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How do you use crutches?

First of all, do not worry about what other people think! Be berry, berry careful, especially in wet weather or where the floor can get slippery from moisture as the bottom can skid out from und...

Can using crutches cause migraines/headaches?

Here are the symptoms of a migraine: Auras or spots in your eyes like when you look at the sun; tingling sensations in any of your extremities, sometimes numbness; sensetivity to light, nausea/vom...

Using crutches in the rain?

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'...

My crutches hurt?

My sister had the same problem. You need to set your crutches a inch higher than it is set for and dont rest your armpits on your crutches instead use your arms and push up on that bar thingy thats...

Ow Crutches!!!!!!!!!!!Please help?

get your crutches and measure them to your arm pit but not right at your arm pit, a little below then walk around with them a little bit you'll get use to it. If you have stairs, you should pr...

Crutches or not?

You should probably go on crutches until you can get to the doctor because you don't know if you are doing more damage by walking on it. I suggest getting an appointment ASAP with a doctor or...

Crutches or wheel chair?

If it was me I would probably be trying it, however what did your doc say? I wouldn't really advise it, because I'm guessing it could slow down the healing.

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Should I consider using the crutches?

You can answer this question...it hurts more because you didn't use crutches SO...yes, use your crutches. Pain is your body SCREAMING that you are doing bad things to it and it is not ready f...

Crutches Please Help Me!?

Personally I would probably just ice it, take some ibuprofen, and use a brace on it. I don't think that crutches are necessary unless you have broken it which it sounds like you've only s...

Crutches question?

If you are having an arthroscopic menisectomy, then after surgery your surgeon should tell you that you are allowed to bear weight on the leg with crutches as tolerated. You will see the doctor wi...

Crutches for hip flexor injury/?

I know how you fell man it sux but it depends on how bad it is I've had this a couple times and have used crutches one time and nothing the other and to me it healed faster without the crutche...

Crutches use?

While using the crutches your abdominal muscles work more than without. These pains are similar to that which a body builder would get while starting to train a differan muscle group. Should do y...

Crutches, I'm so bored!?

the opposite of what Jake said

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My classmate in tenth used crutches for a foot funguse?

The fungus could be a bad case of athlete's foot. Sometimes the foot can get so swollen and painful. She was probably in a lot of pain and crutches aid in walking. They can allow her to put...

Crutches or Wheelchair?

Crutches should be fine since he is 10. Just be sure he knows how to use them properly. Also he can go back to school any time as there is no real reason he needs to stay home.

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I'm on crutches and my hands really hurt.What can I do to make the crutches more comfortable?

Oh I have been on crutches since December and I have the same thing. My hands are callused on the palms. I started using those gel padded gloves for biking. They look kinda stupid, but definitel...

How tall of crutches should I get?

You need to put the crutch under your arm and it should be about 1 to 2 inches away from your pit. The crutch is suppose to be used by putting all your weight on your wrists/hands, NOT by resting ...

DO i need crutches with my KNEE immobilizer?

I'm sortof in the sam position, except I've a contusion/infusion on the side of my left knee. I've got a knee imbolizer on for most of the day but find it easier to move around witho...

Extra padding on crutches?

i kno how it feels....i also had knee surgery last april......i kno that some people use hand towels wrapped around and stuck on with tape......SOOOO i tried it and it worked......but i didnt think...

Crutches causing pain?

you may need to adjust the crutches where the screws are. Did anyone show you how to use them? I think the crutches are suppose to aid you in walking not support all your weight. Try not to hang o...

How do I use my crutches?

omg i hurt my ankle too playing soccer. Im 12 and ive had crutches b4. After bout 30 minutes or 1 hour u get the hang of it. After about 1 day i learned how to play soccer with them....... so ju...

Crutches vs Wheelchair?

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and was told ten years ago that I would be going straight into a wheelchair. No replacement joints, no walking stick, no crutches! The reason being my shoulders and uppe...

HELP... walking with aircast and crutches..?

When he said ok to walk, he didn't across town are around the mall, he meant short distances, like around the house or the yard. The time it takes to heal depends on how fast your body reb...

Crutches Help?

it wont ruin them persay, but eventually you might want to get new pads at the hardware store. the worst part however is it being slippery in the rain. i cant tell you how many times i slipped and ...

Which fleece for my crutches? Easy 2 or 10 points? All you have to do is pick your favorite?

I like the neon

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Should I stop using crutches?

since you said that you could bare the pain i would suggest that you eithher use one crutch..which is annoying or...use both of them but at the same time put some pressure on you hurt foot

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Do i need crutches !!!!!!?

i don't think you need crutches. you probably just sprained it (twist it suddenly). i had a similar incident once and had small part of the ankle bone fractured. i found it difficult to walk b...

Should I use crutches?

Use should use crutches with no weight on the leg for 3-7 days (depending how bad). This gives time to heal but it can stiffen. After that, start applying weight on the leg while using the crutch...

Do i need crutches?

That depends on "hurts" - If it is a sharp pain, then use the crutches. If the hurt is more of a muscle ache, this may be the beginning of atrophy - lack of use of a muscle. It would be...

I really want crutches! What is the quickest and least painfull way to do it without faking?

Invest in a therapist.

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