Crutch Walking Tips

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In this video, Maryke explains how to measure and adjust your crutches, how to use shadow walking when you're not allowed to put weight through your leg, and how to do partial weightbearing as well as walk while using only one crutch.
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📽️ Another video you may find useful:
▶️ Walking After Injury - Non Weight Bearing (NWB) to Full Weight Bearing (FWB)
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:08 The correct height for crutches
00:03:34 The correct gait pattern for walking with crutches
00:04:22 How to walk with two crutches
00:07:04 How to walk with one crutch
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Пікірлер: 132

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

👉 Here's a selection of crutches on Amazon: geni.us/Apg8tS 👉 This shoe leveller can help you to walk more normally if you're wearing a cast or an orthopaedic boot: geni.us/EsVA4I If you buy anything via these links, we may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.

@marianneellman1139 2 жыл бұрын

Have injured my left knee .. Never used crutches,tha doctor didn't show me .. No time... I have great appreciation . Thank you...

@barbarafornoff7461 4 ай бұрын

Why does no one give you crutches instructions? No guidance given. Thank you Maryke

@SportsInjuryPhysio 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@chxrlie_mxnster7719 13 күн бұрын

I’m designing a character who is disabled and this is really helpful! Thank you for this educational video!

@joe-5D Жыл бұрын

She's amazing. Literally are a soothing factor to this nightmare of a knee injury i been dealing with for a good month+.

@charlesrobb6912 2 жыл бұрын

Best video on crutches for arthritis i've seen.

@mercygambo8381 Күн бұрын

I have a malleolar and tibia fractures. It's over a year now. I just realized I've been using the crutch wrongly. I'm glad I came across this video. Thank you.

@SportsInjuryPhysio 21 сағат бұрын

You're welcome!

@lurkinglaughter4267 Жыл бұрын

Recently fractured my tibia, this makes it so much better thank you

@sherifflovesfood 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and explanatory for all instances. I figured I was walking with wrong arm (after acl rec. surgery) and easily switched to opposite arm which feels much much better. Thanks Maryke !

@Psycho_SugarCraze 8 ай бұрын

Hey how was surgery? The pain, the healing process the discomfort? I fell off a bike on my knee and I went for an x-ray which didn't show any obvious fractures but it was recommended I go for an MRI. It's been more than a week and I still have limited mobility, discomfort and pain

@benm2784 2 жыл бұрын

Sprained my ankle and at the hospital they just gave me these and I felt like I was doing it wrong the whole time 😅 thanks for this.

@bigchungus7807 Жыл бұрын

First day after surgery for complete rupture of the Achilles tendon and I don't feel safe on crutches😔 Going to use all these tips to hopefully improve!!👍👍

@meganhannah7299 Жыл бұрын

I've broken my ankle in 2 places and my tibia. I was using my crutches wrong for just over a week. Watching this video has been very helpful as i now have my crutches at the right height and am not hurting my arms/shoulders when walking. I'm more so jumping though as I'm so worried about putting my foot down but definitely going to try this and see if this helps😊

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

You got this!

@user-ot8tn7ox1q Жыл бұрын

This was helpful ❤

@riverw4721 2 жыл бұрын

Crush injury to my leg. Thank you for the helpful tips

@goodmantruth8185 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Maryke!!! It's a very helpful video. God bless you 🙏

@SportsInjuryPhysio 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@shelaco1321 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful and easy to understand. Thank you!

@alessamiridis5476 3 ай бұрын

this video is fantastic!! I definetly had my crutches waaay to long and my shoulders were getting tense. I will also change my gait to 'shadow walk' as you suggested. Thank you so much!!

@SportsInjuryPhysio 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@junemcgregor8083 7 ай бұрын

Really helpful video. Clear instuctions and explanations. Thanks so much.

@SportsInjuryPhysio 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@lesleyrigby5648 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much ! This video has been very helpful , I’ve been hopping and very unstable so been pushing myself around in office chair and now my shoulders hurt ! Will try later ! Hopefully will be able to wear a boot soon … will be looking for videos in that

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@AafkeArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful.

@kymclinton3140 Ай бұрын

You dont know how much youve helped me i have severe hip pain im 64 i need to use at least one crutch occasionally two in hoping soon to get cortisone injections i frequently have to wear a hip or back brace just to cope with daily life

@SportsInjuryPhysio Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bob195532 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such a clear explanation it was most helpful

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jackrook3847 3 ай бұрын

Very useful, informative. Thank you.

@SportsInjuryPhysio 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@roisindunne7639 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video 🤗 super helpful

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ilovespedupsongs... 2 жыл бұрын

This video is so good bc I sprained my ankle! 😭 so thanks

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@cityscapekonsultconstrict9758 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@rjsleigh Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Thank you very much.

