{"product_id":"woodcast-splints","title":"Woodcast Splints","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWoodcast is Green and Clean\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodcast is a completely non-toxic mouldable and remouldable material suitable for all casting and splinting applications with no micro plastics when biodegrading. Woodcast is suitable for all cast applications and the moulding of orthoses for occupational therapy purposes. The product comes in various strengths, sizes, and as vented\/non vented versions. All woodcast can be combined with each other. To be used with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.performancehealth.au\/woodcast-heating-devices.html\"\u003eWoodcast Heating Devices\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.performancehealth.au\/procast-accessories.html\"\u003eProCast Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWoodcast Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodcast is heat mouldable. At room temperature it is as hard as wood. Once heated it becomes soft and pliable and self-adhesive. The level of support and rigidity can be adjusted by layering and combining different Woodcast products. Woodcast vented products have slits that can be opened MAX30% to improve ventilation of the cast\/splint. Cooling of the product can be accelerated by using a cold pack. Woodcast can be heated and remoulded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce set the cast splint is lightweight, durable and x-ray transparent, no blurring on Xray. If necessary, the cast can be washed in water in temp under +40°C using a brush and mild detergent such as hand soap. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodcast - is a mouldable biomaterial designed specifically for splinting and casting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from two materials, aspen wood chips and biodegradable polymer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and quick splinting with no water and minimal clean up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodcast stays mouldable for 2mins and is re-mouldable. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"XVS2D86\"\u003eWoodcast contains no toxins, dust, irritants, isocyanates, latex or phthalates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for staff and patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpress heater - no cross-contamination risk associated with water baths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully biodegradable and ethically forested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay goodbye to gloves, water, no need for ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedside splinting and casting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree up bottleneck in Operating Room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency departments, hand clinics, orthopaedics, wards, burns units, podiatry - diabetic foot. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitals using Woodcast are contributing to environmental savings on water, energy \u0026amp; waste. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence based comparable treatment results to traditional methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive effects include staff and patient satisfaction, fast throughput times results in lowering operational costs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco packaging and manufactured with 100% renewable energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEco-friendly Casting Methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodcast splinting offers a unique and eco-friendly alternative to traditional casting methods. Unlike plaster, fiberglass, and plastic casts, Woodcast stands out for its exceptional safety profile. This innovative splinting material contains no toxins, irritants, or dust, making it an ideal choice for both patients and healthcare professionals. With Woodcast, you can experience the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your immobilisation and support needs are met without the potential risks associated with other materials. This sustainable and biodegradable option not only prioritises patient comfort but also underscores a commitment to environmental responsibility, making it a promising choice for modern orthopaedic care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRemains Pliable for Two Minutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodcast splinting stands out for its remarkable versatility in providing personalised and precise immobilisation solutions. One of its key attributes is its unique mouldability, remaining pliable for a generous two-minute window upon activation. This distinct feature ensures that healthcare professionals have ample time to shape and conform the splint to the patient's specific anatomy, achieving optimal fit and support. What truly sets Woodcast apart is its reusability, as it can always be reheated and reshaped as needed, allowing for continuous adjustments to ensure the perfect fit throughout the healing process. This adaptability and ease of modification make Woodcast an invaluable tool in the arsenal of orthopaedic practitioners, enhancing patient comfort and therapeutic outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnparalleled Convenience in the Medical Setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodcast splinting offers unparalleled convenience in the medical setting, as it requires minimal infrastructure and resources for its application. Unlike traditional casting materials that often necessitate access to faucets, sinks, or special ventilation systems, Woodcast operates seamlessly wherever there is electricity. This eliminates the need for elaborate setup procedures, making it a versatile solution in various healthcare environments. This accessibility factor not only simplifies the casting process but also enhances healthcare professionals' efficiency and flexibility in delivering orthopaedic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWoodcast Range Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.042%;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodcast Splint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVented\/Non-Vented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003e1mm Ribbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eNon-Vented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e1mm