How To Use Crutches Properly - The Nebraska Medical Center

This video draws upon the expertise of one of the physical therapists at The Nebraska Medical Center to show you the proper way to use crutches. Included are how to correctly stand up and sit down using crutches, how to go up and down stairs and how walk with crutches. You are also reminded of some things you shouldn't do while using them to avoid further injury. For more information, or to find a physical therapist to help with your recovery, call 1-800-922-0000, or visit http://www.NebraskaMed.com.

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[TheMrSkaterboy14]

My doctor said don't use them on stairs

[NebraskaMedCenter]

@TheMrSkaterboy14 Best to follow your doctor's advice. We're not there with you and your doctor is, so definitely go with those orders.

[JRBouncerz2010]

I got crutches today after me knee locked. The crutches I have are different from these ones though. Will these things still work with my crutches?

[NebraskaMedCenter]

@JRBouncerz2010 These guidelines should still work, but double check with your doctor or physical therapist before trying advanced things like going up stairs.

[MilkyYUan]

Do you mind if i used this video in my school presentation??

[NebraskaMedCenter]

@MilkyYUan We don't mind at all - please feel free to use this. Hope it helps!

[ThisIsHafiy]

God bless this video! Really helped alot! The physiotherapist taught me the wrong thing!

You shown on the segment ' How do I stand up' just like how you demostrate. I underwent Calcaneum ORIF on my right feet. so I have only left leg to hold my weight. The therapist demo me positioned the crutches on my left side before getting up. And I tried following you position it on my right side, its more efficient.

Thank you!



[Danaproductionz]

This video is a life savior! I got my crutches yesterday. After watching your video i realized i wasnt doing some things right! Thank you for posting this!:) It has become alot easier!

[mileyrocks1234ify]

Can you be 9 to get crutches?

[MilkyYUan]

@NebraskaMedCenter thanks a lot~~

[NebraskaMedCenter]

@kathiemt Sorry, we don't have a video on that. Maybe your doctor or physical therapist (if you have one) can help?

[kathiemt]

@NebraskaMedCenter thanks for your message. Do you have any clips on how to get in and out of a car? I've not had any success finding clips to help me.