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@mikamaya8345 Ай бұрын

Thanks just done my 1st step really light step... I"ll practice next day.... Thanks a lot....

@SportsInjuryPhysio Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@rebeccahardman7159 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nemonemo6285 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@oatatus4102 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! fractured my foot so this vid gave some relief

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@therobotengineer9834 2 жыл бұрын

I had a foot operation. Thanks so much!

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@ofossed Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this really helped

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@bandanarai5744 5 ай бұрын

TYSM for the advice

@SportsInjuryPhysio 5 ай бұрын

No problem!!

@gillianstewart8442 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful. 3 weeks post surgery for trimalleolar dislocation. Thank you.

@1955ij 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this it has been very helpful as just starting to partial weight bear on crutches

@kiranthakur5308 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot❤️

@mandehrayhan 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks.. ❤

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mollyfoot2871 2 жыл бұрын

I just broke my ankle, this is so helpful

@Delantaegaming 2 ай бұрын

Same

@ZerooooooooooooooooooooO 11 ай бұрын

Hiiii Mam!!!! Thank you!!!!! You're a life saver!!!! You're such a great person:)

@SportsInjuryPhysio 11 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@jessicabrennan7951 Жыл бұрын

I was just complaining to my husband that every time I set up a new crutch/stick at home, it feels perfect but as soon as I get outside I find it's too short. You've just solved the mystery: shoes. I'm so embarrassed that this has never occurred to me; I always set it up at home in my bare feet and then go outside all lopsided 😂

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@johngreen8693 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant, thank you for all the help from crutch length to one crutch walking! Just a note, if you have a cast or boot (as I have), the leg lengths are different and do create their own imbalance.

@SportsInjuryPhysio 5 ай бұрын

Not sure whether this is available in all countries, but there are products for evening up your leg length while you have a cast or boot, e.g. geni.us/EsVA4I

@johngreen8693 5 ай бұрын

@@SportsInjuryPhysio Thanks!!

@Nancynato Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@cheetah3107 4 ай бұрын

tqsm❤

@Doggybros927 Жыл бұрын

Tysm

@Sailor426 3 ай бұрын

This make sense , I’ve been hopping and holding my leg up scared to put it on the ground as my Doc said “ don’t put weight on it “ will try this way and hopefully won’t hurt any flies 👍

@SportsInjuryPhysio 3 ай бұрын

Good luck with your recovery!

@0kmadelynbackinbusiness884 3 жыл бұрын

i have different crutches, it’s very confusing when i use them quickly

@itemushmush Ай бұрын

thank you

@SportsInjuryPhysio Ай бұрын

Welcome!

@sebulemokwena9250 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Most welcome

@soloboyz_3v3r90 3 жыл бұрын

How long does harm strimg tendinopati take time to recover

@KL-lv5eu 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I've been searching for all the guidance to walk with a elbow crutch and this is the best.

@SportsInjuryPhysio 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@sadiadeen4875 3 ай бұрын

I fractured my toe so this helps me a lot 😊

@nomfundompanza54 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@SportsInjuryPhysio 5 ай бұрын

Welcome

@ElaineHayward103 3 ай бұрын

Broke my ankle on the 16th of march. Struggling with crutches and keeping my balance so rather used a walker. Will have to use crutches again though so need all the help i can get

@SportsInjuryPhysio 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your recovery.

@Kayla-pu6kz 2 жыл бұрын

I have a full leg cast and it's so hard to walk😭

@MonsterHunterBoi Жыл бұрын

I'm 13, I tripped on metal stairs and broke some of my foot and I have to wear a black padded boot, this helpful

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Glad you found this useful! Good luck with your recovery!

@alexanderadavar6439 2 жыл бұрын

Is it generally not recommended to walk with the crutch same side? I have Hypermobile EDS and need the crutch to support my left leg, but my right shoulder joint is far too unstable to support any weight

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 жыл бұрын

You should do what works best for you. It doesn't make sense to force your right arm to work if that will cause you more trouble. If using the crutch in your left hand provides the support you need, then go for it.

@joe-5D Жыл бұрын

Does this apply to meniscus tears as well? In terms of helping get my walking down?

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Yes, crutches can help to get you moving. But try not to spend too much time on crutches, so get help from a physio (if you haven't already) to get the injury rehabbed. Here's our video on meniscus tears: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZycorF-1t7OZ3U.html

@rohaanahmad Ай бұрын

This is so helpful for me, but how do I walk if I have a knee immobilizer on my leg?

@SportsInjuryPhysio Ай бұрын

You will likely have to keep that leg straight out in front of you and just use your uninjured leg. It can also help to wear a shoe with a thick sole on your support leg or even add an Even-up (geni.us/EsVA4I) to it so that you're higher on that side and can move the one that can't bend through more easily.

