Physical Therapy Using a Cane

Dr Andrew Yun is the Medical Director of Joint Replacement Services at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica.

[@moorgoon]

Terrible audio - but good info - used cc to understand the therapist

[@ko5913]

I am in week one of my second hip replacement. This video was very enlightening, e.g., the (reason) why it is more effective to use a single-point cane v.s. four-point cane and handling the cane on the non-surgically repaired side of the body (I forgot). Answered the questions perfectly, so I was better prepared for my first visit with the physical therapist.

[@sunseekermama]

I'm glad I watched this,I had my walker way too high up after femoral rod hip surgery. It's so much easier to walk with it at the right height. I will go to a cane as soon as my limp goes away. Thank you for your very helpful video.

[@madelinevillarrubia1232]

You always hold cane on opposite side of injury. Its cane than step

[@hluvv7607]

What if you have severe osteoarthritis on both knees and hip which side would I hope cane

[@AbiodunAjiboye-nu1dd]

Thanks so much. l used cane for my injury leg which is left leg whenever l try to use right side l will not be able to put left leg down to move. What can I do to be using right side to walk?

[@karenworley241]

I have a dilemma, on the left I have a painful bone on bone knee, on the right side I have a very painful hip, I really don't know what side to use it on?

[@miracletarot4826]

Very informative video. Thank you so much.

[@manyroadstoreading6237]

Thanks so much for this! I was using the cane on the wrong side, and it felt weird.

[@cgrovespsyd]

Thank you! Nice concise yet thorough explanation from the pros. I’m good to go!

[@dmkaydonskastle89]

I broke my right tibia and fibula 12 weeks ago, just above the ankle.. THIS was soooo helpful!! (and yes.. I was doing it wrong!)

[@KatJ3st]

The cane irritates my outer arm, shoulder and neck. I'm not leaning on it. It's from lifting it to move with the opposing leg

[@margarethardy8861]

Same problem. Bought 1/2 kg hand weights and did 3 exercises. Hold weight at shoulder, straight up in air. Second one straight out in front. Third one curl down to waist (weight facing you). Do all exercises 10 times 3 times a day. Found it very very helpful.

[@rvnmedic1968]

Good info b4 my total hip tomorrow.

[@LeLilley1]

Excellent! I needed this before my hip replacement. But now I'm resdy for a new knee so this will really help me! Thanks you so much!

[@Tyopozzx]

Thank you for the correct way to use a cane.

[@katehenry2718]

At some point in this walking, pressure has to happen on the sore side. That can't happen yet. Cane is not helpful. 3 inch stride, balance with sore leg toe touch....with hop on good leg allows motion. Cane is badly in the way. The demonstrator has two good legs, so not useful at all.

[@MrJoeyelias]

Best cane instructional on KZbin and I have watched 6 or 7. Thanks.

[@-hl4bx]

Wow i didnt know that.

[@shailaram2864]

It was really helpful for me...actually I was walking wrong before..thank you so much

[@dawnlanglands1589]

How long do I need to use my crutch after my hip replacement operation, about 8 weeks ago?

[@susanhinkley1651]

Best video for how to use a cane that I've had a chance to see! Thank you!

[@victoriameza9339]

Muchas gracias!!

[@Animals55patty]

Wish she spoke as loud as the gentkeman

[@maeve6037]

She’s further away from the camera. I can hear her fine though.

[@SRJ2832]

Thank you guys for the very thoroughly "showing which hand should be holding the cane". The therapist at my pre-surgery PT class said the cane and walker move with the operated leg and I misunderstood that as meaning I had to have the cane on the same side as my operated hip. Thank you for showing the chef usage. Now I know that the cane is to be on the opposite hand of my operated hip. "Right" hip replacement means cane is held with my "Left" hand.

[@maureenmatthes]

Great video. Very informative. Thank you! 😁