How to walk with crutches

[@artistenovice1407]

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.

[@KTPHTV]

Glad this helped - wishing you a speedy recovery : )

[@tim8557]

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

[@marksieber8140]

Thank you! I broke my foot, and have never used crutches before. A clear and helpful instruction.

[@juliosaenz1567]

Great informational video and demonstration. Thank you.

[@ѕтявєяяу-з7е]

Thank you so much. I broke my knee a few days ago and it's been a struggle

[@nonie007]

Thank you so much. Your video is VERY Helpful. The way you explain is very clear and not too fast to follow.

[@simcodosanjh1406]

How can anyone dislike this video??!You really helped me,so i can only give praise!THANKYOU VERY MUCH.(dislike??,huh!)

[@sarahvanlaure6268]

Just came here for the stairs

[@sistervloggers4093]

Sarah van Laurne me too

[@kindratorres3602]

same

[@avamarie955]

Sarah van Laure same

[@iringozaruba2207]

Same

[@drew6164]

Same I fell down stairs trying to do it myself so I came to vid

[@flurriesoffairies]

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....

[@libbycullen7945]

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[@samdevine292]

Thanks so much. A clear, useful and informative presentation. Much appreciated.

[@lorettanierat988]

watched several videos on how to adjust and walk with crutches - this one is the best. Thanks so much!

[@sierrachyenn8079]

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.

[@palanisamyva8223]

Thanks a lot. Your demontration was of immense help to me. Very well explained.

[@caris5743]

This has been the most helpful and concise video I've seen. Thank you! ♥️

[@tatethompson1234]

Helps a lot, especially the settings on the crutch. fractured ankle and achilles injury, really helps

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

Glad I found this tutorial... will be using crutches in a few days and this is very informative. Thanks!

[@ahhhhmya]

Tried the stair part and busted my shit.

[@Kayyybenson]

🤣

[@isssabell]

Fr I'm scared to do it

[@paulinechung5189]

Going downstairs is okay but going upstairs I have landed each time on the injured ankle which hurt. I cannot get the upstairs.

[@AaronTheEagle1]

Funny thing is that I can do upstairs like it’s nothing. Downstairs is the scary part, so I have yet to try that.

[@yanphuc]

@@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.

[@akansharanbhise3174]

I broke my ankle and am going back to school Tomorrow. *sigh* rush hour will be HELL

[@tiffany89610]

Same

[@melaina4892]

At my school they let me out 3-5 minutes early from each class

[@redhikdileep9413]

How long does it take for you to walk after surgery,,without crutches..

[@redhikdileep9413]

How long it will take to bear 100% weight

[@mariachiodo8740]

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

[@KTPHTV]

Hi Shahar, thanks! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@KTPHTV]

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.

[@skullwolf8622]

Thanks! I just broke my ankle and I had no idea how to use crutches! Know I do! Thank you!

[@abigailthole5149]

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

[@FiguartSenpai]

Thank you ! Before this I was afraid to take the stairs . But u teach me to push down using my hands and I try and it works well .

[@brookebarber8509]

3:10 - thanks! I really needed this part for my class tomorrow, this was perfect!

[@KTPHTV]

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!)

[@Pennywise305]

Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart! That is so helpful.

[@KTPHTV]

Hi Tim, thanks for the feedback - hope your foot gets better soon.

[@joannasaq1024]

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.

[@andreajohnson3864]

thank you! I just sprained my ankle and this really helps

[@eboniestickland2121]

+Andrea Johnson Same here! At first I didn't know how to walk up or down the stairs.

[@danichristian9746]

Katie's Channel no you can’t sis lol

[@ryzech4168]

Dani Christian I mean you can but if it’s a super bad sprain you need crutches

[@bluekat7366]

@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

[@mariachiodo8740]

Andrea Johnson omg same I sprained mine today and it’s so baddd

[@KTPHTV]

Thanks Luke - wishing you a speedy recovery : )

[@user-cn2ij4cj5z]

omg... I'm so scared I just broke my ankle for the first time and i am so scared to use them....

