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| Crutches or no crutches? |
Sounds like your orthopedic doctor is an idiot. Wait for that MRI and stay off of it! If you must walk, use crutches as you're probably making it worse. ... |
| Crutches...? |
The crutches should be sized properly so that they are not in your armpits, they should be about 1-2 inches below your armpits. They may still rub on the inner part of your arm or chest though whic... |
| Crutches????????? |
I think you need a new doctor. I think you need an orthopedist, and I think you need physical therapy. It's the physical therapists job to determine what the best course of treatment is for ... |
| Crutches...?? |
Yes, I was on crutches for 2 months. They suck royally, I know how you feel. The best thing to do is not put the pad right under your armpit. Don't support yourself with your armpit, suppor... |
| Crutches?? |
You shouldn't have any pain in your armpits if the crutches are properly fitted and you are using them correctly. The top of the crutch should not even touch the armpit area. You should be abl... |
| Should I use the crutches? |
i've been on crutches 4 times in my life, and it all depends on the severity of your sprain. if you can't even put weight on it without the brace, then i would say use the crutches becau... |
| Crutches for lower back pain? |
Being a Chiropractor, I can tell you know, I have never heard of this and it does sound quite odd.
As for everyone ... MRI will only show gross changes in the structure, it does not and never wi... |
| Crutches tips? |
It is a lot faster if you step first with the crutches (while you bad foot is off the ground) and then with your good foot, you can gain some good momentum doing this.
For corners, just one hin... |
| Crutches, HELP, any tips? |
try cutting tennis balls to fit over the rubber tips of the crutches it helps the crutches from sliding on the floor
also wear sneakers with ridges on the soles
the rubber soles will grip the f... |
| What height should crutches be? |
with shoe measure the lenth from the heel of your shoe to 5 cm below to your arm pit and without shoefrom the lateral condyle to 5 cm from apex of your arm pit ... |
| My crutches hurt so badly? |
are you taking the weight through your hands or using your under arm? When you put weight on your underarms then you hurt your arms. If you're not used to using crutches they can hurt your arm... |
| What exactly make crutches so uncomfortable? |
Go to a drug store and try out a pair...then you'll be able to answer both of those questions first-hand! ... |
| Another crutches question? |
say you slipped and it hurts like hell so you have to use crutches, also fold some towels and use rubberbands to keep them on the rubber things that go under your armpits oh and tell the people to ... |
| Should I use my crutches? |
yeah, bring them. If your foot hurts too bad, chances are that you are just damaging it even more. If it still hurts badly after you injured it, then use the crutches. It won't help to use the... |
| Pain from crutches? |
wrap them in soft padding or take the padding off if its thick. also try wrapping in smooth tape to cut down on friction ... |
| Omg.. Crutches!!!!? |
The crutches may need to be adjusted to your height, so that the weight is on your wrists, not the arm pits.
I used lambs wool on the top part so as not to irritate my armpits. It is so soft and c... |
| Buying Crutches? |
WOW i used to think that i was the only one...
i used to want ot play with crutches all the time, and honestly i still do, even though i recently have had to be on them(knee injury 7 weeks)
an... |
| My Crutches hurt worse than my broken foot...? |
I know your pain crutches suck... i was told to use them but I didn't because they made my shoulders hurt.
later on I had to use them because my knee was so bad I couldn't put weight on ... |
| OMG i HATE CRUTCHES!!!? |
technique makes all the difference ... |
| Would using my crutches be a good idea? |
I know you asked this a day ago, but to answer again, yes you should use them until the knee heals. Yes crutches stink like crazy, but they help you get better. I tried a little bit of limping toda... |
| Crutches at school "Yikes"? |
Wear the brace and use one crutch. You put the crutch under the opposite arm of your injured leg. So if you hurt your left knee, use the crutch on the right side or vice versa. DO NOT use it on the... |
| Crutches and school dance? |
You will take up a lot of room with the crutches. You could go and mostly socialize. Maybe you could do some limited dancing near the edge of the dance floor without the crutches. Kind of embarrass... |
| Crutches on ice/snow? |
There are companies that make little spikes that can go on the tips of your crutches. Ask the company you got them from. ... |
| Crutches...Please help!? |
wrap hand towels around the top of the crutches...this will make them semi comfry...and make sure the top of the crutches just comes under the arm pit...they should be adjusted to be straight up a... |
| Crutches question Please help ne? |
i had the same exact problem.. and i promise no matter how much you try the crutches will never be comfortable.. okay for starters..no you dont have to call the school..when you get on the bus keep... |
| Crutches with knee injury? |
With most injuries the rules are pretty simple - if an activity is causing pain, stop doing the activity until you can do it without pain. If walking makes the knee swell and hurt, you are not goi... |
| Crutches and stairs? |
Use the elevator (aren't schools supposed to adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act too?) Other than that, your best bet is to hold the crutches in one hand, grab the hand rail with the... |
| Would using crutches...? |
No. And you need to be using moist HEAT on the bruise, not ice. Ice is only for the first 24 hours. Heat and gentle massage will help to break up the the hematoma (that's what a bruise is--... |
| Has anyone being on crutches ? |
OH BOY! Yes, I have been and they are no fun and casts are icky and uncomfortable. I sponge bathed and it does not get you as clean as you want to be, but at least it keeps you from smelling bad :... |
| Knee Injury: Crutches or No Crutches? |
Totally Crutches Cause It Can Get Worse And Start To Give You Cancer If You Keep Walking On It. It can also cause damage to other body parts if you keep walking on it. ... |
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