The Best Way to Get Dressed After a Broken Bone or Surgery

A step by step guide for healing, independence, and everyday life beyond recovery

Fracture Club Recovery Sweatshirt

Recovering from a fracture, surgery, or upper-body injury is not just about bones healing. It is about navigating daily life with limited mobility, pain, and fatigue. Something as simple as getting dressed can become frustrating or even painful.

That is exactly the problem Fracture Club Recovery Clothing was designed to solve.

Our recovery apparel uses strategically placed magnetic and dual-direction zippers to reduce arm lifting, twisting, and strain. Whether you are dressing independently or with the help of a caregiver, the goal is the same: protect the injured side, conserve energy, and stay comfortable during recovery and long after.

Below is a complete, practical guide to wearing Fracture Club Recovery Clothing safely and effectively, based on real recovery needs.

Why clothing matters if you have a broken bone

After an injury, many people underestimate how much clothing affects recovery. Traditional sweatshirts and jackets often require:

• lifting the injured arm overhead

• rotating the shoulder

• pulling fabric across sensitive areas

• repeated dressing and undressing for sling use

These movements can increase pain, slow healing, and create unnecessary dependence on others.

Fracture Club Recovery Clothing is designed specifically for:

• broken arms and collarbones

• shoulder surgery recovery

• post orthopedic surgery care

• sling wearers

• temporary mobility limitations

• everyday wear beyond recovery

The result is clothing that supports healing without looking medical.

How to wear Fracture Club Recovery Clothing on your own

If you are dressing independently, the key principle is let the garment support your arm instead of lifting it yourself.

Before you start

Sit in a stable chair and take your time. Recovery is not a race.

Step 1: Prepare the injured side

On the injured side sleeve:

• fully unzip the bottom zipper

• partially unzip the top zipper to about shoulder length

This creates a wide opening so your arm can slide in without lifting.

Step 2: Remove arm from sling carefully

Slowly take the injured arm out of the sling.

Keep movements small and controlled.

If you feel pain or fatigue, pause. The garment is designed to work with you, not rush you.

Step 3: Insert the injured arm

Guide the injured arm gently into the opened sleeve.

Let the fabric cradle the arm instead of raising it.

This step minimizes shoulder rotation and strain.

Step 4: Put on the rest of the garment

• place your head through the neckline

• insert the non-injured arm into the other sleeve

At this point, the garment should feel supported but not restrictive.

Step 5: Adjust the zippers

• zip the top zipper closed

• the bottom zipper can remain open if you need to slide the arm back out to reapply the sling

Once the sling is back on and comfortable, zip the bottom zipper if desired.

This flexibility allows you to transition between sling and no sling without fully undressing.

How caregivers can help someone wear Fracture Club Recovery Clothing

For caregivers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or family members, the focus is supporting the injured limb while minimizing movement.

Step 1: Prepare the garment

On the injured side:

• fully unzip both the top and bottom zippers

• open the sleeve completely from shoulder to cuff

This creates a wrap-style sleeve instead of a traditional pull-through design.

Step 2: Keep the sling on

The wearer does not need to remove their sling.

Keeping the arm supported reduces strain and anxiety.

Step 3: Position the garment

Gently pull the garment over the wearer’s head and shoulders.

Guide the open sleeve around the injured arm without lifting or rotating it.

Step 4: Connect the sleeve

Use the magnetic zipper ends to easily align and connect the zipper around the arm.

This step is especially helpful for caregivers assisting patients with limited mobility.

Step 5: Zip and adjust

Zip the sleeve smoothly from bottom to top.

Check that the garment sits comfortably before making final adjustments.

Designed for recovery and beyond

One of the biggest frustrations patients share is buying clothing that only works during recovery and feels useless afterward.

Fracture Club Recovery Clothing is intentionally designed to transition with you.

During recovery:

• accommodates slings, casts, and limited range of motion

• reduces pain during dressing

• supports independence

After recovery:

• zippers sit flat and discreet

• looks like a modern everyday sweatshirt

• wearable long after healing

This makes Fracture Club ideal not just for patients, but also for gift-givers, caregivers, and clinics supporting recovery journeys.

Who benefits most from Fracture Club Recovery Clothing

Fracture Club Recovery Clothing is commonly used by:

• people recovering from broken arms or collarbones

• post orthopedic surgery patients

• sling wearers

• physical therapy and occupational therapy patients

• caregivers assisting daily dressing

• anyone seeking adaptive clothing that does not look medical

If you are searching for fracture recovery clothing, adaptive clothing for broken arms, post surgery clothing, or magnetic zipper recovery wear, this design was built specifically for you.

Recovery is temporary. Comfort should not be.

Healing takes time. Getting dressed should not make it harder.

Fracture Club exists to support people in the in-between moments. When mobility is limited. When independence matters most. And when you are ready to move forward, not feel defined by injury.

Explore Fracture Club Recovery Clothing to make recovery easier and everyday life more comfortable, long after healing is complete.