponge 🧽 bath!

@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын

Many tire of sponge baths if the brace is required for long recovery periods (I've worked with folks needing to have one on for up to 12 weeks!)

@akalonian 2 ай бұрын

I can't for the life of me figure out how to use the toilet (as a man) with one of those things on.

@psych0ruins Жыл бұрын

i'm so tired of this shit

@door5026 Жыл бұрын

Your like assuming people have easy access to these utensils 😒 waste of time watching if you dont have them

@pac2547 Жыл бұрын

Show your technique while wearing a immobilizing brace on ya mouth! Christ sake!

@averysummerlin9183 3 ай бұрын

You use WAY to many words. If you would start just getting to the point and only use as many words as you NEED in your videos. I guarantee your viewership will heighten.