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Broken Ankle Must Haves for Healing/Traveling
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items First off, I'm sorry you're reading this list because either you or a close family/friend broke an ankle/foot and it's not FUN!! I broke my right ankle (fibula) May 2023 and then the same right ankle again, June 2024 (tibia this time). It was terrrrr...
Same exact boot I got from dr's office. Except DJO charges the dr office a cooool $340 for this, and after my "in-network discount" through insurance, I still had to pay $160. If you have a deductible, go this online route instead of the dr giving it...
Maxtrax Air Ankle Walker
The ankle brace I wore after the air walker boot for about 3 weeks. Same one I got from my orthopedic but paid more through my insurance.
Ossur Formfit Ankle Brace with SpeedLace and Figure 8 Straps, Large
Crutches work, yes… but you need this too!!! So much easier and allows you to be more independent. The basket was my favorite feature lol.
KneeRover Economy Knee Scooter Steerable ...
Showering is going to be challenging if you try to stand on one foot/leg the whole time….. get you one of these so you can properly shower! I wanted a big one personally so I didn't feel like I was gonna fall off mid shower lolol. They suction cup to...
Heavy Duty Bariatric Shower Chairs
YOU NEED THESE EVEN IF YOU USE YOUR CRUTCHES ONE TIME LOLOL. Life changing.
Vive Premium Crutch Pads & Hand Grips
LOL I was leaning on my knees soooooo much while my ankle was out of commission. Also my one knee was already scraped up from falling. These truly saved my knees!!!! I wore them under pants or over my leggings. I didn't care if people noticed lol
SUJAYU Knee Pads for Women, Dance, Sports, Work
Looks kind of dumb but definitely works and helped elevate a little bit while on the airplane. And I WILL be taking these on every flight from now on just to feel bougie lol
Airplane Foot Hammock (Memory Foam) Footrest
If you have bad wrists like me….. get you these while you’re leaning on EVERYTHING with your wrists or pushing yourself up lol. These helped me a lot.
Copper Wrist Compression Sleeves for Arthritis
Any type of bag like this will help you carry your stuff instead of a purse during this time lol. This is the one I used and I love. So much room and spots
Coso 2L Hip Pack - Cada Día
You need some type of ibuprofen. Any brand you want lol. Just have it on hand always.
Amazon Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg, 500 Ct
Tbh I don't know if these help but I felt better knowing I was trying something lmao
NATURELO Bone Strength - Calcium Magnesium ...
My dr told me to take aspirin while flying to avoid blood clots. Check with your dr if you should take these while flying soon after an injury.
Bayer Genuine Aspirin 325 mg, Pain Reliever
Also don't know if these work but my joints in general are in rough shape so especially with the broken ankle. I felt like they couldn't hurt !!!
Vegan Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM Supplement, 90 Caps
To carry all the extra pills I was taking lololol
M MUchengbao 4PS Travel Pill Box + 164 Labels
I knew I was gonna be moving and sweating so I got these basic sweat proof shirts to wear lol
5 Pack: Womens Dry Fit Workout Shirts, Short Sleeve
Lol for the knee scooter. Anything like this or for strollers will work
Funbliss Stroller Cup & Phone Holder, Black
I rented a wheelchair in Amsterdam for the 24 hours I was there. I did use my knee scooter too. I just googled wheelchair rental and the city!
The Largest Wheelchair and Scooter Store Online
I rented this type of scooter for my couple days in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's very hilly so I wanted something that could handle it. Made my trip way more fun!!!! I brought my crutches with me on the scooter too just in case lol. Good for small store...
Mobility Scooters & Handicap Scooters for Rent
The first night I broke my ankle, I didn't have any crutches lol. Next day my mom ran up to our local thrift store and they had a walker like this they let my mom have for free for my situation! It helped and was another mobility aid.
Drive Medical 10257BL-1 4 Wheel Rollator Walker
Kind of embarrassing but in the middle of the night when I woke up to pee, I couldn't crutch fast enough to reach the toilet lol. To the point I thought I was gonna fall and hurt myself again!!!! These changed the game. Def not fun and immediately c...
Depend Silhouette Adult Incontinence and Postpartum Underwear for Women Maximum Absorbency