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7 Signs that Crutches Aren’t Right for Your Child

Posted by Brooke Williams

 

 

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When your child injures herself and the doctor tells you she needs to remain non-weight bearing while she heals, you might automatically assume she will get around on crutches for the duration of her recovery. However, there are a lot of other options out there and it’s possible that crutches aren’t the right match for your child. Keep an eye out for these signs in order to assess whether or not crutches are the right mobility device for her recovery.

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How to Fly on an Airplane with Crutches

Posted by Brooke Williams

Flying_with_your_knee_scooterIf your holidays mean a lot of travel and your family doesn’t live very close, you might be looking at a trip on an airplane. Navigating busy airports and small plane seats can be hard enough on two feet, much less one. But these tips will help you get yourself organized and ready for the trip.

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4 Tips to care for someone on crutches

Posted by Tom Schwab

Tips to care for someone on crutches Being on crutches is not only a physical challenge; it is also an emotional ordeal.  Not only is the injured person dealing with the pain of her injury, but she is also going through an emotional period of time during which she will need plenty of support.  If she injured herself in a silly way, she might feel regret or even guilt over the event that landed her on crutches.  If she had surgery, she will likely feel worry and anxiety over her recovery and all of the things she cannot do while she is keeping her weight off her injured leg.  When someone you know and love is injured, there are likely a lot of people around them who will jump in and offer help.  Not everyone will think about the emotional side of the injury, however.  Here are some things you can do to care for someone on crutches on an emotional level.

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Topics: crutches, Recovery

3 Places You don't want to go on Crutches after Foot Surgery

Posted by Tom Schwab

3 Places You don't want to go on Crutches after Foot SurgeryWhen you are on crutches for an extended period of time, chances are you are going to want to get out of the house and do some things.  There are a number of places you might have to go and there are places you just want to go.  Here are a few examples of places you might go when you are on crutches and how one of the alternative mobility devices can make that trip easier.

 

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Topics: crutches, Recovery

4 Reasons to Look into Modern Options to Crutches

Posted by Brooke Williams

teach an old dog a new trick forget crutches If you have ever had an injury to your foot or ankle that has caused you to be non-weight bearing (NWB) for any length of time, you know what a challenge it can be to be on crutches.  Getting around is harder…you endure other pain and discomfort because of the crutches and so on and so forth.  If you injure yourself again or even have to have surgery on your foot or ankle, there are a number of reasons you should look into alternative to crutches for your recovery period.  Here are just a few:

 

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