How to use Crutches -- Partial Weightbearing

How to use Crutches - This video will teach you how to adjust the crutches to the proper height, as well as how to use the crutches safely while walking, sitting and climbing stairs.

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[Sal_Lina]

I started partial weightbearing yesterday at my physical therapy appointment and I'm so happy. Cannot wait to keep practicing and getting back to normal

[eefonglee]

Thank you for your clear and comprehensive instructions.

[EliasOxide]

Thanks! I broke my ankle whilst playing volleyball and was instructed partial weight bearing. I was having a hard time with the crutches so this really helped.

[darthgaul]

The best instructional video I've found. Thank you.

[MsDancingdolphin]

Thank you for this. Had surgery on my ankle two weeks ago and hoping to be partial-weightbearing after my clinic review next week. Haven't been safe enough for crutches yet whilst non-weightbearing, I was too unsteady, so have been using a zimmer. Can't wait to get back to normal.

[sarahgilbert]

As shown/instructed by your Dr. ... are you kidding!? I almost had to tie him down to get a few questions answered, as did the other 5 ppl he saw behind different curtains!

No instruction at all, from the day of the fracture, to getting the air-cast, to partial weight bearing allowed today. So I search on line.
And get told off by hubby for doing so, because you can't trust the internet.

Why did it hurt under the middle of my foot as I tried a first step up stairs? Ankle was broken, not the foot?

I called the surgeon's office, but surprise: no call back after 3 hours.

[gillianstewart]

Great help. 2 weeks post surgery for dislocated trimalleolar ankle break. Painful!

[sandraobrien]

I find the thought of putting my injured leg down the stair first utterly terrifying.

[derekgliddon]

Thank you. by far the clearest video on the subject I have seen.

[haleyguerrero]

Thank you!! She seems nice I just got crutches yesterday and i have to adapt and learn how to get around school

[amandabrophy]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!

[uhidktbh]

Thank you, I broke my tibia and my fibula playin football so this really helped!

[mohit]

This is very helpful ! Thanku so much mam..

[hassanniy]

Hi i had fibula surgery and I have started walking at partial bearing after 4 months but my heel is not touching ground. Is it normal ?

[sophiachambers]

we dont use those type of crutches where i live

[garimarajvir]

Thanks for best information. I am also disable woman from two legs and want babies at the age of 45.i have only one baby and Christian woman Lahore Pakistan.