How to Use a Walker on Stairs - Ask Doctor Jo

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  • @AskDoctorJo
    @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Purchase a wheeled walker here: amzn.to/2t2B7c3 (affiliate link)
    Don't forget to hit the 🔴 *SUBSCRIBE* 🔴 button above! *Find all of my videos at **th-cam.com/users/askdoctorjo*

    • @angelacampana7058
      @angelacampana7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do I navigate multiple steps without “RAILS”, using a walker. The steps are not very wide either. Please help, I can’t find a video that shows how to do this on multiple steps. Thanks so much in advance.

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a tough one, and really should be practiced with a therapist since it requires a lot more practice and balance. It take some extra time and effort, but some people will change the height of the legs, so the back ones are longer to touch the bottom step and the front ones would be shorter to be able to be placed on the top step, but this won't work for everyone. You still have to have a certain amount of balance if you are doing it yourself.

    • @maryvea9931
      @maryvea9931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How to use. walker on stairs

    • @donna5528
      @donna5528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What if both knees are bad?

  • @gotaigo
    @gotaigo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Dr Jo, just wanted to let you know that I was able to use the walker to walk up thirteen flights of stairs without stopping at the 10th step landing. I have a severe case of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and climbing stairs has been one of the struggles that I have to endure on a daily basis. This works!
    I’m so happy I found you as I think you’re the best therapist on TH-cam and I look forward to implementing some of your videos specific to neuropathy. You’re competent and the way you communicate is pleasant and easy to understand.
    Thank you for your generosity in sharing and know you’re providing relief and making a difference.

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and you're welcome! I'm glad they are helping.

    • @poojahm120
      @poojahm120 ปีที่แล้ว

      Top of it my spasticity in knees is too much

  • @ellatoler9706
    @ellatoler9706 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Holy moly! This is the first time I have ever seen someone actually demonstrate the use of a walker on stairs! Of course, I've never seen anyone who needed a walker tackle stairs alone. Thank you so much!

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!

    • @Elaine32909
      @Elaine32909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nice demo, but does not show really show me how to step over and down a steep threshold or up don't really think I could trust my bad leg to step down. In fact I haven't on smaller steps.

  • @nhmisnomer
    @nhmisnomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you! My father is near 80 and is starting to struggle terribly going up the stairs on his own when he visits. I'm shopping for a walker for him to use to lift himself out of a chair, and knowing he can also use it to climb stairs comforts me a great deal.

  • @angelacampana7058
    @angelacampana7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I have to use a walker on multiple steps with no rails, I can’t find a video that shows how to do this, help please

  • @UltimaPun84
    @UltimaPun84 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your you tube is almost like an encyclopedia. Everything that is needed is on your channel

  • @SRJ2832
    @SRJ2832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! Even though you're video is 2 years old, it's still very helpful. Just had RTHR surgery 3 weeks ago and was wondering how to get up and down my 2nd floor condo with my walker.

  • @rudinuissl8677
    @rudinuissl8677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this demonstration. As I have hip replacement surgery coming in the near future, it is very helpful to know how to properly use my equipment.

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. Good luck with your surgery.

  • @jennypeek5441
    @jennypeek5441 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Scary!! I will try though. Past two years, had a THA that failed, infection and three more surgeries. Planning a road trip and stay at a home with stairs, so gotta practice the stairs! I love your videos and teaching style, so encouraging. Thank you.

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome, and thanks. It might also be worth trying with a cane (and a rail) for a little more safety, and then someone could bring the walker up/down afterwards. Good luck.

  • @RachelPs145
    @RachelPs145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You are literally getting me through PTA school.

    • @JLCOMP423
      @JLCOMP423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @mustbeice
      @mustbeice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been a PTA for about 9 months now. Make sure you start applying for positions and set job arrangements before you graduate!

  • @mme1792
    @mme1792 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm dealing with a mini stroke and I'm so glad that I found your video. Good to know as I have carpeted stairs in my house and my bedroom is upstairs

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good luck with your recovery.

  • @younkm1
    @younkm1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you I'm living alone again and no one ever showed me this with the walker. This was very helpful

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome.

  • @lalitashaw1966
    @lalitashaw1966 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks dear first time I learn how to use walker on stairs. I am happy will try 🙏

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome.

  • @claramarone5510
    @claramarone5510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!!! Should be watching you more. Who knew. Great video. Thanks

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and you're welcome!

  • @Harborough1
    @Harborough1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for demonstrating this!

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome!

  • @gotaigo
    @gotaigo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Dr Jo! This will prove quite helpful.

  • @ThomasMeierz
    @ThomasMeierz ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the very clear explanation!

  • @m.taylor
    @m.taylor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I could not figure how to go up or down stairs safely on one leg while carrying this type of walker so this video helps...but how do you do it if there are no handrails to hold?

  • @keishajpmes1103
    @keishajpmes1103 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thak you. I will be leaving a rehab facility soon and the PTs did not show me this. Very helpful

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome. If you are still there, you should definitely ask them to practice it with you. It takes some practice to get the hang of it. Good luck!

