How to Walk with Crutches Correctly (Non-Weight-Bearing)

[@The24Commander]

To all those who are here and injured I wish you a speedy recovery! Stay strong my friends! ❤️

[@blackpaperclip7682]

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[@585grizzley]

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[@DonnyDrapers]

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[@karlazavala9831]

thanks💗

[@PlayerIO]

thanks

[@Mimi4826]

This was so helpful for the stairs. I had major knee surgery and my physical therapist from the hospital told me to hop up the steps but I have a lot of steps in my house and barely any muscle to keep jumping

[@blackpaperclip7682]

Same but surgery on both legs and one leg is literally useless with a cast other one is weak and very bad stretch and bad balance is hard here I hope by the time I write this comment you are fine cause is been 5 months

[@Mimi4826]

@@blackpaperclip7682 oh wow. I have no idea how you were able to handle both, but it’s impressive. I have full mobility. I’m just still working on gaining my muscle back. I have to get my other knee done so I’ll probably have to look back at this video as reminder in a few months. Lol

[@blackpaperclip7682]

@@Mimi4826 I can't really even walk without the air cast boot on yet but that's the goal over the weekend

[@Mimi4826]

@@blackpaperclip7682 good luck!

[@rubywine2430]

Omg same! Plus I'm using a walker.

[@barcelona424]

I sprained my ankle less than a month ago 🥺 I am absolutely scared of going up the stairs and I cannot go further than the second step 🥶 fear paralyzes me. This gal in the video makes it soooo easy to do, lucky her

[@H3LLB0Y2403]

Same, i am scared to hit my injured foot on the steps and fall over and down the stairs. So I try my best to avoid stairs at all...

[@ultimateshowdown2]

@@H3LLB0Y2403 Me, too. I just can't get my foot off the ground, I'm so scared. I go up and down the stairs at home sitting down and scoot to the couch. Just hopping up on a curb when I go to physical therapy is terrifying right now. Hope you recover soon. I can't wait to be weight bearing!

[@Haywood_Jablowme]

@@H3LLB0Y2403 I broke my leg and a few days ago I was going up some stairs (like 4 or 5) and I lost my balance, fell back and landed on my broken leg. Up on my ass for now on 😂

[@irishroze5695]

Yep. 60 years old and scoot up and down on my boot scoot boogie!

[@sierrabravo7368]

Bum shuffle is your method

[@TauriMarie]

I'm on my 4th month using crutches and I still don't have the confidence to go up/down stairs without nothing that can support me because I know my balance sucks. 😂 I do the first technique but near the handrail just in case. Thanks for the tips! Great video. 💙 I hope that everyone that have this situation can recover as fast and good as possible. Very good luck! 🙏💙

[@LissiKinz]

Thank you so much! I just broke my ankle and it took two men to get me up the stairs of my second floor apartment

[@Froedtert]

Glad it helped!

[@keyshadunbar6048]

I just broke my ankle too and I'm having so much trouble moving around...

[@beamerboy6669]

It took two women to lift me up stairs 😂

[@Velar-d6v]

So did I😢. I was so ashamed of my weight,it was so hard for two men to get me ,sitting on my chair😟to my first floor apartment, (30 stairs. I was so afraid to go out . Thank you! Now it is possible to visit my doctor by myself. I understand everything it is so clear,thank you very much!

[@melgar9329]

I just broke my ankle and I had to scoot upstairs on my butt at first and my husband had to he-hulk my non-skinny self upright. This is a very helpful video!

[@ONLYYREPS]

i broke my leg 2 days ago and i can say this was the most helpful video

[@JednaJedinaJa85]

Thank you so much. This video was so helpful. I just had a bunion surgery. This helped me get up onto the second floor on my crutches properly with no trouble. Soon, I have to try the downstairs technique. God bless y’all and wishing everyone that’s injured a fast recovery! 💜🦶🏼💙❤️‍🩹

[@jenillion]

Great instructions. Never knew crutches were so challenging and they should teach this in high school.

