Glad this helped - wishing you a speedy recovery : )

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.

Just came here for the stairs

@sistervloggers4093

6 жыл бұрын

Sarah van Laurne me too

@kindratorres3602

5 жыл бұрын

same

@avamarie955

5 жыл бұрын

Sarah van Laure same

@iringozaruba2207

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@drew6164

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

Tried the stair part and busted my shit.

@Kayyybenson

5 жыл бұрын

🤣

@isssabel7606

5 жыл бұрын

Fr I'm scared to do it

@paulinechung5189

5 жыл бұрын

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

@AaronTheEagle1

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

@eboniestickland2121

8 жыл бұрын

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

@kayxoxo2050

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly happend yo me

@danichristian9746

5 жыл бұрын

Katie's Channel no you can’t sis lol

@ryzech4168

5 жыл бұрын

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

@bluekat7366

5 жыл бұрын

@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

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

@tiffany89610

7 жыл бұрын

Same

@melaina4892

6 жыл бұрын

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

@redhikdileep9413

5 жыл бұрын

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

@redhikdileep9413

5 жыл бұрын

How long it will take to bear 100% weight

@mariachiodo8740

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@bailseyballs

4 жыл бұрын

So did I except idk if it's broken

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

@KTPHTV

8 жыл бұрын

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

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

Thanks Luke - wishing you a speedy recovery : )

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

10 жыл бұрын

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.

Hi Undine, hope you have a safe recovery

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

@gwenbreidinger9728

6 жыл бұрын

Husky Lives Matter same bro

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!)

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

@henryr5469

7 жыл бұрын

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

@user-cn2ij4cj5z

7 жыл бұрын

Henry R thank you

@chickenstrips6919

6 жыл бұрын

MaddiAndLucy SAME I NEED SUGARY FOR THE FIRST TIME SOOO SCARED

@lexifell8720

6 жыл бұрын

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

@ProGamer-dz1sz

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

Just broke my foot today😂 really helped

@bebeautiful5338

7 жыл бұрын

Anxiety! At the discø me to i brok it today

@Radstercrafter

6 жыл бұрын

be Beautiful منيار at the mexicø I brok it 2

@zenabahmed5296

6 жыл бұрын

Abbey same

@tylerwhite738

6 жыл бұрын

Abbey I dalt that you are lying

@omaraljamav2735

5 жыл бұрын

Same, lol

Hi Shahar, thanks! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

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

@jai-bj6wk

3 жыл бұрын

How did u injure it

"One hand on the chair" Me who is doing everything on a couch: 👁👄👁

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

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

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 😎

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

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.

I broke my tibia and school starts tomorrow thank you

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.

Gosh with the traffic in the hallways at school looks like I’ll be late to every class

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 😃

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

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

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

this is helpful school is in two days i need to learn QuiCkLy

Hi,I need feedback ASAP How do we go down and up a hill with crutches I have been having trouble lately so please give some advice

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

the way she says wingnut sounds so cute

I broke my tibia and fibulaa 4 days ago.Today i got crutches and i am scared to use them.What do you think,is it better for my dad to hold me while i jump on my healthy leg,or i should use crutches?I am scared of falling cause my leg hurts a lot and if a fall it will be painful.

Thanks Dean, glad you found it helpful : )

Going down is kinda more scary then going up

I have some right now, I hurt my knee, can I put a little pressure on my foot because sometime the Crutches hurt anything to help?

I was terrified to go to school because I have no idea how to use crutches😂 Thanks!

This helped a lot I just broke my leg and my bedroom was up stairs so I had to sleep on the couch

I got surgery on my knee so how can I get it straight going down if it’s in a brace that you can’t change it

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

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

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

For sit- to-stand I think we should push using the opposite hand, (hand of good leg side) and place crutches on the affected side . Please make me clear, I am confused

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

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.

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

Omg thank you soo much ❤ you helped a tremendous amount! Waay better than my doctor lol

thanks i broke my ankle i ve no idea how to use it specially we have stairs every where

I broke my hip and have to be on crutches for 2 months so thanks so for video it really helped!

@MyIgorman

8 жыл бұрын

How lond did it take to recover? (Just broke mine ): )

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

Hi Eduardo, it sounds like you had a bad accident - glad you were wearing a helmet. Good luck with all the stairs at school!

*sigh* I fractured my ankle on the stairs and I have school tomorrow

I had a right femur fracture, a third of my hip fractures. I had surgery for 2.5 months. I am currently suffering from muscular atrophy on my thighs. The doctor told me to do some work on the leg pain, I was worried about how to do. Can you help me and others like me? Thanks very much.

Watching this scares me. I need to use the crutches but I just can't seem to get the hang of it. I keep wanting to bear my weight on the armpit thingies. I'm not strong enough not to. And my right leg hurts supporting my weight. My left ankle can't have any weight on it.

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!

I was walking on the crutches wrong the whole entire day at school.. My good leg was burning, it hurt so badly.. :c But I think this video will hopefully help me. I'll try it tomorrow.

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

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

Hi I have a pelvis fracture and i am having problems with the crutches I can't move my left leg ( injured) I step with my right leg but my left leg still hurts from moving it Any handy tips I could use??

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.

Okay but um I’m in a difficult spot where my leg sticks out because of my brace I can’t bend my leg at all

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

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

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

She makes it look so easy

So glad there's ramps in my school

My daughter just broke her leg on Saturday this is so helpful 😅

I need this Cuz I hurt my knee nd might need crutches nd idk how to use it

Is it good going up and down in snail stairs?

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

This will really help my best friend

I just got crutches from landing a cart wheel wrong. This was helpful but I can't stop falling down stairs.

broke my ankle and fractured my tibia in 2 spots. ive fallen already trying to go upstairs the day i got home and im terrified to use them, i have 2 sets to go down in 2 days wish me luck

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

Every time i have the bad knee standing it always hurts, any advice?

@halianaandbootsdancers1605

8 жыл бұрын

Get a shell chair

Thanks broke 3 bones in my foot today an needed help

Thanks for helping me i broke my foot today :-(

@cassidyslife3716

9 жыл бұрын

😔sorry bout that

@asiaslaybabygurl3061

5 жыл бұрын

Shawnee Jimmerson i broke my ankle 2 years ago and was walking up the stairs and almost slipped on my sister toys

@itsoli2293

5 жыл бұрын

Same

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

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

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

Hi crazygirl, glad the video helped - hope you get better soon

I live on the top floor of my apartment complex, almost fell backwards down the stairs trying to go up them. Thanks for the video on how not to do that again.

@KTPHTV

9 жыл бұрын

+weedy wine Take care! Wishing you a speedy and safe recovery : )

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.

Great informational video and demonstration. Thank you.

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

Hi. I have a sprained ankle and I was wondering. 1) how do I get off the ground w crutches? 2) how do I prevent myself from tipping over?

@KTPHTV

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Alice, hope your ankle is better now. Sorry this is so late but hopefully it can help others who face the same problem: 1) how do I get off the ground w crutches? If you are unable to place any weight on the sprained ankle, you will need to stand up with the good leg using support from the crutch or a stable object such as a heavy chair to help you up. 2) how do I prevent myself from tipping over? To prevent from tipping over, try not to take steps that are too big (a normal step length is sufficient) and the placement of crutches should not be too near or too far away from the legs (correct distance:~1 foot length).