[@henryr5469]

Maddi&Aisha&Lucy use the inside of your foot and put all the weight on the good one

[@user-cn2ij4cj5z]

Henry R thank you

[@chickenstrips6919]

MaddiAndLucy SAME I NEED SUGARY FOR THE FIRST TIME SOOO SCARED

[@lexifell8720]

i just got mine and they hurt to use them because i injured my ankle

[@ProGamer-dz1sz]

MaddiAndLucy same I did yesterday and got crutches today at 12am

[@A1Kira]

Thanks you!! Just broke a toe on my right foot and I go to school tomorrow. This helped me get acquainted.

[@farraelena7555]

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

[@KTPHTV]

Hi Undine, hope you have a safe recovery

[@zenabahmed5296]

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 😃

[@emishascott9281]

I just fractured my ankle in gymnastics, and I have to use crutches, and this video really helped

[@yasminshaik6751]

Thanks for sharing d video......i had understood it well.....nd keep on going .....

[@fallenembers2518]

Thank you for clarifying the topic for me :)

[@noguezahime]

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.

[@fav4904]

Thank u so much, i feel so much better about wearing crutches to school this week!

[@josevich]

Thank you so much for this. I injured my right leg and now I'm learning how to use crutches.

[@KTPHTV]

+Josevich Hi Josevich, wishing you a safe recovery - take it slow with the crutches until you're used to them to prevent accidents.

[@franceslinemorales2925]

Very helpful, I just hurt my left foot and I'm learning with your video how to walk with crutches. Thank you

[@HM13.]

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 😎

[@mjjjjalexanderrrr]

I jus broke my foot and this should help me a lot bc my school has SO many stairs

[@andz2mai]

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.

[@KTPHTV]

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.

[@Natalie-of3ty]

THANK YOU! I tore my knee ligament and i needed this for school:)

[@Bananaers42384]

She makes it look so easy

[@Average_Josh]

Wish I would have seen this video weeks ago. Great job with it.

[@εε_εεε]

Thankyou! I dislocated my knee and I needed a lesson! Although in the UK they don’t go under your arms...

[@Mayastoleurtoast1268]

I sprained my knee today playing basketball and I need crutches now so hopefully this helps

[@aaronbeekman1042]

Thank you! I have just got crutches because I have tissue damage in my foot and now I know how to use my crutches

[@kaywilson9563]

Thank s for video. Have lots of stairs & NWB for 8 wks, ankle broken. Now I can do it easier,.

[@xuyenly6782]

Thanks very much. The crutches are very useful. Thank you so much that I need it to do it.

[@DeanArnold1066]

Thanks for video. Best video on KZbin

[@CementPie]

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.

[@khalilmouhammed1442]

It was very benefit video and useful 👍 Thank you

[@dsetiadi79]

Thanx for this video...very helpfull for may broken leg.

[@KTPHTV]

Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery!

[@madewithflowercookie]

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 👍

[@kennedy-cu7in]

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

[@ПавелМ-ъ7ь]

Спасибо большое! Все очень доходчиво. 👍

[@pepasa8017]

very nicely described. thanks

[@Dylno28]

This video helped me walk on crutches

[@KTPHTV]

We are trying to make useful videos to make life easier for patients, whatever condition they may have. If you have any suggestions for videos please let us know it would be a great help!

[@vaneet566]

I just injured my ankle plate, I needed this for tomorrow! I can't wait for the rush hours between blocks. 😑

[@jai-bj6wk]

How did u injure it

[@Madhoff11]

i just broke my ankle falling down a full flight of stairs. on the bright side i made it into tje school spelling bee... 😕

[@mariachiodo8740]

stampy.cat.girl4102 omg I sprained mine today! From stairs too!!! It suckssss

[@bailseyballs]

So did I except idk if it's broken

[@dianlestari6089]

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.

