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QuestionWhere should the adjustable handles be?Mayami Oyanagi is a Physical Therapist and the owner of PT STOP Physical Therapy & Wellness, an individualized physical therapy practice in Los Angeles, California. With over 14 years of experience, Mayami specializes in orthopedic injuries, manual therapy, and sports medicine. She holds an MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Hartford. Mayami is also a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She treats the root cause of her client’s problems by utilizing biomechanical assessments.You want your handles to be at roughly waist height. If they're too low, you might get a sore neck or shoulders. If they're too high you may put strain on your back or arms.
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QuestionWhat does the weight limit on crutches refer to? Can a 400-lb person use 325-lb limit crutches safely?Dr. DeMuro is a board certified Pediatric Critical Care Surgeon in New York. He received his MD from Stony Brook University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and was a previous American College of Surgeons (ACS) Fellow.The weight limit on the crutches indicates the maximum weight that the crutches can support. You do not want to exceed the weight limit as they could collapse and cause further injury. A patient would need to get crutches that are appropriate for his or her size and weight. A 400-lb person should look for bariatric or heavy duty crutches that have a higher weight limit.
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QuestionHow do I use one crutch?Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.Place the crutch under the arm opposite your weaker leg. Move the crutch forward and step with your weaker leg at the same time. Keep the crutch close to your body for support and balance. Support your weight on both your crutch and your weaker leg.
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QuestionI severely sprained my foot and toe, and my doctor gave me an ankle wrap. Can I buy crutches to use?Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.Buying crutches to use should not be a problem as many stores including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and others sell crutches. Sometimes, if you went to see your primary care provider for your injury, he or she might be able to give you crutches for free.
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