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Using crutches in the rain? |
I had foot surgery last week, and I wanted to know if it's safe to use crutches in the rain. (I can only bear weight on one foot). I'm scared that I'll slip if I attempt to use them when it's been raining, but I HAVE to go outdoors in the rain today. Has anyone used crutches in the rain? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! I have used crutches in the rain, and snow. You have to make sure that you set the crutch when you take a step. It will slide if you don't make sure it is really set in one spot. I couldn't move real fast when I was on a wet surface, and was on them for many months. Yes, as long as there's a rubber tip at the end you should be ok. I dont know but I am also on crutches and its raining out today....can you relate? Lol hold on let me go outside and try it and I will get back to you on that in a sec. It is okay to use crutches in the rain, but please make sure you're careful. This weekend I got dropped off at the entrance to Walmart. I was on crutches and was going to ride a buggy. As soon as I stepped a FOOT inside of Walmart, I slipped and fell hard. I had on sneakers, but I guess my soles were slick... |
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