How To Use Crutches Properly - The Nebraska Medical Center
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- This video draws upon the expertise of one of the physical therapists at The Nebraska Medical Center to show you the proper way to use crutches. Included are how to correctly stand up and sit down using crutches, how to go up and down stairs and how walk with crutches. You are also reminded of some things you shouldn't do while using them to avoid further injury. For more information, or to find a physical therapist to help with your recovery, call 1-800-922-0000, or visit www.NebraskaMed.com.
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Fractured my ankle new to the whole crutches thing I miss walking
Omg same!😭
same LOL
Julia Kaylokov same :(
Same!
Julia Kaylokov same I just fractured mine
This was so helpful! Before I watched this, I felt so stupid trying to figure it out on my own. I've never used crutches ever in my life, but I knew I was doing something wrong lol. Thanks so much, I have school in one hour and I don't feel as stupid anymore, I still need practice though.
Best of luck!
same lol
Same I just got a sprained foot from a four wheeler accident this Memorial Day and I feel like imma make a fool of myself at school
I used them for months in high school. Now at 48, I felt like I never used them before.
Damn she tripped me out with her eyes all open like that lmao
I opened the video, said "god damn you’re terrifying.. okay," and then realized what I said out loud and felt bad 😂
She made me realize how serious my injury is 😞
And then she opened my eyes to the fact I’d been using my crutches wrong! Lol!!
Before this video I felt like my arm pits were gunna rip in half
Glad that didn't happen and glad we could help! #SaveThePits
Me too
Blackmist #defenitio of art - That’s how mine were also! I got bruises... 😂
SAME
Me too
A lifesaver! I severly sprained my ankle, and I had no idea how to use my crutches. Thankyou Nebraska Medical Center!
I'm a nurse who just tore my gastrocnemius and working in cardiology had little knowledge of crutches.. Lol thanks so much this video has been very illuminating!
I had knee surgery yesterday morning and I don't quite have the hang of walking on crutches yet. Thank you. I'm confident in trying again
Glad it was helpful!
I just slide down stairs
Same💀
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This was extremely helpful! My hand pieces were too far down on my crutches which was causing them to go into my armpit. I bumped up the hand pieces and everything feels much better! I also was having trouble figuring out how to do stairs, so I will implement what this video had said. Thanks for the demonstration!
I want to stress--never never ever support your weight on the top of the crutch. The nerve damage that can easily result from doing that is no joke. You could end up with permanent disability in one or both arms and hands. I feel that I have to say this because I see SO many people doing this, and not just when they are standing around either. I've even seen this when the crutches are properly adjusted--you can tell because the crutch user is leaning too far down or forward.--basically hanging on or over the top of the crutch. If your 'pits are sore after using your crutches or if you have numbness or tingling in your arm or hand then you are probably using your crutches incorrectly.
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Omg i think i have been using it wronly
Thank you! The adjustment of the handle/grip was never explained to me at the hospital. This one little change made a world of difference!
Thank you for taking the time to submit this video. I broke my pelvis last night and trust me, it is horrible. I cannot put any weight on my left leg. I just had multi fusion ACDF surgery in November and am fully disabled by several other chronic health issues so things are challenging as it. It was a freak fall....... this video really helped me (with my husband watching with me and coaching). Thank you again. Very good video!
I am amazed how many people do NOT receive instructions after being given crutches. Using them improperly can not only be uncomfortable and cause people to NOT use them, but it can cause damage after long term use. Crutch training is mandatory at our hospital. Thank you for supplying this information!
Thank you for this video. I had surgery on my left foot a week and a half ago and my armpits have been constantly sore from the crutches 😥 I realized after watching your video that they were too long so I adjusted them and I feel much better. Also the part about the stairs was very helpful too. I appreciate the slow directions given in the video, I had no problem following along 👍 🙂
Thank you very much for the advice! I ended up needing to use crutches for my ankle and I kinda thought I knew more about using them until i watched this video.
Thank you so much for this video. The nurse who adjusted mine did them wrong and they hurt so much to use. Feels way better now.
WOW! This is an excellent video. I'm in Taiwan, where they just tell you to use crutches, and it turns out that I've been having issues because I've been doing things wrong. Thank you so much for an informative tutorial that deals with all the basics. Well done!
This was excellent and easy to follow. After watching my wife gave the crutches another try. Saved as a favorite. Well done!
Thanks for the great info! I’m waiting for knee surgery and the cane isn’t doing me much good. I’m picking up crutches today and now know what to do.
Thanks you very much Lisa i hope you the best things, My first time using crutches i just got tendon teared up in my foot and i can't walk normally, at first my armpit just got fucked up but after this video i learned how to walk.
