Thank you for your instructions! I've been using the clutches for 3 weeks now for very short trips to the bathroom, and I just realised they needed to be readjusted. I'm also feeling brave enough to give the stairs a try after watching this.
I just had foot surgery that may necessitate crutches for up to 12 weeks. I haven't used crutches in 53 years so this is starting all over for me. Very useful and understandable video. Thanks
Excellent and very helpful video...You covered everything I needed to know...I found out today I have a cracked kneecap and will be in a brace w/ crutches and a wheelie chair for 6 weeks...I cant bear any weight on my injured knee at all while it is healing...Thanks so much for your awesome video...I was really scared to try the stairs, but I cant wait to tackle it tomorrow and not have to be so dependent on others to help me get around....
This is very accurate. I have a genetic condition called Patella Alta/Patella Femoral Syndrome, which is basically where my knee cap sits up way too high and also moves around in directions it shouldn't. I have known about it for about 10 years now and been on crutches several times, one time I was on them a year and a half. I was on them that long because at the time they, for the life of them, could not figure out what the problem was. 6 days ago, to be exact, I had a lateral release arthroscopy surgery done so now I'm on crutches yet again.
Sorry for the delay I was checking with our physio. Getting off from a chair without arms would be similar to how it is shown on the video. Instead of pushing down on the arm rest, use the seat to push off with the other arm pushing down on the crutch's hand pad.
@katiematey456 Well you can, but I really don't recommend doing so; because your foot needs time to rest itself and plus it hurts like hell when you put weight on it, so it's really hard to just force pain on yourself
Thank you for sharing I really hate to use crutches but my apartment is to small to use my knee scooter. I'm stuck with my crutches for the next 6 weeks. And I think what makes it difficult for me is going down the stairs since I hate heights. But i liked the video so hopefully it works.
@@AaronTheEagle1 remember to lean a little bit backwards when going down and forward when going up. Cuz falling forward when going down is a nono lol. Start going up and down while holding the two crutches together and the railing before trying to go full crutch mode.
I was warded at KTPH in between 2011-2012 (warded 2 weeks each on 2 occasions. 1st due to Calcaneal fracture & undergo ORIF with metal plate and screws fixation. 2nd was Acute Osteomyelitis & undergo surgery to remove metal plate and screws, 7 debridement sessions and drain abscess due to built up white blood cells which led to infection, skin graft and 2 months of PICC antibiotics & NPWT to 'vacumm suck' the impurities out of my 'hole in ankle' wound and at same time repair back the loss of muscle parts). Gruelling sessions for me back then but managed to walk back in 2 months on each of the 2 occasions. KTPH has the best facilities and the staffs are friendly. I can still remember the nurses, therapist and ortho surgeons's names 😎
Distance of the crutch ANTERIORLY is 6 inches, 2 inches laterally for ideal BOS. If patients will do as you say by placing the crutch 6 inches sidewards, they are gonna fall.
Going up and down stairs with crutches is challenging because it can be hard to balance so it's important to do it slowly and carefully. Another way to do it is to go up and down on your bottom but it's not easy to do if your whole leg is damaged (rather than just your foot) and it's not practical when outside (because you'll end up with dirty clothes!)
When using crutches, make sure your wrists support your weight not your armpits - the upper arms should only clamp the top of the crutches to keep them stable.Nerve irritation in the armpit can cause numbness or pins and needle feeling over your arms/ fingers. All these signs and symptoms should go away once there is no more irritation of the nerve. If your armpits are still sore after using crutches properly and you are concerned, please speak to your doctor.
I like to just play with crutches but my stairs really high so I went down my crutches on the stairs and I fell my head but I didn't get hurt bad. Kids if you have crutches be safe don't do this 👍
Jenna Gautier hahahah i used to love playing with my sisters crutches and i did the exact same thing. i’m here now because i broke my ankle and i don’t want to fall on my head at school
you probably wont see this anymore but i might hazard a try. will it worsen the situation if you keep hitting your bad leg, my foot is in full cast and heel bone is fractured and i worry that if i rest my bad foot on the floor im applying pressure or weight on it ? thank you for being a blessing and sharing this video with the bad leg side of the internet ! :~)
Interesting to see how differently crutches look like in different countries. The ones I use look nothing like yours. But regarding stairs I must say they're a nightmare if you aren't strong in the arms and core.