[@KTPHTV]

Thanks for the feedback - hope your leg is better soon : )

[@cottoncandymustache478]

Thanks I have school tomorrow because I only broke my toe but In need crutches so I really needed this video

[@Adharmikdanav]

Hi there! We were taught about putting the crutches on unaffected side to begin sit to stand. Can you explain please?

[@KTPHTV]

Thanks Dean, glad you found it helpful : )

[@m.taylor]

My good leg is weak so I am afraid of falling down the stairs, that instead I sit on my butt and slide down one step at a time using my arms to leverage. Using crutches for too long gives me wrist, hand and shoulder joint pain and puts a strain on my good leg.

[@agent1697]

Thanks broke 3 bones in my foot today an needed help

[@Buck2901]

That really helps! Thanks for posting.

[@ThEsMaShEr717]

Thank you very much ! You help me a lot with this video !! 5 stars

[@daylensimon5592]

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 😃

[@kendalltanner9670]

Daylen Simon same I have been crawling on my hands and knees

[@jay-ryren7789]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@KTPHTV]

+Jay-R Yren Glad that this video could help you, we wish you a speedy recovery!

[@ivanaandujar1909]

Extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@manishsingh-wk5ht]

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.

[@KTPHTV]

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.

[@manishsingh-wk5ht]

Thank you very much for your advice. really apperciated.

[@KTPHTV]

Glad we could help : )

[@Annamalaibatsha]

Thanks. Really helpful. I have been putting weight on armpit. Thats wrong. Have to Practice putting weight on arm pads

[@axolotldaydreams]

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 ! :~)

[@anakmager89]

Thank you for the information to use crutches

[@yctw-m6l]

Thanks! Very helpful video:) Just ruptured my Achilles’ tendon so I’ll be using crutches for a couple of months.

[@p.divyalaxmi6990]

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

[@chrisalvarez3013]

Thank you so much for this. Blessings.

[@MrHendrag]

awesome. May i share this video to my patients? Many kindly thank for your assistance..

[@KTPHTV]

+Hendra Gunawan Sure! Hope it helps them get better soon : )

[@cczghost]

So glad there's ramps in my school

[@abbeyh]

Just broke my foot today😂 really helped

[@bebeautiful5338]

Anxiety! At the discø me to i brok it today

[@Radstercrafter]

be Beautiful منيار at the mexicø I brok it 2

[@zenabahmed5296]

Abbey same

[@tylerwhite738]

Abbey I dalt that you are lying

[@omareat]

Same, lol

[@KTPHTV]

Dear fav4904 - glad the video helped! Hope you now find it easier to get around school.

[@pratixatalati1054]

I just broke my foot within a cast and I go to school tomorrow and I have almost a 6 minute walk to class but with crutches it will be like a while especially because I’m on the bus

[@lilianafuentescordoba5796]

gracias, me ha servido mucho su video y explicacion.

[@Gutstheprideful]

I broke my tibia and school starts tomorrow thank you

[@huskylivesmatter6554]

Why the fuck am I watching this? I haven't ever broken any bones😂

[@gwenbreidinger9728]

Husky Lives Matter same bro

[@birkncrocsrocks5909]

the way she says wingnut sounds so cute

[@theinfoone]

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.

[@libbyxd2613]

I’m using this video in case anything ever happens better be prepared

[@KTPHTV]

Hi SuperMarshyy, hope you've got the hang of using crutches and your good leg is no longer hurting

[@Jessica-qu2mm]

I’m gonna be the idiot that walks into school with crutches and falls on the stairs and get another sprained ankle

[@thamesking]

Great presentation and good technical production. I hope to use this to instruct some students. Thank you.

[@KTPHTV]

Thanks for the positive feedback : )

[@nataliapalii4613]

MANY-MANY THANKS for this video - it is extremely usefull for me

[@omarfigueroa8923]

Excelente video!