[@meloccom]

Videos like this are what make KZbin. I have broken my right Tibia Plateau and am probably leaning on the crutches with me armpits too much. I will try this technique and the stair climbing and descending as well. Thank you.

[@mileycyrusfan197]

For going up and down the stairs, my mom told me to do the second methods/choices because I can hold on to the railings to avoid falling and hurting myself even more.

[@quindixie6867]

Thank you! I just dislocated my knee but I still need to care for my mother who is chronically ill. I was really unsure how to use my crutches and I'm not good at using our stairs at the best of times! This definitely helps!

[@BooDotBoo]

Just got crutches for the first time today. This video was really helpful!

[@banshee1133]

They make it look so easy on the stairs. I couldnt get one step up the stairs (non weight bearing) :(

[@kassidysb]

I know right! I just had foot surgery and I’m on crutches for a month or more. I can’t seem to get up or down my stairs with them. I just scoot down on my butt. It’s so annoying tho. I’m scared to fall down with crutches so guess better safe than sorry😂

[@ImprovementisGrowth]

I agree. It depends on the type of steps your dealing with. I live in a pre-war building and the steps are high. It’s hell using them to go my foot doctor post surgery with my foot in a boot, using crutches. I almost resorted to doing the booty scoot on the stairs but with the hell of my mother and determination I have made it up and down those 🤬stairs🙂

[@banshee1133]

@@ImprovementisGrowth I'm now able to do one step up but it's partial weight bearing. Lol. Only. One. Step. Too scared to do it on real stairs.

[@MsStephAbdullah]

Same here!

[@MsStephAbdullah]

@@kassidysb I also have been booty scooting. And we've called for fire Department assistance twice.

[@IlyTranq]

Dislocated my knee yesterday, this is a big help

[@nwkruss1917]

Just went out this morning with crutches and your video helped greatly ! Thank you ! Russ

[@Prometheus-ns6cm]

This is hard man. I’m a fire fighter I got hurt on the job, floor collapsed. I don’t have a car and honestly it doesn’t feel like anyone is really there to help me out. I love working out too but the gym is a mile away.(I was riding my bike there before.) thanks for the help, never had to use crutches but I’m figuring it out.

[@uncut3293]

I totally understand being independent to needing a extra hand. My car was totaled during the injury I have. It Sucks but hopefully it will get better with time. * KEEP YOUR HEAD UP* 💪🏽

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

Thank you for showing how to navigate stairs. I broke my foot yesterday, and I've been scooting down the stairs on my butt then standing up. LOL. Going up the stairs on crutches seems to be a little easier for me, but going down them is scary. I'm going to try using my crutches to go down the stairs as soon as I have someone at the house with me to help me out.

[@charlybrooks4842]

i sprained my ankle and am terrified to go up the stairs on the school bus. those steps are hella steep and sometimes i fall even when both feet are working.

[@EMBYRR]

Oh god I kinda hurt my ankles and I have crutches now but they’re temporary and I don’t have to go to school with them only at home..

[@Mattitude82]

Dang you sprained yours too?

[@tricky_i_think865]

@@Mattitude82 HOLA SISTER btw sister hope your leg gets better🙂

[@Mattitude82]

@@tricky_i_think865 ello sister

[@_clarkey]

Thanks tons. Just broke both of my bones in my right leg at the skatepark so this help tons. Thank you ❤️

[@Layla19112]

Tysm! I just sprained my knee and this is exactly what I was looking for!

[@regina-no9oi]

This helps so much because I have to go to school and all of my classes are on the 3rd floor thanks !😇

[@uyenkim8458]

This is really really helpful especially the stairs part. Thank you so much.

[@Froedtert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hannar6041]

I watched this video before going into surgery this morning and it helped me a lot! I have never used crutches long term and have 6 weeks of non weight bearing ahead of me 😢

[@k1oo]

the stairs helped a lot, i have a broken and dislocated toe to it’s really hard to walk, so i have to crawl up stairs. i didn’t know that’s how you used crutches to get up stairs

[@MazinoDSAce]

I got a 2nd grade sprained ankle in kicbox practice. This video helped me a lot.

