2007-01-06 22:58:42 · 10 answers · asked by toothlesscrone 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I hate to say it but if you use a walking stick that is too long or too short you can easily make things worse injury wise
Speak to a doctor or go to a walk-in centre for advise. if you need a stick they will supply the correct size and show you how to use it
2007-01-07 05:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by The Fat Controller 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there, i am a Physiotherapist and the answer to your question is the left hand. Always opposite to your injured side. You are trying to even the weight between left and right.
The stick should also be the correct height for you....stand up straight with you arm hanging down by your side, the stick should come to level with the wrist joint. Level with the bony lump you have on the little finger side of the wrist. If the stick is not the right height for you it will effect you walking and you should go to MIU/A&E and get an elbow crutch.
You should also try to maintain the range of movement of the joint and use the RICE principal of REST ICE COMPRESSION and ELEVATION with analgesia as required to reduced swelling and allow movement.
Hope this helps.
If you do not see an improvment in 5 days seek advice from your nearest MIU department and a physiotherapy refferral.
Hope you feel better soon.
2007-01-07 07:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by roodle007 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im a orthopaedic plaster technician so we give these aswell as crutches out all the time.The walking stick needs to be on the opposite side to your injured leg not the same side at all,listen to me and the physio whos answered we give these out all day everyday.Also your arm needs to be straight.Its better thou if you can borrow a elbow crutch these are far more better then a walking stick,these give you more support,you will be shown the correct height by the hospital if you can borrow one.Good Luck
2007-01-07 08:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey bad luck. Ive been through same. First the stick needs to be on the side that twisted (right). I found the most comfort by keeping my back straight and having the stick long enough just to place pressure on my arm when straight, this gives you good enough support. Hope you recover quickly.
2007-01-07 07:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Branded 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have damaged your right side then you will be needing support on that side so you would use it in your right hand and as for height that is all down to what you feel at ease with! Hope your are well again soon!
2007-01-07 07:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by The Weird One! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Right hand to support right leg, and high enough to keep your arm and back straight.
Get well soon.
2007-01-07 07:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by lou b 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would carry the cane on the same side as the sore knee....and if you can raise it high/lower enough that when you step on that side ...you are taking most of the weight on the cane .......not the sore knee!
2007-01-07 07:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The one that makes it most comfortable walking.
2007-01-07 07:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just try it, the pain or lack of it will tell you when you have it right
2007-01-07 07:00:36 · answer #9 · answered by Agustin-Jean F 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
however it feels the most comfortable
2007-01-07 07:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by hey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