PRovider Frequently Asked Questions

  • ActivArmor is used for most injuries that involve immobilizing the wrist, elbow, hand, fingers, or ankle. View an inclusive list of ActivArmor immobilization device use cases →

  • ActivArmor costs the same amount as traditional thermoplastic custom splints and is covered by most insurance, depending on your plan. Learn more on our blog →

  • There are many reasons why ActivArmor is far and away superior to off-the-shelf splints in terms of comfort, ease of use, cost, and compliance. Learn why you should use ActivArmor →

  • Fitting is required and adjustments are expected with any injury. Adjustments with ActivArmor’s immobilization device for fit and comfort are easy to make with our cast fitting guide or you can contact us for live remote video support! View ActivArmor cast fitting guide →

  • Yes, you can! In the latest research studies, ActivArmor’s new AFO walking boot has better off-loading test results compared to that of the total contact cast for patients with Charcot Foot. This gives those patients with diabetes or wound issues a hygienic option for redistributing weight and reducing the pressure away from wounds.

  • ActivArmor provides many benefits to geriatric patients requiring orthopedic support, including those with thinning skin, diabetes and mobility challenges. Learn about ActivArmor for Geriatric patients →

  • Athletes, from kids to pros, love the freedom and comfort of healing in an ActivArmor device. Its breathable, waterproof, hygienic design, allows for training and staying active, while they heal. Learn how athletes use ActivArmor →

  • ActivArmor is made from 100% ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – a stable, hard, and durable plastic used in toys, food packaging, and surgical tools, to name a few. It is biocompatible, washable, cold sterilizable, reusable, as well as recyclable. It is temperature resistant and will not deform in heat, so patients can ice-bath or hot tub in ActivArmor without worry. Learn more about ActivArmor materials →

  • With the locked-on option, strong, locking nylon zip ties are embedded into the seams of the device and must be cut off in order to remove it. This ensures pediatric compliance and keeps the immobilization devices stabilized and protective for the patient, unlike the flexible closures on removable splints. Kids can’t get them soggy and pick them apart or chew them off. And the custom fit means that little wigglers and escape artists are more secure in ActivArmor – and better immobilization results in better healing! Learn about ActivArmor’s lock feature →

  • Yes, it does. ActivArmor devices are custom designed, and therefore adaptable for use with the latest in high-tech healing options like bone and muscle stimulators, ultrasound, NMES, and TENS units, and biomonitors. Learn about ActivArmor technology →

  • Yes, it is! ActivArmor devices are custom-fit, but also adjustable, and can accommodate swelling. ActivArmor can reduce the risk of compartment syndrome, because (unlike traditional casts), swelling is instantly visible and easily accommodated! Learn about the adjustable 3D casts →

  • Yes, we do! Read our ActivArmor provider testimonials →

  • Yes, we can put your clinic or team logo on your ActivArmor casts. ActivArmor casts draw attention and market THEMSELVES! This is a huge marketing advantage for you! If you are a providing clinic, let your patients advertise for you as a provider of the latest in next-gen immobilization technology with a custom logo splayed across their cast. Learn about custom ActivArmor casts →

  • You can print on-site in a matter of hours with our point-of-care fabrication system. Learn about ActivArmor turnaround time →

  • How does ActivArmor compare to other casting options? Learn how ActivArmor is the best cast and splint option →

  • We have made a step-by-step guide and a training video to help.

  • ActivArmor’s waterproof, breathable, hygienic casts allow kids with injuries or conditions requiring immobilization to continue their daily activities while healing. In fact, ActivArmor founder, Diana Hall, developed the product in 2014 while running a mentoring program for children in poverty. Since then, ActivArmor has helped hundreds of pediatric patients! Learn more from Children’s Hospital Colorado.

  • ActivArmor provides many benefits to patients requiring long-term immobilization and support for chronic conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Learn about ActivArmor for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome →

  • When people in careers requiring hygienic or sterile conditions (like healthcare and food handling) get injured or have a chronic condition like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that requires immobilization, they are often required to take time off from their jobs, short-term, or long-term disability. ActivArmor devices are the only fully washable and hygienic casts/splints in the marketplace. ActivArmor is fully covered by Worker’s Comp at most of our providing clinics (call the specific clinic for details). Learn about worker’s comp with ActivArmor →

  • Yes, you can! ActivArmor devices are being used by physicians as a cast during the acute injury phase, and then transitioning into a removable splint for ongoing support and protection, saving both the patient and the clinic, time and money!

  • Yes, it does. ActivArmor’s custom design gives physicians the ability to expose and/or protect skin lacerations/ulcers, incisions and post-surgical hardware. Specified areas, custom to each patient, can be identified for exposure or offset protection, for truly personalized medicine. Learn more about post-surgery and wound care with ActiArmor →

  • Our point-of-care 3D printing system is now available! We offer a full turnkey package including scan, design and print within a few hours. Contact us to start printing Activarmor casts →

  • Traditional casts can trap moisture against the skin – a breeding ground for bacteria. This can be especially dangerous in post-surgical treatment, and injuries with skin lacerations. ActivArmor allows patients and providers to observe and treat their skin throughout the immobilization phase. This ability is key in early detection and avoidance of infection.

  • Dustin Jones, a licensed orthotic fitter and fracture casting technician with Northeast Orthopedics, has seen how the clinic benefits from using ActivArmor over traditional casts: “It saves us clinic staff time and improves our patient throughput.” Dustin has also seen how ActivArmor benefits the patients “Patients’ skin condition is much better while they are healing. We get fewer complaints, replacements, and adjustments.”

  • Yes, it will! ActivArmor replaces traditional casting and splinting efforts in the clinic – increasing patient throughput and billing opportunities. ActivArmor replaces labor and cost-intensive casting and splinting with a 30-second scan, so you can spend more time doing what you do best: providing top-notch care for your patients. Learn about becoming an ActivArmor provider →

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