Broke my ankle yesterday...hospital gave me (non weight bearing) crutches...tried it out and nearly broke my neck...is there a knack to using them?
2007-02-05 00:07:34 · 5 answers · asked by zxr750gal 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
the hospital are supposed to show you how to use them before you leave. its a health and safety requirement. i know this doesnt answer your question but i thought i would tell you
2007-02-05 00:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I broke my ankle they made sure I knew how to use crutches before I left the hospital. It's true that some people have a mental block against it. The nurse who tested me out said that some people just can't or won't master it, usually (he said) older women who don't have a lot of confidence in their physical abilities. But unless there's a physical reason, you should be able to handle crutches if someone helps you to learn. You might also search the internet for brochures, etc. that hospitals hand out with released patients...
2007-02-05 02:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a trial and error thing,The hospital should have given you instructions on how to use the crutches,Contact the hospital and tell them that you have a problem in using them they will be able to help you.
Good luck...
2007-02-05 00:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have used crutches before and you have to:
-make sure the things beneath your arm pits are even on each side or else they will slip from beneath you.
-to walk with them, crutches first then foot, crutches first then foot.move crutches at the same time. ALWAYS!
2007-02-05 02:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by HorseLover#1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the hospital. they should tell you how to use it...
2007-02-05 00:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by Francis Alexander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