Thank you! I fractured my Left Patella and I'm a big person myself so I always struggled to go up the stairs n down the stairs. I'm currently at my second X-Ray Appointment as I type this. I will use this method when I get home and go up the stairs.
Fantastic and informative video! It really helped me, a new crutch user after a severely sprained ankle. also, I love those Doc Martens! Aren't they the best nonslip shoes in the office? 10/10 awesome upload
Here's my video on how to do stairs with crutches ruclips.net/video/VoSEMNxmojQ/видео.html
Thanks for your excellent instruction! I did something to my ankle during a run yesterday, and bought a set of crutches (since it's Thanksgiving Weekend, and I can't see a specialist until Monday or Tuesday). Very painful to put weight on left foot. I'm doing RICE, but the crutches help a lot -- thanks to you video!
I broke my foot in cheer being one of the flyers and now I'm on crutches, I had no idea how to use them and this video helped so much thank you!! x.
Thanks so much for teaching me. I just had a major osteotomy and the hospital didn't teach me how to do it. This video saved my bacon. Thanks again!
Thanks for the informative video, just tore my ACL and I miss walking so much, I took it forgranted
man, i wish i would have found this video before I fell while using my crutches. Very helpful and informative! Thank you.
Very helpful - particularly the stairs and standing up. Thanks!
Thank you. After ankle surgery I was given crutches, but no instructions except to not put weight on armpits (or ankle). No adjustments were made to the crutches for me. My arms and hands were hurting.After watching video, I adjusted crutches and what a difference in comfort. Thank you again.
this is a great demonstration, I was given crutches and I had to learn to use them/ measure them on my own.
Thank you. I just sprained my ankle (grade three) and are going to be on crutches for over two months, and I was a little bit confused about how to use them, especially on our stairs. I'm not supposed to put any weight on it, and I am going to have an ankle brace on, and I really needed help with this. Thank you!
Omg thank you so much I broke my toe yesterday and learning how to use crutches!!!
This is so helpful! Especially the stairs. Thank you!
Great video! We have a lot of long term underarm crutch users that have sustained injuries from improper use.
This is really helpful thank you , I got my crutches today and realised I was putting a lot of pressure on my armpits. Now imma gonna walk properly with this.
just fractured my ankle, first time using crutches and this really helped for walking so thank you !!!
I've been fumbling with these things for three days. Thank you so much for this video.
I injuried my ankle few days ago and can't put any weight on it. I'm still struggling with my crutches, I don't feel very safe on it yet. This video helped me getting a bit more confident and not being too anxious about it anymore. Thank you and my best regards from Brazil.
Oh my goodness, thank you. This was so helpful!
I broke my Malleolus bone yesterday. I'm using crutches for the first time in my life and this is very helpful. Thank you so much!!!
I broke my fibia yesterday
Thank you very much for specific instructional film in Poland showed you how to walk, learning lasted 3 minutes and I have to practice according to the Polish standard.
Yesterday, a ligament in my knee tore away from my bone and took a piece of bone with it. I have never experienced this much pain in my life. It is extremely swollen and bruised. I went to the ER and they gave me crutches and a brace for my knee. I have never walked on crutches before. Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful especially because all of my classes in school are upstairs (so everyday I will have to climb up and down the stairs).
Dude same. Did it end up being your acl? I was running and it felt like my knee popped out. Then I saw I had a fracture on my tibia
I appreciate this. I. 4' 11.5" tall and the crutches I have only go down to 5 2. I need shorter ones. This helped me figure it out. I'm hoping that makes using crutches a little easier.
My crutches caused so much pain and I tried using padding and every thing. nothing worked but with the help of this.video I realised that my hand pad was 2 low and by correcting that I have had no further discomfort wish I knew that 3 weeks ago. thanks for all the help
Thank you for this video-- just had foot surgery and released without the crutches being fitted or even ensuring I knew how to use them!! Looking forward to receiving and venting on the patient survey.
Regardless, I feel so much better now that I know how to get around.
Always thank all your doctors for their lack of interest in this crutch training problem. If you need help, see a Physical Therapist! I fired my doctor when he insisted I NOT see a P.T. clinic nearby. He only said, "Well, if all you want is to fix the pain, OK....." Hmmm, that was THE reason I went to him at all. Duuuh.
Good advice. I had to learn all this the hard way.
God bless this video! Really helped alot! The physiotherapist taught me the wrong thing!
You shown on the segment ' How do I stand up' just like how you demostrate. I underwent Calcaneum ORIF on my right feet. so I have only left leg to hold my weight. The therapist demo me positioned the crutches on my left side before getting up. And I tried following you position it on my right side, its more efficient.
Thank you!
Thank you so much, everyone tried to teach me how to use the crutches ... total failure until I saw your video. God bless you
This was an informative demonstration,, I will have a bunion surgery soon wish me a good luck
Very useful and helpful info thank you very much
Extremely helpful. Thank You!!