Hi i think both crutches should hold in vertical direction toward AFFECTED EXTREMITY while sitting and standing from the chair. that will be more appropriate.
Hi Manish, I've checked with Shiyun and she says crutches can be placed on on either side. She recommends putting the crutches on the unaffected side when sitting down and standing from a chair because it allows better balance and prevents the person from stepping down on the non-weightbearing leg.
Thank you so much I couldn't find how to use crutches. I really needed to know how to do this because I will have to go to school tomorrow and 4/6 of my classes I have to go up stairs. By the way if you want to know how I hurt my leg it was that I was riding my box bike down a hill and I lost control (yes I was wearing a helmet) and my foot ended up in the bike frame and I fractured my leg in 2 places. Any way thanks for your help.
I had a right femur fracture, a third of my hip fractures. I had surgery for 2.5 months. I am currently suffering from muscular atrophy on my thighs. The doctor told me to do some work on the leg pain, I was worried about how to do. Can you help me and others like me? Thanks very much.
Getting up from a toilet is similar to getting up from a chair without arms. Instead of pushing down on the arm rest, use the seat to push off with the other arm pushing down on the crutch's hand pad. You could buy and use a portable grab bar and attach it next to your toilet but if you are only on crutches for a few weeks it may not be worth spending the money.
Dear Shiyun/KTPH, thank you for your video from which i learnt how to walk on two crutches, may i know do you have any video of guidance when using one crutch?
Hi Alice, hope your ankle is better now. Sorry this is so late but hopefully it can help others who face the same problem: 1) how do I get off the ground w crutches? If you are unable to place any weight on the sprained ankle, you will need to stand up with the good leg using support from the crutch or a stable object such as a heavy chair to help you up. 2) how do I prevent myself from tipping over? To prevent from tipping over, try not to take steps that are too big (a normal step length is sufficient) and the placement of crutches should not be too near or too far away from the legs (correct distance:~1 foot length).
Glad this helped - wishing you a speedy recovery : )
Thank you for your instructions! I've been using the clutches for 3 weeks now for very short trips to the bathroom, and I just realised they needed to be readjusted. I'm also feeling brave enough to give the stairs a try after watching this.
I just had foot surgery that may necessitate crutches for up to 12 weeks. I haven't used crutches in 53 years so this is starting all over for me. Very useful and understandable video.
Thanks
Excellent and very helpful video...You covered everything I needed to know...I found out today I have a cracked kneecap and will be in a brace w/ crutches and a wheelie chair for 6 weeks...I cant bear any weight on my injured knee at all while it is healing...Thanks so much for your awesome video...I was really scared to try the stairs, but I cant wait to tackle it tomorrow and not have to be so dependent on others to help me get around....
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Thank you so much. I broke my knee a few days ago and it's been a struggle
Thank you! I broke my foot, and have never used crutches before. A clear and helpful instruction.
watched several videos on how to adjust and walk with crutches - this one is the best. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much. Your video is VERY Helpful. The way you explain is very clear and not too fast to follow.
Great informational video and demonstration. Thank you.
This has been the most helpful and concise video I've seen. Thank you! ♥️
How can anyone dislike this video??!You really helped me,so i can only give praise!THANKYOU VERY MUCH.(dislike??,huh!)
Glad I found this tutorial... will be using crutches in a few days and this is very informative. Thanks!
Thanks a lot. Your demontration was of immense help to me. Very well explained.
Thanks so much. A clear, useful and informative presentation. Much appreciated.
This is very accurate. I have a genetic condition called Patella Alta/Patella Femoral Syndrome, which is basically where my knee cap sits up way too high and also moves around in directions it shouldn't. I have known about it for about 10 years now and been on crutches several times, one time I was on them a year and a half. I was on them that long because at the time they, for the life of them, could not figure out what the problem was. 6 days ago, to be exact, I had a lateral release arthroscopy surgery done so now I'm on crutches yet again.
Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart! That is so helpful.
Thanks! I just broke my ankle and I had no idea how to use crutches! Know I do! Thank you!
Very useful now it doesn’t hurt my arm pits and all the strategies make it so easy thank you a lot I hope other people find this useful 😃
Just came here for the stairs
Sarah van Laurne me too
same
Sarah van Laure same
Same
Same I fell down stairs trying to do it myself so I came to vid
Thank u so much, i feel so much better about wearing crutches to school this week!
Thanks for sharing d video......i had understood it well.....nd keep on going .....
Thanks you!! Just broke a toe on my right foot and I go to school tomorrow. This helped me get acquainted.
lots of chairs don't have arm rest. how to stand/sit with crutches on that situation? given that your other lower extremity is non-weight bearing.
Sorry for the delay I was checking with our physio. Getting off from a chair without arms would be similar to how it is shown on the video. Instead of pushing down on the arm rest, use the seat to push off with the other arm pushing down on the crutch's hand pad.
Helps a lot, especially the settings on the crutch. fractured ankle and achilles injury, really helps
3:10 - thanks! I really needed this part for my class tomorrow, this was perfect!
thank you! I just sprained my ankle and this really helps
+Andrea Johnson Same here! At first I didn't know how to walk up or down the stairs.
Exactly happend yo me
Katie's Channel no you can’t sis lol
Dani Christian I mean you can but if it’s a super bad sprain you need crutches
@katiematey456 Well you can, but I really don't recommend doing so; because your foot needs time to rest itself and plus it hurts like hell when you put weight on it, so it's really hard to just force pain on yourself
It was very benefit video and useful 👍
Thank you
Hi Shahar, thanks! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks for this I need to ride a bus for school so now I can get on without having to worry about me falling easily
Very helpful, I just hurt my left foot and I'm learning with your video how to walk with crutches. Thank you
Thank you for sharing
I really hate to use crutches but my apartment is to small to use my knee scooter. I'm stuck with my crutches for the next 6 weeks.
And I think what makes it difficult for me is going down the stairs since I hate heights. But i liked the video so hopefully it works.
I just fractured my ankle in gymnastics, and I have to use crutches, and this video really helped
Thanks very much. The crutches are very useful. Thank you so much that I need it to do it.
Thank you so much for this. I injured my right leg and now I'm learning how to use crutches.
+Josevich Hi Josevich, wishing you a safe recovery - take it slow with the crutches until you're used to them to prevent accidents.
Thank you! I have just got crutches because I have tissue damage in my foot and now I know how to use my crutches
Thanks Luke - wishing you a speedy recovery : )
Wish I would have seen this video weeks ago. Great job with it.
Thank you very much.i'm about to walk using crutches for the very first time..kind of worried. but then I watch this and feel more ready to use them.
Tried the stair part and busted my shit.
🤣
Fr I'm scared to do it
Going downstairs is okay but going upstairs I have landed each time on the injured ankle which hurt. I cannot get the upstairs.
Funny thing is that I can do upstairs like it’s nothing. Downstairs is the scary part, so I have yet to try that.
@@AaronTheEagle1 remember to lean a little bit backwards when going down and forward when going up.
Cuz falling forward when going down is a nono lol.
Start going up and down while holding the two crutches together and the railing before trying to go full crutch mode.
Thanx for this video...very helpfull for may broken leg.
Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery!
Thankyou! I dislocated my knee and I needed a lesson! Although in the UK they don’t go under your arms...
Thank s for video. Have lots of stairs & NWB for 8 wks, ankle broken. Now I can do it easier,.
I was warded at KTPH in between 2011-2012 (warded 2 weeks each on 2 occasions. 1st due to Calcaneal fracture & undergo ORIF with metal plate and screws fixation.
2nd was Acute Osteomyelitis & undergo surgery to remove metal plate and screws, 7 debridement sessions and drain abscess due to built up white blood cells which led to infection, skin graft and 2 months of PICC antibiotics & NPWT to 'vacumm suck' the impurities out of my 'hole in ankle' wound and at same time repair back the loss of muscle parts).