[@crinam1830]

Thank you!!!! You helped me very much with this video. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@jengaffney933]

just recently broke my leg, so this is really helpful, tysm

[@Froedtert]

We're glad you found this video helpful. Best of luck in your recovery!

[@katrealz]

I broke my finger, I don’t know why the fuck I’m here lmao

[@TheAtakhan]

I’ve got gout on my right ankle. Can’t walk and apply weight on it. Never used crutches before and this is very helpful. Thank you

[@Lottiya]

You make those stairs look so easy 😭

[@Bluemojieatscookie15]

The rallings

[@bearclawrhonyn2706]

This video has been so much more helpful, thank you!

[@Trey-f9t]

Broke my fibula, just got the rest of my stitches out after having surgery. Been in a wheelchair for a month now, fingers crossed I can get past this learning curve with crutches!

[@tonyaction5284]

Great technique!!!! Thank you for the video. I just had knee surgery and my bad leg is non weight bearing for six weeks or more. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Cereal_Ki11er]

Me too 😥 I wish you a speedy recovery 🙏 I know how painful it is and how difficult it is to move around, so I hope you feel better soon

[@__User_Here__]

Thank you so much after fracturing my ankle I had some troubles using crutches

[@Cec9e13]

Thank you!!!! My daughter has stitches on the bottom of her foot and needs to not use it, and her school has stairs. She's practicing on ours today, and I told her I'd find how to do it on KZbin. KZbin has e v e r y t h i n g LOL

[@simplevisuals]

Just fractured my fibula last night and hopping around in crutches hurt so much because it’s moving the bones in my leg 🥲 will need to practice some more, but for now I’ve just been wheeling around my apartment with my office chair 😭 I don’t look forward going back to work after my one week medical leave because I work in the 2nd floor. Oof!

[@eniyulianti4317]

Thank you very much..it's so useful for me

[@jawwad4020]

So nothing has happened to my legs yet, but for some reason, today I am going through KZbin learning to walk with crutches- this is fascinating!

[@stoka43]

I advice to practice extreme cautions, I had two surgeries on my knees. And I don't wish this experience for anyone.

[@crutchgecko]

Always good to be prepared! I found it funny that you said "haven't broken my legs YET" like you are planning on it or something:)

[@jawwad4020]

@@crutchgecko LOL! I ride a bicycle- as cautiously as I can- but you never know!

[@GabetheSlacker]

This could be very helpful for me if I ever break my leg or injure my leg in a way that would make me need crutches. For the stairs, I would want to hold the railing so that if I start to fall down, I'm at least holding onto something to keep me from falling and getting even more injured.

[@corasnyman2010]

Thank you it was helpful to me.

[@bozhanatoneva1973]

i broke 3 bones lower in my leg and had a surgery thanks for the help

[@1cjl2]

Possible broken hip. This is wonderful thank you

[@pound14poundking]

This comes very handy been one month and now I’m slowly getting better but still using crutches with a boot

[@sarahgilbert8036]

I don't trust the crutches not to slip. My arm, hand, & upper body strength do not allow me to do any more than hold my broken ankle off the floor while slide-shuffling the good foot forward. I'm supposed to go for a 2-week check-up in 10 days, having to get down 2 steps from my deck to the car .. outside, Canada, November. Confidence level -10!

[@Itsdomnotdon]

Thank you so much! I tore ligaments in my foot and have to use crutches for the first time. I also live on the third floor in an apartment 😩

[@TheChicag0an]

Nice to know you can use crutches to go up and down but not worth the risk one bit. Sitting down is the only safe way.

[@melissamacias3715]

Yes it's risky, but it's faster... very scary at first but once you get used to it it'll somewhat feel like going up stairs normally. I been using crutches for two weeks now

[@jinn2137]

So helpful thank u very very much🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rkondeti3]

We will get through this!

