It was the strangest and most awkward experience. You were out skiing, and things got a little out of hand as you took a nasty tumble. A broken foot and a fractured arm later, the doctors said you were lucky you did not get banged up worse than you did. You are going to be home soon, and you will need some time to recover before getting back to your normal routine. Sure, you might be out of commission for a few weeks, but this does not mean you will be skimping on making your recovery as comfortable as possible.

New Pillows

You are likely going to be spending a lot of time in bed as you recover. The temptation to want to walk around will be huge, but you know that is not going to be a good idea. If you are going to have to be laid up for some time, you might want to consider getting a brand-new set of pillows. New pillows can help to make your recovery more comfortable, and they can also help to facilitate a better night’s sleep. This is important since the pain you are in will have an impact on the quality of your sleep, and anything you can do to significantly improve the quality of your sleep will help you to recover faster.

Using a Wheelchair

Since the idea of hobbling around on crutches all the time is not your idea of maximizing comfort, you thought that it might be better to invest in a wheelchair to get around your home. You do not have any stairs, your passageways are reasonably wide enough and the great thing is you will be able to stay off your foot the entire time. In addition, you will not need to worry about risking another spill if you are rolling about, rather than trying to balance on crutches. Just in case, look into medical product kitting in case you have an accident.

Soaking in a Hot Tub

Since you are going to have a lot of time on your hands for the next few weeks, you thought this might be the perfect time to get a hot tub for your place. If you are supposed to be resting up and letting your body heal anyway, what better way to relax and recover than to be pampered with hot jets of warm water taking the soreness out of your muscles. Adding in some soft music to make it easier to relax is certainly what the doctor ordered. While soaking in your hot tub, you can help to facilitate quicker bone healing by drinking at least five cups of green tea each day.

Getting Back to Your Normal Activities

It has been a few weeks now, and you are starting to get your body back into a normal routine. It will still be some time before you will have fully recovered, but you cannot let life pass you by. Your boss wants you back to work, and your family is starting to think you are taking advantage of them every time you want something to eat or drink.

Although the recovery went well and the pampering was nice while it lasted, you are definitely ready to push to get to that next level with your recovery and return to having the full functionality of your arm and foot. In fact, you were thinking it might even be time to hit the slopes again.