Never thought I’d have to search for a video like this but here I am two days after a broken knee and had planned a vacation and was meant to leave for it today. Now I’m stuck in bed at home. The first night I crawled backwards up the stairs and it was so hard to get up because I crawled all the way to my living room. I’m finally starting to get the hang of using them around my house but I’m so scared to have to use the steps again tomorrow for my doctors app. Thank you for this!!!
I'm 13 days out from having surgery on my ankle and today was the first day I had to use stairs to get out of my apartment to go to my docs office. I wish I had seen this video before because I really struggled getting down and then up again. Thanks for doing this, I'm going to keep going over it for when I have to go out again.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I broke my foot and have a boot. My doctor says no weight bearing on my foot, so I could not figure out how to get up/down stairs. I kept losing my balance. This is so practical and helpful.
Thank you! I broke my lower fibula...leg last Sunday and this week has been completely horrible. I'm not used to not being able to get up and go whenever and I hate even leaving my house because it has been so hard to go up and down my front porch stairs. And I've been sleeping in the couch downstairs because it is too much trouble going up 16 stairs to my bedroom. I tried your tips this afternoon and you saved the day! I'm still unsure about going upstairs to the bedroom tonight but at least I feel more comfortable with my porch steps. Great video thank you so much!
Thanks a lot. It gave me lot of confidence. I put my bad foot up when I climbed, i didnt use crutches, i used Walker for regular use after my ankle fracture.My doctor told me crutches are better. I am going to buy crutches as I started my work after 3 wks of sick leave, especially to climb stairs. I used to hold the staircase rails, and put my bad foot up while climbing. Will try to make changes sooner. Thanks again
@@heatheranne3160 yes from yesterday evening i am on air boot or Walker boot. Climbing the stairs is still difficult and was bearing weight on the affected leg. Today finally I sat down on the last step and shifted myself. Is that ok? Have to try crutches at home n then use them out
Thank u so much for making this in ur time of healing and pain, it’s hard and I’m terrified to go up the stairs thanjfully I haven’t really needed but I just got back from my second leg surgery and can fully shower now but my shower is upstairs and I’m just so nervous to do it and this helped a lot
I have to go down in 10 days, from my deck outside, to the car. It's November, most likely ice & snow. I broke & dislocated my ankle 6 days ago, and got zero instructions at the hospital (surprise). I have NO idea how to do this without rebreaking this leg, or breaking the other too.
My problem is that I did a surgery for both legs and now I cannot bend either knee... how can I go down the stairs without bending any of my knees??? 😭😭 it’s doesn’t make it any better that i already fear the stairs since i was a child🥺
Yes it is normal for the leg you are walking on to become sore and tied because it is doing all the work, however if it gets really bad you should probably contact my doctor! Personally for me it was actually my shoulders and neck that stared to hurt the most after using crutches, even more than the broken foot.
Totally wrong bro I have a 7 mm fracture of the lower fibula. Can not stand at all even with the boot I need crutches. It just makes it more sanitary, easier to keep the foot and leg clean as it's removable for a bath
Uuhhhh... I have a broken ankle w 6 pins and a plate n am in a boot n cannot bear wear yet. Just because you are in a boot does not mean your injury is light.
I literally just got back from the ER after breaking my lower fibula, this is my first broken bone ever so this video gave me some tips, thank you!
Rosa Torres glad the video helped, hope you are managing ok! It is tough but thankfully it is only temporary!
did u make a vidoe?
Same! Broken fibula, first broken bone, about to attempt the stairs for the first time since my accident
Never thought I’d have to search for a video like this but here I am two days after a broken knee and had planned a vacation and was meant to leave for it today. Now I’m stuck in bed at home. The first night I crawled backwards up the stairs and it was so hard to get up because I crawled all the way to my living room. I’m finally starting to get the hang of using them around my house but I’m so scared to have to use the steps again tomorrow for my doctors app. Thank you for this!!!
I'm 13 days out from having surgery on my ankle and today was the first day I had to use stairs to get out of my apartment to go to my docs office. I wish I had seen this video before because I really struggled getting down and then up again. Thanks for doing this, I'm going to keep going over it for when I have to go out again.
Yes I wish they explained this better! Hope you are doing well!
@@heatheranne3160 Thank you.
Best video on TH-cam. Very detailed & informative. This really helped me thank you so much.
Haha well I wouldn’t say it is the best video on TH-cam, but thank you so much! Glad it helped!
Great video!!! Other videos on using crutches on the stairs do not focus on how to hold your injured leg, which really helps!😊
Thank you!! I’m going in for a knee surgery and I have 16 steps to go up to my apt. You really helped!
Oh bless you! I only gave 6 stairs to navigate and it’s exhausting. Couldn’t imagine 16 every time.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I broke my foot and have a boot. My doctor says no weight bearing on my foot, so I could not figure out how to get up/down stairs. I kept losing my balance. This is so practical and helpful.
Thank you! I think they need to do a better job at hospitals explaining this to people. Glad the video helped! Hope your recovery is going well!
Your video helped me so much - more than some of the ones made by physical therapists. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much it helped me so much I broke my leg last week and I have been going up on the butt
Positive Robloxian Duo123 thank you! Glad the video helped, hope your recovery is going well!
Everything in this vid is very useful. I Watched it before my first attempt to use the stairs. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I just had surgery for a Jones fracture yesterday and have been trying to figure out stairs!!
Thank you, that helped a LOT. Just had foot surgery and was nervous to go up and down the stairs!
Thank you!
Thanks so much for your excellent tutorial!