[@wills4810]

This looks so easy for a person that probably weighs 140 pounds. As a very large person going through a broken leg crutches are my nemesis

[@auriblake9909]

1 year later and I'm in the same boat. I'm a plus size woman in a heavy boot with terrible upper body strength. Butt scooting it is.

[@freyaaeden]

I sprained my ankle and am considering getting crutches as I can’t put any weight on my foot and jumping around is getting extremely tiring

[@1ksubsforanormalegg389]

Im watching at a hospital, broke my leg & ankle during school

[@antant9360]

Broke my ankle last week

[@1ksubsforanormalegg389]

@@antant9360 I fell ya man

[@antant9360]

@@1ksubsforanormalegg389 are they putting you on crutches?

[@1ksubsforanormalegg389]

@@antant9360 yes

[@antant9360]

@@1ksubsforanormalegg389 I'm going thru it now

[@norahschubring2577]

just fractured my ankle a week before i graduate😩 but i’m determined to walk that stage!!!!☺️

[@oam14l]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@TurtleCakesArts]

Man, I would kill for this video to have been around when I messed up my ankle and had no idea how I did it. I had to use the schools elevators for the duration of my 4 months of crutches use.

[@O.B.E.A.S.T.T.]

Lucky my school never had elevators

[@TurtleCakesArts]

@@O.B.E.A.S.T.T. We have a high disabled population

[@sev8608]

Fell down the stairs when carrying a box. I was the one backpedaling nicely then the obox was pushed onto me by the guy on top of the stairs and I fell. Sprained my ankle during the fall.

[@auurate.]

Ty! I needed help bc I need help going up like the curbs of the road it is so hard.

[@ivetakovacova5716]

Perfektné video. Ďakujem ❤️🙏

[@alyssasmith7157]

My school has no elavator but I have to go up and down stairs with a dislocated knee and crutches. Thanks

[@maeve4996]

That’s with my school and same injury

[@flameguy3416]

Thanks

[@KendraMorgan]

Who is here and been basically slinging themselves across the room with their crutches before coming here 🙋‍♀️

[@brentlebox948]

i broke my ankle while rock climbing and it's been tough going from scaling walls to struggling with the few steps i have on the way to the bathroom

[@raeffm]

Thank you so much!

[@joannabarnett5734]

To go up stairs you have to have arms and legs that are strong enough to hop up. I'm 75 and not strong enough.

[@cuddlemuffin.9545]

You need someone to assist you, also look into workout to strengthen your muscles

[@tdlyman]

Just had an OATs procedure done on my right knee, non weight bearing for 4 weeks. Going upstairs with crutches is nerve racking, I do know that

[@bigcamote1080]

great video thanks for sharing 😎👍

[@dosync9967]

THANK YOU I JUST HADE SURGREY SO THANKS

[@mralihoseini5528]

My leg broke while riding a motorcycle. Thanks for this tutorial. In addition, always wear a helmet

[@mrmoshe8157]

My hands are numb after using crutches. And i dont know how to minimize the pain. If anybody has solution to this please let me know here.

[@kkkrystalll]

I'm having no problems with my hands yet, but I think gloves might help?

[@Carol120454]

Amazon sells special pads to add to the tops of the crutches and the hand grips. They're not expensive.

[@butterfinger1910]

thank you so much

[@FknNefFy]

If you have the crutches both in the same hand you should make one crossing the other that way you’re holding onto the metal bar and the padding on the other one and it’s not as wide for your hand if you hold both pads at the same time it’s kind of wide and it’s not how you’re supposed to do it

[@cheriebenjamin0315]

What do you do if the crutches are too tall when going up steps and they’re on the lowest height?

[@Froedtert]

Hi Cherie - When going up the stairs you want your “good” foot to step up first; then you will lift your body and the crutches together from the lower step. If the crutches are too long as you bring them up to the step, you can swing them out to the side a bit, like she does in the video. Once the crutches are solidly on the step, move your good foot to the next step before you move the crutches again.