Thanks so much. I have a stress fracture in my heel that I am supposed to stay completely off of for a weeks and had no idea how to use crutches. Since we already had some the doctor just thought I knew how to use them. And honestly do did I. Boy was I wrong. This really helped.
Great illustration, thank you so much!
I just had surgery and was told no weight bearing. I was given no crutches or instruction. This video is wonderful!!! Thanks
Excellent video thanks
Good, practical demonstration. Thank you.
I want to thank you for the important tips
Great Video, I was hit by a car while walking my dog and broke my right tibeau plateau,I cannot put any weight on my right leg for 8 weeks. I was so nervous about using crutches, but now feel confident and I'm not afraid to use them. I have saved this Video on my desk top. Thanks so much Tracy
This video was informative and helpful. Thank you
Glad it helped!
Thank you! Clear and helpful.
good stuff...thanks for posting
Thank you so much! I was sort of rushed out of the hospital because of the epidemic and never got to learn to use these.
Thanks for the video!! I have never used crutches before. I have posterior tibial tendonitis in my right foot and it hurts like hell.
When I first received my crutches for my knee replacements, I had no issues what so ever. Then I just recently went through a total foot reconstruct that is a NLB on the foot for 8-10 weeks. The hospital therapist came in the next day and had me using the crutches without any proper instruction especially when she had do the stair exercise. Watching your video has to some extent eliminated some of my fear, since I fell the first night home with the crutches, and now use a walker and wheelchair
Really helpful! Broke a bone in my foot during 2020 pandemic. No time to show me how to use crutches at ER understandably.
Thus was very helpful. I got my crutches 2 days ago for a fractured left ankle. The discomfort I have are super sore arms and sore right leg. Not to mention my right foot (my good foot) cramps up a lot
Thank you this video helps for a presentation I am going to use for school
Thank you for this valuable information
Thanks so much!! Very helpful!!
I had knee surgery scheduled and asked the surgical team if I could get the crutches early to practice. They told me that I could and that I could also schedule a crutches practice session with a PT. That was so much more helpful than being given the crutches on the day of surgery. I don't know why they don't advise this for every scheduled crutch user.
Thanks for a great video
This is amazing. Never would've figured out how to get up and sit back down again so well.
I am so glad I found this video. My daughter fractured her foot and the woman that was supposed to teach her how to use the crutches didn't.. Now teaching her how to use crutches. Thanks
Glad it helped!
i am an active person so using crutches really set me back... but this video is gonna help me move around much safer. thnx!
I truly appreciate this video.. Hank you
This is a well done video.
I live down the road from yall. This is like a free consultation! Thanks! Lol
Good video. I have never used crutches before yesterday and my armpits hurt. I knew I wasn't using them correctly.
Omg this help so much I was in a car crash broke my leg used a walker for about month cause I didn't know how to use them this video help so much
Thanks so much for making this video, the one thing they forgot to teach me where I got my crutches was how to get up and down. They showed me how to walk , Which was fine. You should've seen what I was doing before this video. To get up from a seated position I was grabbing the top of the crutches and pulling myself up , something like some sort of iron -cross maneuver on the rings. Pretty funny and not very safe. Thanks again
Fabulous Video! Much better than the instructions i received at the hospital.
This is very much helpful
The urgent care doctor I saw gave me no information on if I should put weight on my ankle. All I was given was a boot. As it's extremely painful to walk, I got crutches for myself. This was very informative.
Thank you so much!! I hurt a tendon or ligament in my ankle and have to use crutches, and had no idea how.
Thanks for sharing this. Keep on doing great work.
Thanks - hope the video helped!
You guys made my college days delightful now
So helpful.....thanks.
Thank you I’ll try these out
Great basic info - will be able to use your simple explanations to instruct patients. Thank you for sharing :-)
Glad it helped you and your patients!
Thank you this video helped me ☺
This was were helpful. I just sprained my ankle pretty badly and I need crutches to walk. I have never gotten an injury this bad before and I've never used crutches either.
Thanks! Helped very much!
Very helpful. Thank you
This really helped me, thanks!
well this is so informative, thank you very much!
Happy it helped out!
I broke my foot for the first time , I fell down some stairs, now I'm on crutches, this vid gave me an idea on how to walk with the crutches thank you.
Thank you so much.
Thanks you so much!!! I came down a hill on my long bored and stacked it pretty badly. I broke my foot and had to get a metal plate put in. The doctors who treated me didn't even show me how to use crutches so thanks :)
Very true I hurt my ankle at work and was told to stay off it and was gave crunches and they did not teach me at all, I was about ready to throw them at them and say I'll hop
Thanks for the video ... hard a rough time all morning trying to figure these things out. Now I am floating around the house. Thanks.