Gruelling sessions for me back then but managed to walk back in 2 months on each of the 2 occasions. KTPH has the best facilities and the staffs are friendly. I can still remember the nurses, therapist and ortho surgeons's names 😎
very nicely described. thanks
Thank you for clarifying the topic for me :)
THANK YOU! I tore my knee ligament and i needed this for school:)
Distance of the crutch ANTERIORLY is 6 inches, 2 inches laterally for ideal BOS. If patients will do as you say by placing the crutch 6 inches sidewards, they are gonna fall.
Спасибо большое! Все очень доходчиво. 👍
Thanks for video. Best video on TH-cam
gracias, me ha servido mucho su video y explicacion.
Thank you very much ! You help me a lot with this video !! 5 stars
Hi Undine, hope you have a safe recovery
Thanks. Really helpful. I have been putting weight on armpit. Thats wrong. Have to Practice putting weight on arm pads
Thanks! Very helpful video:) Just ruptured my Achilles’ tendon so I’ll be using crutches for a couple of months.
Great presentation and good technical production. I hope to use this to instruct some students. Thank you.
Thanks for the positive feedback : )
Thanks I have school tomorrow because I only broke my toe but In need crutches so I really needed this video
Going up and down stairs with crutches is challenging because it can be hard to balance so it's important to do it slowly and carefully. Another way to do it is to go up and down on your bottom but it's not easy to do if your whole leg is damaged (rather than just your foot) and it's not practical when outside (because you'll end up with dirty clothes!)
omg... I'm so scared I just broke my ankle for the first time and i am so scared to use them....
Maddi&Aisha&Lucy use the inside of your foot and put all the weight on the good one
Henry R thank you
MaddiAndLucy SAME I NEED SUGARY FOR THE FIRST TIME SOOO SCARED
i just got mine and they hurt to use them because i injured my ankle
MaddiAndLucy same I did yesterday and got crutches today at 12am
I jus broke my foot and this should help me a lot bc my school has SO many stairs
She makes it look so easy
MANY-MANY THANKS for this video - it is extremely usefull for me
Thank you for this helpful video!
+Jay-R Yren Glad that this video could help you, we wish you a speedy recovery!
When using crutches, make sure your wrists support your weight not your armpits - the upper arms should only clamp the top of the crutches to keep them stable.Nerve irritation in the armpit can cause numbness or pins and needle feeling over your arms/ fingers. All these signs and symptoms should go away once there is no more irritation of the nerve. If your armpits are still sore after using crutches properly and you are concerned, please speak to your doctor.
Hi there! We were taught about putting the crutches on unaffected side to begin sit to stand. Can you explain please?
Thanks broke 3 bones in my foot today an needed help
This video was really helpful can u put videos of 2pt,3pt,4pt,toe touch gait patternand explain it ,mmt videos for upper and lower limb
I just injured my ankle plate, I needed this for tomorrow! I can't wait for the rush hours between blocks. 😑
How did u injure it
I got surgery on my knee so how can I get it straight going down if it’s in a brace that you can’t change it
I broke my ankle and am going back to school Tomorrow. *sigh* rush hour will be HELL
Same
At my school they let me out 3-5 minutes early from each class
How long does it take for you to walk after surgery,,without crutches..
How long it will take to bear 100% weight
Oof I sprained mine today and it hurts like helllll the doc even said I was better off breaking My ankle than my 3rd degree sprain
awesome. May i share this video to my patients? Many kindly thank for your assistance..
+Hendra Gunawan Sure! Hope it helps them get better soon : )
Hi Tim, thanks for the feedback - hope your foot gets better soon.
This video helped me walk on crutches
I just got crutches so this vid is really help full
That really helps! Thanks for posting.
I like to just play with crutches but my stairs really high so I went down my crutches on the stairs and I fell my head but I didn't get hurt bad. Kids if you have crutches be safe don't do this 👍
Jenna Gautier hahahah i used to love playing with my sisters crutches and i did the exact same thing. i’m here now because i broke my ankle and i don’t want to fall on my head at school
Extremely helpful. Thank you!!
you probably wont see this anymore but i might hazard a try. will it worsen the situation if you keep hitting your bad leg, my foot is in full cast and heel bone is fractured and i worry that if i rest my bad foot on the floor im applying pressure or weight on it ?
thank you for being a blessing and sharing this video with the bad leg side of the internet ! :~)
Is it good going up and down in snail stairs?
