Is it hard to use crutches?!
Question: So I have had a bike incident and my ankle is sprained and most likely the bone is bruised and I got crutches and I havent wlked anywhere yet...is it hard to use them????
If so, any tips on how to use them?
Answers: So I have had a bike incident and my ankle is sprained and most likely the bone is bruised and I got crutches and I havent wlked anywhere yet...is it hard to use them????
If so, any tips on how to use them?
I'm an LPN...nope, not difficult at all, especially if they were sized for you by the supplier.
Put the crutches under your armpit, grasp the handles, and put the crutches about a step-length in front of you, Then gently swing yourself to the crutches, using your good leg to stop you.
After about twenty steps, you'll be a pro.
Good luck with the healing process.
well its not that bad, but when u use it a lot. u get sick of it. it hurts ur armpits like a burning feeling. GOOD LUCK . i hope u feel better SOON!
It can be, it depends on how strong your arm muscles are.
You are not supposed to put the crutch up in your armpit, it can pinch nerves and your armpit will get really sore, so trying to walk without the crutch up in the armpit is tough.
its very daunting at first, but you do need to get about, its a knack.
two sorts of crutches, there the ones that go under your arm and the other links around your arm/elbow. once you start using them you get better and better, and use them as you would use your leg!
only problem is either ones used there is always the chance of getting blisters on the palms of hands due to the pressure you put on, keep your hands moisturised and be aware.
sooner you start the better.
I have used them about 3 times over the past year or so because I have had foot surgery. Anyways, my trick was that I would put wash cloths on the part that goes under the arm (held on by duck tape!) and it releaved A LOT of pain from my arms. I got used to them very quickly. I often walked on crutches faster than my friends and family could walk! : ) I hope you get better soon!
Yeah they kind of hurt. But try not to put all of your weight on them. Because it will bruise your armpits. That's what happened to me. But after your done using the crutches give the pain a few days to go away. If they start to hurt take some aspirin to subside the pain. Hope I helped.
Kaley B