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8 Life hacks when recovering from a broken foot.
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If you have recently broken a foot, you will find things quickly grind to a halt. In fact, there is never a good time to sustain an injury. The crucial part to staying sane during recovery is to find ways to cope with necessary day-to-day activities. Be prepared to take things a little slower as you are not going to be able to move as fast as before. Read about some handy tips to make recuperating bearable.
1. A broken foot needs clearance!
Stumble-proof your home for instance as you do not want to fall. Begin by tiding and clearing clutter so that all potential obstacles are removed from your path. Loose carpets and rugs are big culprits and as a result you do not want cause yourself to trip or get crutches stuck.
2. Find some oversized socks.
Start by making sure the socks can fit over your cast. In colder weather it will keep your exposed toes warm. Most importantly, the sock is used in this case to prevent the bottom of the cast from becoming dirty. You won’t want to sleep with a cast that has touched dirty public floors. Do put a clean sock on every night before going to bed.
3. Wear the right clothing.
If you have any pain in your broken foot, you may not want to pull anything over the area for a while. It would be much better to use loose stretchable pants that are easy to get on and off. You could even modify tracksuit bottoms by trimming off the cuffs so that you can avoid any close contact with your injury. Most jeans will not be able to get past a cast or moon boot. Wear comfortable shirts or tops that allow some stretch and movement especially if you are using crutches.
4. Take rests often.
Relish this period of being off your feet. You will need to relax and make sure to have plenty of sleep, so remember to take the time to do both. Break daunting tasks into chunks as it will take a lot of energy to move around.
5. Get yourself a flask.
If you are a coffee or tea addict, traveling to and from the kitchen to get a brew will get you exhausted. Also if you opt for a full flask before bed you can wake up with a hot cuppa in the morning.
6. Carry a backpack.
You can carry essential items around, especially if you are moving between rooms. If taking various medications at different times of the day, a hands-free bag will ensure you have them when needed. It will save you a lot of effort!
7. Accept help when you can.
Chores that involve carrying or moving large items will need support from somebody. Ask a family member to assist with even shopping as you will not be able to carry much with crutches. Even the task of trying to get items that are out of reach from a bookshelf or grocery items will be out of bounds for the time being. In most cases people are happy to help and assist in anyway possible.
8. Rent a knee scooter as an alternative to crutches.
During recovery, apart from providing a stable mobility option, it will bring a sense of freedom compared to being stuck on crutches. Renting is sensible because there is no need to invest in costly equipment that may not be used again. We rent knee scooters suitable for various budgets with a simple, easy-on-line booking process.
Also read: Broken ankle? How to get around without crutches!