What should i do to help relieve stresson my ankle/foot??
Question: i spranged my ankle playing basketball..doc says its minor...but ive been on crutches one day and there killing me....it should be healed in a week , two at max.....i wanna get a walking boot instead of crutches is this a good idea or does anyone have any other solutions...crutches are killing me...specially at my school i have to walk from one end to the other all day because my classes are set up to go from back of the school to the front continuesly..i dont know if i can make it much long on crutches.
Answers: If you are having this much trouble with crutches, I'm wondering if they were correctly fitted for you when you got them?
They should not be up tight in your arm pit (you can damage nerves in this area). When your hand is on the crutch hand piece, your arm should have a slight bend at the elbow. Take your weight through your hands when your leg swings through, not in your arm pit. Try to take smaller, more frequent strides.
Crutches are exhausting, so rest as much as possible.
If you continue to have problems, then maybe just strapping your ankle well (or using a boot) and using a walking stick may be acceptable, but best to check with your doctor.
Other options are to stay home and have your school work brought to you, or hire a wheel chair until you are mobile again.
Good luck!
Answers: If you are having this much trouble with crutches, I'm wondering if they were correctly fitted for you when you got them?
They should not be up tight in your arm pit (you can damage nerves in this area). When your hand is on the crutch hand piece, your arm should have a slight bend at the elbow. Take your weight through your hands when your leg swings through, not in your arm pit. Try to take smaller, more frequent strides.
Crutches are exhausting, so rest as much as possible.
If you continue to have problems, then maybe just strapping your ankle well (or using a boot) and using a walking stick may be acceptable, but best to check with your doctor.
Other options are to stay home and have your school work brought to you, or hire a wheel chair until you are mobile again.
Good luck!
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