Due to injuries suffered while growing up, by the time I hit high school I could lift up both feet and walk with just the crutches. Now that I'm older, and break easily, it's not something I would dream of doing.
They do seem a bit short? I suggest taking them with you to your next PT session and ask them to check out the fit. And yes, it will take some getting used to the difference it how to move and stand using them vs. the walker. You'll probably find muscles that haven't been used in a while. Awesome that you got the OK to graduate from the walker.
As others have recommended, wear proper foot wear and get some decent crutches, not walking canes.
I had an accident on a helipad while in the Air Force which put me in a hospital for nearly two months with multiple surgeries on my left knee. When I could finially get out of bed (nearly a month later) I found these forearm crutches are the best crutches out there as they provide excellent support for your hands, wrists and forearms.
Unlike the old-school wooden crutches, that fit under your arms, you won't risk damage to the brachial nerves which is common for people who don't get them fitted properly and tend to put weight under their arms which is not good.
You can buy these pretty much anywhere and trust me, after six months on them, they made my life a whole lot easier plus they are easy to travel with and very stable.
I'm not promoting this website, it's just get provide you with a picture of what I'm talking about so you can discuss this with your care giver and make walking about a lot easier.
Due to injuries suffered while growing up, by the time I hit high school I could lift up both feet and walk with just the crutches. Now that I'm older, and break easily, it's not something I would dream of doing.
ReplyDeletethey are too short for you! get a pro to help you
ReplyDeleteHopefully they will get easier with time. Nice crocs!
ReplyDeleteProgress! Way to go!!
ReplyDeleteThey do seem a bit short? I suggest taking them with you to your next PT session and ask them to check out the fit. And yes, it will take some getting used to the difference it how to move and stand using them vs. the walker. You'll probably find muscles that haven't been used in a while.
ReplyDeleteAwesome that you got the OK to graduate from the walker.
I agree they seem short.
ReplyDeleteBut praise God you are healing.
Crutches aren't easy to navigate with so good for you for trying them.
ReplyDeletefor gods sake put on some sturdy shoes!!! crocs should be outlawed. flimsy, no support, unstable....
ReplyDeleteAs others have recommended, wear proper foot wear and get some decent crutches, not walking canes.
ReplyDeleteI had an accident on a helipad while in the Air Force which put me in a hospital for nearly two months with multiple surgeries on my left knee. When I could finially get out of bed (nearly a month later) I found these forearm crutches are the best crutches out there as they provide excellent support for your hands, wrists and forearms.
Unlike the old-school wooden crutches, that fit under your arms, you won't risk damage to the brachial nerves which is common for people who don't get them fitted properly and tend to put weight under their arms which is not good.
You can buy these pretty much anywhere and trust me, after six months on them, they made my life a whole lot easier plus they are easy to travel with and very stable.
I'm not promoting this website, it's just get provide you with a picture of what I'm talking about so you can discuss this with your care giver and make walking about a lot easier.
Best of luck in your recovery!
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