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I'm not sure whether to put this here or in general planning. But I think you'll see why it's here.
A friend of mine broke her wrist this weekend. She's been told she's looking at 7 weeks in a cast, followed by some physical therapy.
She has a trip to WDW plannind in just over 7 weeks -- so depending on how things go, she could be going in a cast, or newly un-casted.
She's been to WDW several times, but says she has no idea how this will affect her trip.
What rides will she have to avoid because of the cast? Which ones are theoretically okay if she's still "casted" (is that a word?) but still ones she might want to avoid.
Which ones would be better if she were in a cast than if she were fresh out of it?
I figure plenty of Passporters have traveled with broken bones, and someone can help her out.
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I would think anything that she could bump her wrist on should be avoided. Also what about a splint with an ace bandage. That might help protect her. I would think her wrist may be tender just out of a cast. I would just go by how she feels.
I was at Disneyland with a broken toe last spring. Didn't have my scooter yet but was glad for my rollator to sit on.
In 7 weeks, it will either be fairly healed or completely healed, re-cast or not.
Honestly, I don't think there are any rides you could keep me away from in those circumstances. The only thing I would be concerned with would be water feature rides IF she is re-cast and IF it is NOT a water-proof cast.
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In 7 weeks, it will either be fairly healed or completely healed, re-cast or not.
Honestly, I don't think there are any rides you could keep me away from in those circumstances. The only thing I would be concerned with would be water feature rides IF she is re-cast and IF it is NOT a water-proof cast.
If it is not a waterproof cast I would check at a pharmacy for a cast cover. Pretty sure I have seen something like that before.
Your friend should ask doctor or your therapist, because only they know the nature of the injury, how the healing is going, and the most accurate precautions. The cast-on cast-off issue could make a difference in what she should do, of course.
A trip can involve carrying heavy bags and dragging suitcases, so take that into consideration.
Your friend should ask if attractions that would involve sudden movements while hanging on to a bar could re-injure you. If so, look at the PassPorter Guide or The Open Mouse to see which rides to avoid. Also be careful if you'll be taking Disney transportation. You can end up hanging on to the rails while the bus lurches back and forth. Don't be shy to ask someone for a seat.
Your friend should ask if attractions that would involve sudden movements while hanging on to a bar could re-injure you. If so, look at the PassPorter Guide or The Open Mouse to see which rides to avoid. Also be careful if you'll be taking Disney transportation. You can end up hanging on to the rails while the bus lurches back and forth. Don't be shy to ask someone for a seat.
I sure hope your friend's trip is magical!
That's a good point! I hadn't even thought about having to hang on to rails. When we are on the monorail I usually end up standing if there are a lot of people on to let other people sit down and sometimes have no choice but to stand. Then I am having to hold on to the rail while standing there. I would think that if you have a cast on your arm you need to be able to get a seat so that you do not have to hold on to the rail.
The doctors can x-ray the wrist and decide if it will be strong enough for the trip. The doctors might come up with a splint or other device to give stability. Cast or no cast depends on many things like the strength of her bones, her ability to heal, and dedication to therapy, for example.
There is a lot of exercise to parks. There are rides to get out of and into, bars to hold onto on roller coasters, etc. She will have not problem with the rides if the wrist is in a cast. She will need to watch for g-forces that may send an arm into a wall or up into her face. Cast members are there to help people and usually are well aware of the dangers of a cast on a particular ride.
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That's a good point! I hadn't even thought about having to hang on to rails. When we are on the monorail I usually end up standing if there are a lot of people on to let other people sit down and sometimes have no choice but to stand. Then I am having to hold on to the rail while standing there. I would think that if you have a cast on your arm you need to be able to get a seat so that you do not have to hold on to the rail.
That can be painful for a long ride, right>
I always recommend that people with hand or wrist problems wrap their arm around the rail so the pressure is on the crook of their elbow, rather than the hand, wrist, or fingers, BUT only her doctor or therapist knows if that is the way to go.
. She will need to watch for g-forces that may send an arm into a wall or up into her face. Cast members are there to help people and usually are well aware of the dangers of a cast on a particular ride.
LOL! Sometimes it sounds like we are talking about a trip to the moon!
A few years back, my DD had broke her elbow - and literally had the cast removed the DAY before we left!!!! The doctor had actually left the cast on 1 extra week, knowing that we were going - and was able to xray and determine that it was healed well enough for the trip - now granted - she was 7 - so she was not carrying baggage, but we were still cautious about bumping the elbow - and she rode just about everything - we just kept her off of Primeval Whirl - that is such a bumpy ride!!! And on the safari, we made sure that she sat in between my DH and I so that she could "use" us as a cushion!
the doctor actually said the best physical therapy was water - so she got to spend LOTS of time in the pool, exercising the elbow!
for your friend!
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LOL! Sometimes it sounds like we are talking about a trip to the moon!
One year of physics in college has to be used somehow. Actually come to think about things and sometimes people spend more time planning a trip than Nasa spends on a trip to the moon.
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