Using (and fitting) your crutches correctly can go a long way to expediting how quickly you can get off them, and how far along your rehab journey you are. Hope this helps!!
Great video! Very helpful info, especially covering why we use crutches and when to consider moving towards removing them based on how the user feels. One thing I wish you covered is how to do stairs with a handrail. Thanks
Had my left leg above knee amputated nearly 2 years ago. I have under the arm crutches I never use, however I have a prosthetic leg now. I need to use a walker when I go out and about with my prosthesis. I really want to get away from that walker, but for this 66 year old guy, it's been a slow process. I'm wondering if I get forearm crutches, I could use them to maybe make some progress towards independence from the walker? What say you?
Hey Michael! Elbow crutches are usually considered a little less stable than under arm crutches and even more so than a walker. You may need to ask someone in-person for the most appropriate advice! Clinically it’s good to challenge one’s capacity in a safe and predictable environment. If that means intermittent work with elbow crutches for you to build up that balance strength and conditioning then it may be helpful - but again I can’t really give specific help over the internet.
It would be so easy to tie a ribbon on the injured foot or wear a boot on the injured foot. Right now the viewer has to guess which foot is the injured foot. Is it always left? has he changed?
So i have eds and my leg gives way meaning im needing a form of support for when this happens. But my opposite arm is worse, wrist, elbow and shoulder so it hurts way too much to use my opposite side to my leg.
With all due respect to them, from a mechanical perspective it’s best for it to be on the opposite side. More importantly, it should also feel better and more comfortable to do it this way as well!
I use a cane or walker, weakness and balance issues, that vary depending on the day. I feel like neither is ideal, granted the tall height if rollator seat helps prevent swelling in hip when I sit, but for walking, I just want to walk, but have issues, it doesnt help that im super obese, and my back is trashed. I been thinking about trying these to help get my strength and range back and improve my gait.
I hope you can find some of that progress you’ve been looking for Nikki, the body will always respond to what we ask it to do - it can sometimes just be slow and frustrating. Good luck!
My injured ankle is the right ankle. So I try to use the left crutch. should I use an elbow crutch if elbow cannot be fully extended? Would it influence my balance?
If using a single crutch, it’s best to have it on the opposite side. It’s hard to answer your question without assessing you mate unfortunately. It depends on what feels the most comfortable and safe for you to use.
Using (and fitting) your crutches correctly can go a long way to expediting how quickly you can get off them, and how far along your rehab journey you are. Hope this helps!!
Great video! Very helpful info, especially covering why we use crutches and when to consider moving towards removing them based on how the user feels. One thing I wish you covered is how to do stairs with a handrail. Thanks
Generally the handrail just takes the place of a crutch! Or it’s best to just bypass the rail and safely use the crutches instead!
Had my left leg above knee amputated nearly 2 years ago. I have under the arm crutches I never use, however I have a prosthetic leg now. I need to use a walker when I go out and about with my prosthesis. I really want to get away from that walker, but for this 66 year old guy, it's been a slow process. I'm wondering if I get forearm crutches, I could use them to maybe make some progress towards independence from the walker? What say you?
Hey Michael! Elbow crutches are usually considered a little less stable than under arm crutches and even more so than a walker. You may need to ask someone in-person for the most appropriate advice! Clinically it’s good to challenge one’s capacity in a safe and predictable environment. If that means intermittent work with elbow crutches for you to build up that balance strength and conditioning then it may be helpful - but again I can’t really give specific help over the internet.
Am sorry about your amputation.❤️
what a detailed and helpful video!! Thank you!
Glad it resonated Alessa!
It would be so easy to tie a ribbon on the injured foot or wear a boot on the injured foot. Right now the viewer has to guess which foot is the injured foot. Is it always left? has he changed?
It’s always the same Willie!
Thankyou very helpful.
Great to hear!!
Brilliant video
Hope it helps!
So i have eds and my leg gives way meaning im needing a form of support for when this happens. But my opposite arm is worse, wrist, elbow and shoulder so it hurts way too much to use my opposite side to my leg.
Id love to use two crutches but I have a young child so I need a free hand.
My dr and rehab David i shoukd walk with a stick in The same hand as The side od injury leg...
With all due respect to them, from a mechanical perspective it’s best for it to be on the opposite side. More importantly, it should also feel better and more comfortable to do it this way as well!
I use a cane or walker, weakness and balance issues, that vary depending on the day. I feel like neither is ideal, granted the tall height if rollator seat helps prevent swelling in hip when I sit, but for walking, I just want to walk, but have issues, it doesnt help that im super obese, and my back is trashed. I been thinking about trying these to help get my strength and range back and improve my gait.
I hope you can find some of that progress you’ve been looking for Nikki, the body will always respond to what we ask it to do - it can sometimes just be slow and frustrating. Good luck!
Very helpful but would of liked to see how to walk with a moon boot on
Hi Sarah! Glad it was helpful. The technique doesn’t change with a boot on!
My injured ankle is the right ankle. So I try to use the left crutch. should I use an elbow crutch if elbow cannot be fully extended? Would it influence my balance?
If using a single crutch, it’s best to have it on the opposite side. It’s hard to answer your question without assessing you mate unfortunately. It depends on what feels the most comfortable and safe for you to use.
The arm hole of my crutch doesn’t fit my arm fully, is there a way to adjust it or do I get new ones?
It probably depends on the crutch mate, but the ones I see aren’t adjustable in that way