x 8cm x 7.5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e1pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinger and thumb splinting and reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1mm ribbon is only suitable for treating fractures only when combined with stronger Woodcast products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\" rowspan=\"4\"\u003e2mm Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eNon-Vented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e2mm x 14.5cm x 34cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e20pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\" rowspan=\"4\"\u003eAll upper limb applications and smaller lower limb applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eNon-Vented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e2mm x 14.5cm x 34cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e20pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e2mm x 14.5cm x 34cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e20pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e2mm x 14.5cm x 80cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e10pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003e2mm Soft Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e2mm x 14.5cm x 34cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e20pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand therapy and focused rigidity casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2mm soft is only suitable for treating fractures only when combined with stronger Woodcast products. Can be reinforced with 1mm, 2mm non-vented and 4mm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used for patients with sensitive skin or patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Black lines are to differentiate the soft 2mm from other materials, so it is not used in error. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003e2mm 4-in-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e2mm x 14.5cm x 29cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e20pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003ePre-cut splint for most common upper limb applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eOneStep Ankle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e4mm x 15cm x 65cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e5pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003ePre-cut splint for ankle back-slabs. Great for ED.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eOneStep Elbow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e2mm x 14.5cm x 65cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e10pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003ePre-cut splint for above elbow casts. Great for ED.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e4mm Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e4mm x 15cm x 40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e20pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003eThick splint that provides good support. Used for lower limb applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 6%;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e4mm x 15cm x 80cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 4%;\"\u003e10pk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf putting 80cm folded in the Express Heater please use a spacer to prevent sticking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can attach reinforcement even when the splint has cooled down. Just simply heat the piece you want to attach, and it will adhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodcast Vented is for fracture management and Woodcast Non-Vented is mainly for hand therapy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodcast 1mm Ribbon can be stretched both vertically and horizontally to improve the fit. Do not stretch Woodcast 2mm, 2mm Soft or 4mm too much as will open the slits and weaken the cast. The material will retain its rigidity if the slits are not opened more than 30% of the maximum full circle. So oval shaped. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplints should be placed vertically in line with the slits, not horizontally against them. Remember to use double stockinette prior to placing on skin or padding and stockinette. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTG Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 442291\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mouldable biomaterial designed specifically for splinting and casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from two materials - aspen wood chips and biodegradable polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and quick splinting with no water and minimal clean up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bounce-back effect. Stays mouldable for 2mins and is remouldable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no toxins, dust or irritants. No isocyanates, latex, or phthalates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully biodegradable and ethically forested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARTG Number: 442291\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Performance Health","offers":[{"title":"Ribbon Roll, Non-Vented, 1mm x 8cm x 7.5m - Natural, 1pk","offer_id":68275987939632,"sku":"7028985","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-Vented Sheet, 2mm x 14.5cm x 34cm - Black, 20pk","offer_id":68275987972400,"sku":"7028988","price":939.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-in-1 Pre-cut Splint, Vented, 2mm x 14.5cm x 29cm - Black, 20pk","offer_id":68275988005168,"sku":"7028990","price":939.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OneStep Elbow Pre-cut Splint, Vented, 2mm x 14.5cm x 65cm - Natural, 10pk","offer_id":68275988037936,"sku":"7028992","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vented Sheet, 4mm x 15cm x 40cm - Natural, 20pk","offer_id":68275988070704,"sku":"7028994","price":664.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vented Sheet, 4mm x 15cm x 80cm - Natural, 10pk","offer_id":68275988103472,"sku":"7028995","price":664.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/1271\/0704\/files\/performance-health-woodcast-splints-7028985-4mobility-wa-mandurah-8977969.png?v=1794049030","url":"https:\/\/4mobility.com.au\/products\/woodcast-splints","provider":"4MOBILITY WA - Mandurah","version":"1.0","type":"link"}