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Walkingdownstairswhileon crutches is one of the most challenging and dangerous areas of mastering the use of crutches. Be patient and deliberate while learning. ?To go down stairs, hold your injured foot out in front of you and hop down each stair on your good foot. ...
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Myasthenia gravis walking problems can affect your quality of life. Using assistive equipment and making home adaptations can help you manage potential walking difficulties and balance problems caused by muscle weakness.If walking problems are an issue, adaptive equipment such as crutches, canes, ...
t have any bannisters/hand rails on your stairs or only have one on one side, usingcrutchesor a stick can help. You can use the crutch like a rail and reduce the pressure through the knee. Indeed, studies have shown that using a walking cane can reduce the forces through the medial ...
“How long will I be out of my normal routine?” Although this is an important question, there is much more to ACL surgery recovery than just getting back on your feet. Even after you can walk without crutches or other assistive devices, your body is still healing, and the recovery ...
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