| Crutches |
| I broke my leg and how can i get around besides using my crutches? |
Unless you want to use a wheel chair there isn't really any other options. Crutches are easy to use and they were given to you for a reason. Failure to use them could mean an even longer hea... |
| I have a best friend and how does she use the toilet with crutches ? |
You slowly turn yourself around in little steps in a circle and back up towards the toilet. Once your are backed up to the toilet you can put your crutches on a wall, or the floor nearby and then s... |
| I wan to break a bone where it will be couple months on crutches any ideas?? |
You are a moron...go seek some serious mental help...why in the world would you want to self-inflict pain just to get attention? I'm serious, go get help. Right now. Go. ... |
| How can i stop it from hurting my arms when i walk on crutches? |
the previous answerers were all correct. I will add this, if you are bent over, or if the crutches are digging into your armpits, you need to adjust the height of the crutches. ... |
| I broke my ankle, and I will be in a cast and on crutches for the next few weeks.? |
spent 12 weeks on crutches due to an ankle injury the best thing i found was my adidas running sneaker whatever u wear make sure it's got good traction and good arch support to help with the e... |
| I'm doing a paper and I need info. How much weight can CRUTCHES hold?? |
There are many different types of crutches, but if we're talking about typical aluminum crutches for those who broke their leg, 300 pounds per crutch. ... |
| I have a cast on my right leg and I'm on crutches for the next few months are there any simple exercises that |
Your doctor probably has a list of them..... but upper body is of course safe. Stretching is probably the best, after a few weeks or maybe a month my brothers doctor told him he could do certain st... |
| What do i do for a sprained ankle after a week on crutches, aircast and frequent icing? Next "step"? |
You need to get the swelling down first. Then you need to start a rehab program that will strenghten your ankles and restore range of motion.
Make certain that your doctor has released you to s... |
| I had a hip pain and the x-ray said it is not inline should i be on crutches? |
Have you seen a chiropractor? They're the ones who can put you back into alignment. ... |
| What can I do for entertainment if i have a broken leg and I just got off of crutches? |
Mate, you can do whatever you want. Our friend broke both his legs in a motorbike accident a couple of years ago, and he kept on doing normal things. He used to sit on a skateboard and roll around ... |
| If had to get stiches in the bottom of my foot would i have to walk with crutches? |
depends on how many stitches. it seems like you get stitches cuz the cut is too deep so they want to avoid an infection. just bandage it up and use some of those shoe soles in cvs. and if you can... |
| Last week I sprained my ankle. At the ER they gave me an ace bandage splint and crutches, and told me to stay? |
I just had a Total Knee replacement and when they operated they had put my ankle tightly in a vise to keep it from moving and I ended up spraining my ankle in the process. This was just last week. ... |
| I have a best friend and how does she use the toilet out in pudlic with crutches ? |
Well there are handicapped stalls that have rails in them. ... |
| Advice on sprained twisted or fractured ankles. i need help seeing wich one i have are crutches needed? |
The only way to know for sure whether you have a fracture (which requires a cast) is to see a doctor and get an x-ray. ... |
| Due to an industrial injury some years ago I have been forced to use two elbow crutches to walk .? |
Hun, its seems like its concerning you and your family, so ff to the doctors now and get this checked. Probably nothing but better to be safe than sorry.
Good luck and hope you feel better soon... |
| Is there anyway i can tone my stomach and lose some fat on it without doing crutches or sit ups? |
crunches are the best way to tone. Sit ups have to be done correctly or you will do more harm than good.
Holding a hand held weight, stretch your arm up then take the weight to the floor next... |
| I'm 2 1/2 weeks into a bad ankle sprain and i just got off crutches. anything i can do to speed up healing? |
Hey, you're doing better than me! (almost 5 weeks and still not completely off the crutches -- it was a really nasty sprain!) Some things that have helped my ankle improve:
- Advil for pain... |
| My knee hurts if i go to urgent care instead of hospital will i get crutches? |
Most places don't give out crutches, they can be bought or rented at most walgreens ... |
| Can you catch crutch crabs from a walking stick? |
LMAO cheers uve just made me practicly wet myself laughing crlutch crabs!!! just dont mention these to anyone as u will get seriously laughed at or slapped for bieng so dumb ... |
| Crutch Fun? |
there's lots you can do, especially if you've got someone who can drive. My boyfriend broke his leg so I drove everywhere, our activities hardly changed. Obviously we couldn't go tre... |
| Everyday problems for the crutch user? |
IM on crutches now. I hate it!!!! Walking any distance is killing my GOOD leg and foot. A gel insert in shoe has helped. Then there is the fact that both hands are tied up using the crutches so i c... |
| I have a broken leg and i went to the doc and got meds what can i do it still hurts i'm on crutches and i fell |
elevate your leg higher than your heart. helps to elevate the pressure. hey, i can relate. found out i have a broken ankle with 3rd degree sprang today! hang in there! ... |
| I am in a wheelchair and soon will be able to use AFO's or ankle and foot braces. will I always use crutches? |
It is amazing what you can do if you put your mind to it.... if you believe you will walk without crutches, then it could very well happen. Picture yourself walking without those crutches every da... |
| I need to break any bone frome my leg to my ankle it doesnt matter wich one i just have to be on crutches how? |
lay down on train tracks and close your eyes that should do the job ... |
| After getting the glass out of my foot, do you think the pain would be bad enough where I would need crutches? |
depends how much glass and how deep it was.... but... yeah that's entirely possible ... |
| Can you walk straight away when ur broken leg comes out of cast? will i still have to use crutches? |
depends on your muscle strength - if you work out and train them (dont let them disappear) its gona be a lot easier.
i had a cast on for 9 months last year (8 tib/fib fractures) and walked a lot w... |
| I'm about to have an ankle arthroscopy, does anyone know how long I am likely to be on crutches for? |
i have just recently had a knee arthroscopy, and i am still recovering from that and my injury almost 2 months on..
if it is different, you maybe able to horrible about without crutches after a w... |
| I just had ACL reconstructive surgery last week. Does anyone know when I'll be able to walk without crutches? |
This has a complex answer: It depends. Factors such as surgical technique, graft source, and physician protocol all play a role. It is often as simple as when your physician feels you are ready.
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| Ankle Issues? |
Wow. Forget the ankle. Perhaps you need an aircast for your poor attitude toward those that are trying to help you. You sound to me like an ingrate. To remedie your ankle you need hot and cold and ... |
| Is it normal to have bruising 2 months after surgery for a broken ankle well after it has supposedly healed? |
Yes there can be some degree of bruising for months after a foot break, due to the casting/boots. The simplest reason is they are too tight. However, there could be a serious underlying problem. ... |
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