An air flow sleeve system for injecting air flow from an air producing
mechanism into a cast system preferably includes an air flow sleeve
having at least one aperture through which air may flow. A separator is
preferably positioned within the air flow sleeve such that it is at least
partially longitudinally coextensive with the air flow sleeve. The air
flow sleeve may be used with a coupler that may be integrated with the
cast system. Preferred embodiments of the cast system include casting
material, a comfort layer, and a backing/padding layer. When air from the
air producing mechanism flows into the air flow sleeve, the air flow
sleeve expands. The backing/padding layer compacts to allow the expansion
of the air flow sleeve. The present invention also includes a method for
creating a cast structure including the air flow sleeve.