  • @fracturedfauve
    @fracturedfauve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. This was very informative.

  • @rapscallion3506
    @rapscallion3506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You, Ma’m, are a God send. Many, many thanks.

  • @gooztala
    @gooztala หลายเดือนก่อน

    So valuable thank you❤

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome.

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dr Jo
    I just found you.. I know this is an older video, but last friday I fell off a stool lader and fractured my tibia in my lower leg.. God it hurt.. It is called a "Plateau tibia fracture" I think they called it.. Anyway, I was in the hospital for 3 days and they gave me a walker. The ortho trauma doctor said I can't put any weight on my bad leg, my right leg. I tried to go up a step from the garage into the house and I fell, and thank god didn't hurt anything, but it's so hard to keep my balance walking with the walker using the same because I'm not allowed to put any weight at all on the right leg.. They never showed me though how to do so by turning the walker to the side like you did.. I'm a little scared to try it.. I think though they are sending physical therapy to the house to help.. So, that's nice. Anyway, thank you for making these videos. I subscribed..
    Best Regards from a 62 year old who's a little depressed from not being able to walk now for 3 more months..
    From the midwest.. Indiana. USA
    Tim

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for subscribing. It's definitely tough when on a non-weight bearing precaution. Definitely check with the PT who comes to the house. It might be safest to sit on the steps and go up backwards while sitting, but the PT can help you figure out the best and safest way to do it since everyone is different. Good luck with your recovery!

    • @hoosierdaddy2308
      @hoosierdaddy2308 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@AskDoctorJo Thank you Dr Jo.. I appreciate it.. I wondered why they didn't give me crutches. It would seem to me that they would be easier to get up steps with, but what do I know.. Thanks again. God speed to you and yours..

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!

  • @luciana_nemes
    @luciana_nemes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Any suggestions for when there aren't any railings and the person doesn't have crutches, only walker?

    • @Dr_Footbrake
      @Dr_Footbrake ปีที่แล้ว

      Going up is relatively straight forward - wedge the front end of the walker into the corner of 2* steps up, step up one level, move the walker, step up etc etc
      *depends on the size of the steps but this is a good rule of thumb

  • @poojahm120
    @poojahm120 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing the above video. Problem in my case is i iniate movement from the hip ( circumduction ) .

  • @wifilll-666
    @wifilll-666 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for making this

  • @mikepuncsak7297
    @mikepuncsak7297 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good information I just got a rollator and sure would love to see a vvideo about how toget up and down this short stairwell here where I live.

  • @Kollemcode
    @Kollemcode 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you doctor jo
    ❤ from india

  • @mrsegagamecube6419
    @mrsegagamecube6419 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's for the video. Helped with my wife's homework

  • @celestecoppick6123
    @celestecoppick6123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I need to go up and down multiple steps, without railing or without help from anyone with wheeled walker

  • @mikioni
    @mikioni 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you .

  • @hypermobilityandhope1255
    @hypermobilityandhope1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for posting this video! Super informative and I'm excited to give it a try since stairs are a real challenge as I'm trying to regain some mobility.
    One question- I was taught by hospital PTs after my spine surgeries to do stairs sideways hanging onto the railing with both hands- but I'm not always able to lead with my "stronger side" that way and then I don't have my walker with me when I get to the end of the staircase!
    Any thoughts in terms of safety or ease in how this walker method compares to going up/down sideways? Thanks so much for teaching me something new!

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! The way you were taught is definitely a good safe way to do it...as long as someone is there to bring the walker to the top or bottom 😁 The way taught here is for when there is not someone to help with that.

    • @hypermobilityandhope1255
      @hypermobilityandhope1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AskDoctorJo Thank you for responding and for the info!! That makes sense- the way your video shows definitely seems like it would give me a lot more independence! Thank you for all you do!

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! Good luck with your continued recovery.

    • @hypermobilityandhope1255
      @hypermobilityandhope1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AskDoctorJo Thank you!

  • @CAVEMAAN76
    @CAVEMAAN76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dr.Jo 🤙

  • @cesara4234
    @cesara4234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos and keep up the good work. Will you ever go live?

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. It's definitely a possibility :-)

  • @stagehand9002
    @stagehand9002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. My stairs are similar to yours. How long should i wait after full hip replacement surgery before i can use stairs?

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. If you are seeing a physical therapist, they should be able to help you with that. It really just depends on how your recovery is going.

  • @donnamyrose
    @donnamyrose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi!! I am recovering from a tibial plateau fracture and I have to use a walker, non-weight bearing on my left leg. I have stairs in my apartment that i can’t avoid and i have to take myself to & from PT beginning next week. Do you have tips on how to go up/down stairs with a walker and only one leg?

    • @nelidafernandez9318
      @nelidafernandez9318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need the answer to this question too.

    • @Hossie.
      @Hossie. ปีที่แล้ว

      @donnamyrose, hi there… how did you manage to overcome the challenges & any other tips to heal will help too. I’m going through the same problem. Thank you

  • @evaortiz424
    @evaortiz424 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. That was a very good explanation 👌😀

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, and thanks!