Thanks hun i was so scared going up the stairs lol
Thank you! I broke my lower fibula...leg last Sunday and this week has been completely horrible. I'm not used to not being able to get up and go whenever and I hate even leaving my house because it has been so hard to go up and down my front porch stairs. And I've been sleeping in the couch downstairs because it is too much trouble going up 16 stairs to my bedroom. I tried your tips this afternoon and you saved the day! I'm still unsure about going upstairs to the bedroom tonight but at least I feel more comfortable with my porch steps. Great video thank you so much!
Glad the video helped! Yes crutches are much more difficult than I ever imagined! Hope your recovery moves along quickly!
Super helpful video!!!
Thanks a lot. It gave me lot of confidence. I put my bad foot up when I climbed, i didnt use crutches, i used Walker for regular use after my ankle fracture.My doctor told me crutches are better. I am going to buy crutches as I started my work after 3 wks of sick leave, especially to climb stairs. I used to hold the staircase rails, and put my bad foot up while climbing. Will try to make changes sooner. Thanks again
Thank you! Hope your healing is coming along!
@@heatheranne3160 yes from yesterday evening i am on air boot or Walker boot. Climbing the stairs is still difficult and was bearing weight on the affected leg. Today finally I sat down on the last step and shifted myself. Is that ok? Have to try crutches at home n then use them out
@@shobanagangadharan6936 yes that is ok, do what you need to do!
Thank you. I've been trying to figure out how to do that.
Glad it helped!
thank you! i just broke my foot, my first broken bone, this helped!
Kris Poling thank you! Hope your healing is going well!
The book also comes in handy so if you fall you can busy yourself with reading while waiting for help to arrive
Ha true!
I know this is an old video but great tips!
Thank u so much for making this in ur time of healing and pain, it’s hard and I’m terrified to go up the stairs thanjfully I haven’t really needed but I just got back from my second leg surgery and can fully shower now but my shower is upstairs and I’m just so nervous to do it and this helped a lot
Late comment, but thank you very much heather, helped a lot. First time using crutches its actually much harder when you actually have a bad leg lol.
Yes I couldn’t believe how hard it was!
Vet helpful! Thank you.
I found this very helpful after breaking my femur. Thanks!
Brad thank you! Hope your recovery is going well!
Thank you so much for great presentation,you are the best!!!
Your video help me,thank you sweety!!!
Best regards💝😇
Thank you for the video. I have a fracture and have to use the stairs. Your video is giving me confidence. Our is wooden stairs...so i am bit worried
Just take your time! Hope you are getting the hang of it!
How would you do this when the non bandaged up leg is bad also and bent inward AND doesn't straighten
Oh man I hope I can do it!! Tomorrow is the day I must try!!! Nwb after ankle fusion and it’s my first post op appointment!!
Yikes! Good luck, you can do it!
Thank you I really needed this!
glad it helped!
I have to go down in 10 days, from my deck outside, to the car. It's November, most likely ice & snow. I broke & dislocated my ankle 6 days ago, and got zero instructions at the hospital (surprise). I have NO idea how to do this without rebreaking this leg, or breaking the other too.
OMG this helps a lot. Thank you!
Thank you!
Now I can get on the bus lol
Haha glad it helped!
😂😂😂😂
I’m just going to stay on the first floor. I see myself falling face first down the stairs
My granddaughter at 2 years gave me this idea, thought if she can do it, Nana can do. Hard at first due my weight, but much easier now.
Thank you
great tips. stairs are way scary
Thanks! Yes they are!
tnx for your tips 🙏🌷
All of this so exhausting. I can't even so 6 steps.
Much easier to just sit on the steps and scoot down and crawl up. 9weeks of this so far.
I did the same today. I feel it safe too
I go up on my knees and down on my bum.
Sarah Ferrigan that works well too!
I do the same but it’s getting really annoying lol
Wish I had them type of crutches x
Thanks
Worst part of breaking my leg, tbh >.
Emilia Szynkowska I know!
My problem is that I did a surgery for both legs and now I cannot bend either knee... how can I go down the stairs without bending any of my knees??? 😭😭
it’s doesn’t make it any better that i already fear the stairs since i was a child🥺
How are you doing now?
thanks
What was your injury
I know this is 2 years late but i sprained my ankle and when i walk with crutches it hurts my leg that i use to walk is that normal??
Yes it is normal for the leg you are walking on to become sore and tied because it is doing all the work, however if it gets really bad you should probably contact my doctor! Personally for me it was actually my shoulders and neck that stared to hurt the most after using crutches, even more than the broken foot.
@@heatheranne3160 thank you so much i really needed this!!
Thank you so much
Gesso BR you are welcome!
When I had crutches the first time I tried I legit face planted to the ground I just jumped up and down the rest of the time
Ha it can happen! They should explain it better at the ER!
Omg yes you have the same type of stairs as me
Si
No way,
It’s definitely NOT intuitive.
why are u use crutches when ur in a walking boot so walk. u wouldh,d looked better in a real cast
this instruction is for people who can't bear weight on one leg. it was very helpful for me.
ur in a walking boot so walk?! if your in a boot ur not hurt walk!
It is a boot just walk up the stairs not like it is a real cast and your really hurt if they give you a boot in my book your not really hurt!!
Totally wrong bro I have a 7 mm fracture of the lower fibula. Can not stand at all even with the boot I need crutches. It just makes it more sanitary, easier to keep the foot and leg clean as it's removable for a bath
Uuhhhh... I have a broken ankle w 6 pins and a plate n am in a boot n cannot bear wear yet. Just because you are in a boot does not mean your injury is light.