Thank you so much for this. Blessings.
My daughter just broke her leg on Saturday this is so helpful 😅
Interesting to see how differently crutches look like in different countries. The ones I use look nothing like yours. But regarding stairs I must say they're a nightmare if you aren't strong in the arms and core.
Excelente video!
Thank you for the information to use crutches
That's a 3-step stairs. Imagine doing that on a hiiiigh stairs. I'd end up breaking my neck by the end of it
Great video🎉🎉
Thank you so much this helped me alot
Thanks Dean, glad you found it helpful : )
I broke my hip and have to be on crutches for 2 months so thanks so for video it really helped!
How lond did it take to recover? (Just broke mine ): )
Hi i think both crutches should hold in vertical direction toward AFFECTED EXTREMITY while sitting and standing from the chair. that will be more appropriate.
Hi Manish, I've checked with Shiyun and she says crutches can be placed on on either side. She recommends putting the crutches on the unaffected side when sitting down and standing from a chair because it allows better balance and prevents the person from stepping down on the non-weightbearing leg.
Thank you very much for your advice. really apperciated.
Glad we could help : )
BRO THANK YOU SM I FRICKING COULDNT GO UP AND DOWN MY STAIRS IT WAS SO EASY AFTER THIS IM VERY THANKFUL BECAUSE I SPRAINED MY ANKLE REALLY BAD 😃
Daylen Simon same I have been crawling on my hands and knees
i just broke my ankle falling down a full flight of stairs. on the bright side i made it into tje school spelling bee... 😕
stampy.cat.girl4102 omg I sprained mine today! From stairs too!!! It suckssss
So did I except idk if it's broken
Thank you so much I couldn't find how to use crutches. I really needed to know how to do this because I will have to go to school tomorrow and 4/6 of my classes I have to go up stairs. By the way if you want to know how I hurt my leg it was that I was riding my box bike down a hill and I lost control (yes I was wearing a helmet) and my foot ended up in the bike frame and I fractured my leg in 2 places. Any way thanks for your help.
I had a right femur fracture, a third of my hip fractures. I had surgery for 2.5 months. I am currently suffering from muscular atrophy on my thighs. The doctor told me to do some work on the leg pain, I was worried about how to do. Can you help me and others like me? Thanks very much.
Very helpful have you got any tips on going to the toilet?
Hi Shabba, good question! Let me check with Shiyun and I will get back to you.
Getting up from a toilet is similar to getting up from a chair without arms. Instead of pushing down on the arm rest, use the seat to push off with the other arm pushing down on the crutch's hand pad. You could buy and use a portable grab bar and attach it next to your toilet but if you are only on crutches for a few weeks it may not be worth spending the money.
Thank you so much!! This video really helped.
I have some right now, I hurt my knee, can I put a little pressure on my foot because sometime the Crutches hurt anything to help?
Dear Shiyun/KTPH, thank you for your video from which i learnt how to walk on two crutches, may i know do you have any video of guidance when using one crutch?
+LF Kong Hi, we don't have any videos about using one crutch but I'm checking with Shiyun to see if she has any advice.
Bem criativa parabéns.
Hi. I have a sprained ankle and I was wondering.
1) how do I get off the ground w crutches?
2) how do I prevent myself from tipping over?
Hi Alice, hope your ankle is better now. Sorry this is so late but hopefully it can help others who face the same problem:
1) how do I get off the ground w crutches?
If you are unable to place any weight on the sprained ankle, you will need to stand up with the good leg using support from the crutch or a stable object such as a heavy chair to help you up.
2) how do I prevent myself from tipping over?
To prevent from tipping over, try not to take steps that are too big (a normal step length is sufficient) and the placement of crutches should not be too near or too far away from the legs (correct distance:~1 foot length).
Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