@rohaanahmad Ай бұрын

@@SportsInjuryPhysio oh, thank you so much. It definitely helps ❤️

@wesleydeer889 Жыл бұрын

Finally somebody that has a brain and actually wants you to learn

@fru1tsalad457 Жыл бұрын

I actually came here because I was curious as to how people walked with crutches. Though from watching how you walk I've realized I walk with the fronts of my feet without the "roll" and I was wondering if that was normal. If not then could it lead to future problems?

@sophiethehermitcrab Жыл бұрын

Maybe toe walker?

@lajwantishahani1225 Ай бұрын

Can I use a walker instead of crutches? At 61 years I'm a bit wobbly and need to get back my balance. The ankle support is hugely helpful in stabilizing though.

@SportsInjuryPhysio Ай бұрын

I don't know what injury you have but a walker is usually a good substitute for crutches - always best to ask your doctor who actually knows your situation

@msblue1003 Жыл бұрын

Great video... easy with naked arms... But what if you are wearing a jacket or a coat, and it doesn't fit through the loops??... I need to walk through rain and snow!

@aimeelazz 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I was just cleared to begin partial weight baring on my ankle, can I use only one crutch for this?

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 ай бұрын

Ask the person who is in charge of your rehab or who told you to start weightbearing - we can't make safe suggestions without knowing your full situation.

@northernfireworks402 2 жыл бұрын

I have a tibial plateau fracture of my right leg and am able to get up and down stairs easily with one forearm crtuch and holding the banister. How do I carry the other crutch for when I'm on a flat surface at the top amd bottom of stairs? Any suggestions much appreciated

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that there is any good solution for carrying it. Some of my patients have either bought an extra crutch so they could leave on at the top and bottom or they have hooked the round bit of the extra crutch around their forearm so it dangles loosely sticking out to the back as they climb up and then they just slide it down ahead of them for coming down.

@northernfireworks402 2 жыл бұрын

@@SportsInjuryPhysio Thanks very much for your advice and will try what you say about dangling the one not in use on my forearm. Might try to get hold of another too. All the best and thanks again.

@angelinebarnard7300 Жыл бұрын

We're are your practice? Would like to make an appointment with you

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

Hi Angeline, Our physios are based in the UK, but we're an online practice who do our consultations via video call, so we see patients from all over the world. More information here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

@rebelbaloch2334 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell the name of the company of this pair of crutches? Please?

@markpugner9165 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to post the same question. They look exactly like the ones I just ordered from Amazon for less than $50($48). They're the Medline MDS805161 model.

@Gamer-xz1ik 2 ай бұрын

I am on crutches for only a week should I bother learning the shadow walk

@SportsInjuryPhysio 2 ай бұрын

It really depends on your situation, but shadow walking usually makes the transition easier.

@ihabel-alami6605 Жыл бұрын

Found very difficult to shadow walk without actually putting weight on my injured leg

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

If you can't manage that and you are not yet allowed to put weight through the leg, then it is better to keep it bent up away from the floor.

@Og-Judy 2 жыл бұрын

Left foot right crutch Right foot left crutch. How I walk. Bad lower back keeps me from walking unassisted.

@standupcomedywithsharmaji926 3 жыл бұрын

Mem my son age 16 after deep squats lcl knee pain'last 4 year please reply me help me please

@mariamaboumia9284 3 жыл бұрын

Lose weight .physiotherapy.omega 3.curcuma.tens.k tape.avoid stairs

@sudeshna3985 2 ай бұрын

Does anyone have/had calcaneus fracture?

@AlphariusOmeagon 9 ай бұрын

İ was stuck in the toilet befote seeing this.

@chewytaco8251 3 ай бұрын

Anybody else here after ACL reconstruction?

@msblue1003 Жыл бұрын

I've got one good, one bad leg... Is it all right to use only one crutch, without putting my arm through the loop, like a walking stick?... I can't get my coat through the loop

@SportsInjuryPhysio Жыл бұрын

In my experience it is better to use a walking stick then because these crutches are not really stable and have a way of flicking out from you if you don't put your arm through the loop

@msblue1003 Жыл бұрын

@@SportsInjuryPhysio thanks for our kind reply - - would a stick give me full support like a crutch, as I cannot really put any weight on my right leg when I walk and the stick would have to bear all my weight? I am not fat though

@lisalisa-ge4ic 4 ай бұрын

I'm doing the pretend walking now! My brain and body was scared as I been on crutches for 7 weeks now age 56. I do bio metric exercises! Circles and stretches and soaking and circulation is flooding back praise Jesus

@SportsInjuryPhysio 4 ай бұрын

This video may perhaps also help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqt1l9intL7Dj2w.html