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Crutches!

Hey guys.

Couldnt walk on my left leg much due to severe pain. Bought 2 'fore arm' type crutches from a doctor. What is the correct technique to walk with them if i still want to use my left leg but just not as much. Also is it possible to use 1 crutch just to support the left leg???? Any general tips would be great :smile:

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Reply 1

dh00001

16

im on crutches right now too :stickyman and its bloody knackerin! lol. best way is too use both. if you just use one its agony on your hip and lower back. i cant use my foot at all but im guesing its the same 'technique' just when you put the crutches down put your affected foot down as well, so most your weight is on the crutches and some on your leg, and then swing your unaffected leg through etc. take small steps and dont rush

Reply 2

stud1_89

OP

thanks 4 the reply.

How long should the crutches be? longer than ur legs? also do u feel ur arms could snap because of the crutch handles pushing fowards?

Reply 3

Ella_belle

1

I find that its agony on your hands and wrists after a while. If you still want to use the injured leg, walk normally but bring both crutches forward with the left leg (if you see what I mean). I used one crutch for a while, but it can get uncomfortable.

Oh, and all your friends will want to play with them.

Reply 4

dh00001

16

the crutches should be so when your standing with them by yoursides your sholders are down and relaxed, your hands shouldnt b higher than you hold them when relaxed

Reply 5

stud1_89

OP

thnks guys. When i use them i notice i really have to push down on them to lift me of teh ground.....should i make them smaller? am i meant to be lifting of teh ground fully, or just enough so i can move my injured leg???

Reply 6

FireDeuce

14

Of course you have to push hard on them, you are lifting your entire body weight!

Reply 7

BlackHawk

17

If your doctor gave you the crutches, why did he not show you the correct way of using them?

Reply 8

random_bloke

1

BlackHawk

If your doctor gave you the crutches, why did he not show you the correct way of using them?

yeah, i was wondering that.

Reply 9

stud1_89

OP

If your doctor gave you the crutches, why did he not show you the correct way of using them?

yh he did...but ive been getting problems so thts why im asking.

Reply 10

Revd. Mike

17

I was on crutches almost all of year 5, it's no fun! Although as someone mentioned, all your friends will play with them. One tip I picked up, regarding hands hurting: Take some soft cloths, wrap them round the handles and fix them either with a bit of tape, a pin, or a sock or a tubigrip bandage, Makes life on crutches just slightly more bearable!

Reply 11

BlackHawk

17

stud1_89

yh he did...but ive been getting problems so thts why im asking.

So phone him and ask. He's a qualified doctor who can help you.

How can you have problems using a crutch? You asked what the technique is to using crutches, and this is something that your doctor should have shown you.

Reply 12

Ron Stoppable

14

^ You're in a talented club of people - Wayne Rooney and John Terry are among your number too!

Crutches!

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