  • @rcladygreywolf6567
    @rcladygreywolf6567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What if you don't have a good leg?

  • @joycezabriskie6827
    @joycezabriskie6827 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about using rotator up and down?

  • @wlovett4
    @wlovett4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need that. Thanks.

  • @shereefiles4147
    @shereefiles4147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info

  • @lindasmashnuk
    @lindasmashnuk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about if you are non weight bearing on your bad leg?

  • @theodt
    @theodt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, thank you!

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and you're welcome.

  • @sunrise2day462
    @sunrise2day462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can anyone tell me which walker trays are safest to use please or Doctor Jo can tell me please?

  • @bluidog2
    @bluidog2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏

  • @SeekerFitness
    @SeekerFitness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    does anyone know if we can buy bigger wheels for the walker for all 4 prongs? i've seen someoen with a walker that was modified with bigger wheels.

  • @glennastevens2974
    @glennastevens2974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr. jo my son is a fresh Bk Amputee (rt), how does he maneuver stairs safely with walker? Subscribed

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. If he can, he really needs to go to physical therapy to learn that. There are a few different ways, but it just depends on how much balance and strength he has.

  • @Trytocookthis
    @Trytocookthis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.

  • @eassa8869
    @eassa8869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you get upstairs if you have wheels on each leg? My daughter has severe in this and uses a Walker but it has wheels on all goes on all 4 Post . Only place we could find to live was on a second floor apartment need help please.

  • @arubhise423
    @arubhise423 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to use stairs without folding injured leg? Please reply

  • @bevweber4515
    @bevweber4515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wouldn't non weight bearing require hopping????

  • @charlespatsky7060
    @charlespatsky7060 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a Rollator walker how do I get up and down stairs?

  • @oklabuck
    @oklabuck หลายเดือนก่อน

    But when you step up with your "good", there will be weight (some) on your bad momentarily. I have a no-weight-bearing bad leg.

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have several videos for using crutches if someone is non-weight bearing. You can find all my videos on my channel: th-cam.com/users/askdoctorjo, and you can use the search tool (the magnifying glass) under the banner on the right side to find specific videos/topics.

  • @gamerwhiz6847
    @gamerwhiz6847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know if this could work if the steps had spaces between them.

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would probably be easier if there was more space than normal.

    • @Farny28
      @Farny28 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly my issue. The stairs to my second floor apartment don’t have backs - guess they would be called “floating” stairs? Anyways, nothing for the walker to push against as shown in this video. But very helpful for those that are navigating regular stairs.

  • @ellatoler9706
    @ellatoler9706 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would a rollator be the same? They are heavier, and a bit bigger(?).

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hmm. Honestly, I have never tried with a rollator on the steps. Unfortunately, I don't know if it would work due to what you mentioned, heavier and bigger.

    • @gothamjenny7612
      @gothamjenny7612 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ella Toler i was just going to ask the same thing i just got a rollator and i didnt know how to use stairs with it so hopefully this video is a life saver ill let you know later when i get my mail to see if it works will have someone there to help me if needed ❤️

  • @sivagnanam5003
    @sivagnanam5003 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hollw maam im 96 kg wight i had sume knee cracking sond on walking on the steps any exercises for reduce sound

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, that could be a number of things. The best thing would be to get an evaluation first to find out what is causing it.

    • @sivagnanam5003
      @sivagnanam5003 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      i did not have any pain its leads any surgery

  • @LaverneLewis-rp1ok
    @LaverneLewis-rp1ok ปีที่แล้ว

    If my steps are longer what do I do

  • @LaPetite510
    @LaPetite510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!
    2 Weeks PostOp Both feet😭
    There is no way I can get down the stairs 😥

    • @sonjalewis3047
      @sonjalewis3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds very hard to have BOTH feet operated on at the same time. My 85 year old friend who wasn't overweight and didn't have much arthritis, had bunion surgery on one foot and used crutches during recovery. For going DOWN stairs, he sat, and scooted on the landing in the middle. I was there, ready to help.

  • @shreekulkarni9232
    @shreekulkarni9232 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your instructions notes block the view of the Walker hence we do not understand clearly😢

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sounds like your closed captions got turned on. You can easily turn them off by clicking the "CC" button at the bottom of the video. If you want to leave them on, you can drag them to another area on the screen, or you can make them transparent. You can even automatically translate them into many different languages! I show how to do all this and more here: th-cam.com/video/VatNBZh66Po/w-d-xo.html

  • @jonileviness9706
    @jonileviness9706 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The stairs we have don't have railings would this still work okay?

    • @AskDoctorJo
      @AskDoctorJo  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It should, but I would definitely practice it many times with someone there to help since you won't have something solid to hold onto.

  • @ruthirwin8222
    @ruthirwin8222 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im going to have bilateral TNR and i wont have a good leg lol

  • @whattodowithlife9
    @whattodowithlife9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Without bending knee and not weighting how to walk climb the staris show me

    • @curznpets
      @curznpets 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      5:35

  • @Carol-rk5tx
    @Carol-rk5tx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to lower a walker 😅