[@1d5sosfan2]

Took a chunk out of my heel and can't move my foot without making myself bleed so my crutches are coming in the mail tomorrow. Gonna have to just let myself bleed tonight for the royals game

[@mphokgofelo2093]

I'm injured both legs ,I need to try crutches , please help.

[@fatcatoncouch8272]

Dislocated my knee while trying to avoid my baby brothers baby gate... this is the second time now.. first one in the restroom, this latest one from stairs.. when i fell it hurted but i wasnt even surprised anymore and calmed😂😂😂😂

[@cuddlemuffin.9545]

Jeez how do you even walk

[@stoka43]

Had osteoteomy surgery on my knee, I tried to use this technique three days post surgery and I couldn't catch breath at the end of the stair. I barely choked.

[@83296]

It’s so hard…two months non weight bearing after ankle tendon surgery. Fell 5x with crutches. Got an I Walk and now knee surgery so I have to practice for two weeks prior…yikes

[@alexbenge1605]

Of course my dumb ass had to break my foot. I'll probably break my neck by the end of this.

[@thewhizardh474]

Man, going up my school's trolley would be terrifying because of how tall and steep the steps are.

[@Brinoon]

This helped Ty!!

[@amyrico6074]

I’m so scared to go upstairs at school😭they have no elevator so💀 but thank you I’ll try this

[@cammillepopemcknight5345]

Easier said than done...im so afriad of stairs since i broke my ankle...i sit and scoot down on my butt and come back up on my butt....its very tiring but to me its safer.

[@Mattitude82]

Thanks, i sprained my leg really bad.

[@TBx46]

Sameeee

[@pocketfulofpain]

Hi. I have a left leg non weight bearing in a cast, and right leg bad knee. Any suggestions for using crutches?

[@luvicide420]

does anyone get bruises on your palms? fractured my foot and this is ny first time using crutches and whole body is sorr

[@vloggingwithconnie1635]

Thanks for this video

[@lahsenlahsen7641]

Après 50 ans d'anticip et une longue expérience avec les béquilles, la marche sur les escaliers avec des béquilles inclinées et une faute, il faut laisser les béquilles dans position verticale si non la personne glisser notamment s'il y a l'eau 💦,

[@eamonno9]

Anyone any tips where a legs needs to be kept straight post kneecap dislocation, I feel like keeping my bad leg out in front means the muscles are constantly tense and sometimes hurts the knee

[@vardhamanist]

Thanks❤

[@rukyp]

thx

[@bomcdanielisonline]

I just fell down my stairs lol

[@rnprasher]

🎉love it ❤

[@robertjenkins6607]

I broke my toes in my foot this is very helpful.

[@crockettFam]

I jus got in a crash today

[@melikidis.i]

Luckily I have these very easily controllable crutches that make you put force in the armpits, which is 10 times easier than these ones

[@grovec7085]

Thank u I broke my ankle cause I jumped of a brige and I have to go up 20 steps 4 times a day at school and I'm terrified

[@MsStephAbdullah]

How did you manage

[@grovec7085]

@@MsStephAbdullah parlor fail lol

[@MsStephAbdullah]

Anyone here fell on their face? This looks way easy with this person who probably isnt even injured

[@ljdburst6643]

When im going down on the stairs 3 months ago and i have my left leg injured when i try like that your way in first time its good and i always using it but 1 day i got fall on the stairs and my leg damage uhhh but now im walking normal again

[@josephjack3998]

thank you

[@StrawberryflavoredTati]

I just fractured my ankle and I am terrified to go upward downstairs because I didn't know how to

[@MsStephAbdullah]

Did you ever ace it?

[@jerryrubio9963]

All easier said than done. I hate my crutches, I know I'm going to fall and possibly do more damage.

[@Bluemojieatscookie15]

I'll see if it works with me

[@patrickdevinepd]

I just broke my foot and this look terrifying!! Looks like I’ll be going up and down on the stairs on my bum for the next 8 weeks! Lol