How To Use Crutches Properly - The Nebraska Medical Center

[julie-tuce]

Fractured my ankle new to the whole crutches thing I miss walking

[Tammy_Tammy]

This was so helpful! Before I watched this, I felt so stupid trying to figure it out on my own. I've never used crutches ever in my life, but I knew I was doing something wrong lol. Thanks so much, I have school in one hour and I don't feel as stupid anymore, I still need practice though.

[patrickconnors]

A lifesaver! I severly sprained my ankle, and I had no idea how to use my crutches. Thankyou Nebraska Medical Center!

[pookitypoo]

I am amazed how many people do NOT receive instructions after being given crutches. Using them improperly can not only be uncomfortable and cause people to NOT use them, but it can cause damage after long term use. Crutch training is mandatory at our hospital. Thank you for supplying this information!

[candeeloo]

Thank you for this video. I had surgery on my left foot a week and a half ago and my armpits have been constantly sore from the crutches 😥 I realized after watching your video that they were too long so I adjusted them and I feel much better. Also the part about the stairs was very helpful too. I appreciate the slow directions given in the video, I had no problem following along 👍 🙂

[RMtheCOOLEST]

I had knee surgery yesterday morning and I don't quite have the hang of walking on crutches yet. Thank you. I'm confident in trying again

[Paulsmuse]

Thank you for taking the time to submit this video. I broke my pelvis last night and trust me, it is horrible. I cannot put any weight on my left leg. I just had multi fusion ACDF surgery in November and am fully disabled by several other chronic health issues so things are challenging as it. It was a freak this video really helped me (with my husband watching with me and coaching). Thank you again. Very good video!

[ladybug]

I want to stress--never never ever support your weight on the top of the crutch. The nerve damage that can easily result from doing that is no joke. You could end up with permanent disability in one or both arms and hands. I feel that I have to say this because I see SO many people doing this, and not just when they are standing around either. I've even seen this when the crutches are properly adjusted--you can tell because the crutch user is leaning too far down or forward.--basically hanging on or over the top of the crutch. If your 'pits are sore after using your crutches or if you have numbness or tingling in your arm or hand then you are probably using your crutches incorrectly.

[missaelrenteria]

Damn she tripped me out with her eyes all open like that lmao

[hshshshshshshs]

I broke my Malleolus bone yesterday. I'm using crutches for the first time in my life and this is very helpful. Thank you so much!!!

[Ravenfey]

I'm a nurse who just tore my gastrocnemius and working in cardiology had little knowledge of crutches.. Lol thanks so much this video has been very illuminating!

[kimberleeroberts]

Thank you! The adjustment of the handle/grip was never explained to me at the hospital. This one little change made a world of difference!

[kadiyahhall]

Wow, thank you for this insightful and helpful video. I'm on crutches right now a I now know that I have been walking wrong sitting wrong, and walking up and down stairs wrong all along. ❤❤❤

[breen]

Yesterday, a ligament in my knee tore away from my bone and took a piece of bone with it. I have never experienced this much pain in my life. It is extremely swollen and bruised. I went to the ER and they gave me crutches and a brace for my knee. I have never walked on crutches before. Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful especially because all of my classes in school are upstairs (so everyday I will have to climb up and down the stairs).

[amyk]

I am so glad I found this video. My daughter fractured her foot and the woman that was supposed to teach her how to use the crutches didn't.. Now teaching her how to use crutches. Thanks

[kaitlynnelynch]

This was extremely helpful! My hand pieces were too far down on my crutches which was causing them to go into my armpit. I bumped up the hand pieces and everything feels much better! I also was having trouble figuring out how to do stairs, so I will implement what this video had said. Thanks for the demonstration!

[Jacob]

Thank you very much for the advice! I ended up needing to use crutches for my ankle and I kinda thought I knew more about using them until i watched this video.

[leticiaeleanorcastillo]

I broke my foot in cheer being one of the flyers and now I'm on crutches, I had no idea how to use them and this video helped so much thank you!! x.

[blackmist]

Before this video I felt like my arm pits were gunna rip in half

[shanellnelson]

Omg thank you so much I broke my toe yesterday and learning how to use crutches!!!