tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post2821339761769394775..comments2024-01-02T13:43:52.659+05:30Comments on manki’s weblog: How to walk with an elbow crutch?Mankihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01719555448858778552noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-23565115236365630642016-05-05T23:49:29.852+05:302016-05-05T23:49:29.852+05:30helpful posthelpful postPeter Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-2299045163713704572012-05-14T15:12:21.911+05:302012-05-14T15:12:21.911+05:30Very sorry to hear that, Nasir. Wet, slippery flo...Very sorry to hear that, Nasir. Wet, slippery floors don't provide good support for crutches, so it can be difficult to balance. Not using the crutch when the floor is wet is an option: you may use a walker or have someone in family hold you when you walk. If these are not practically suitable options, ask your physiotherapist; he/she may be able to suggest something different. Wish you the best of luck!Mankihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719555448858778552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-83317492152670645392012-05-14T14:58:02.664+05:302012-05-14T14:58:02.664+05:30Hi Manki, I am using a single Elbow Crutch to supp...Hi Manki, I am using a single Elbow Crutch to support me in walking as the hip joint of left leg has been damaged due to polio. But sometimes I find it difficult to use the crutch special on wet floor. I felt down for several times while walking over the slippery floor and got injured. Is there any solutions for this problem.M Nasir Uddinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-27409754966977664022011-02-09T08:53:23.760+05:302011-02-09T08:53:23.760+05:30Good luck, ValMcK. Hope you soon discard the crut...Good luck, ValMcK. Hope you soon discard the crutch! :)Mankihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719555448858778552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-83802153471431870072011-02-08T23:17:56.333+05:302011-02-08T23:17:56.333+05:30I've just been given the go-ahead to weight-be...I've just been given the go-ahead to weight-bear after slipping on an icy path and fracturing my hip 7 weeks ago. I've to use only one elbow crutch now. I don't see my physio until next week so was looking for a 'How To' on the web. This is the advice on using 1-crutch I've found, so thank you! I'll keep it slow, don't worry. There's only one chance to get this right!ValMcKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-14518882525443474802010-09-30T09:28:12.149+05:302010-09-30T09:28:12.149+05:30I must digg your post so other people can see it, ...I must digg your post so other people can see it, really helpful, I had a tough time finding the results searching on the web, thanks.<br /><br />- MurkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-60895381416617448872010-08-18T13:34:25.664+05:302010-08-18T13:34:25.664+05:30@Anonymous: glad you find this useful. I'm no...@Anonymous: glad you find this useful. I'm not sure how well I can answer the question about will power. These things come to mind:<br /><br />1. <b>Focus on the positives</b>. Don't be worried that you cannot walk now, but watch closely and notice even the small improvements.<br /><br />2. <b>Be happy in general</b>. Watch movies, read comics or books, listen to music -- do anything you like and keep yourself happy. You need all the energy you can get for recovering fast; don't waste it on negative things.<br /><br />3. <b>Do things that would make you feel confident</b>. And avoid things that would make you lose your confidence.Mankihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719555448858778552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-80276023870610964612010-08-17T10:56:44.112+05:302010-08-17T10:56:44.112+05:30It is a useful tip. Even if we don't have the ...It is a useful tip. Even if we don't have the need to use crutch we may require it for a friend, relative and near and dear ones. <br />Dear Manki, can you also share how you recover and how much will power is required to walk on your own again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28645193.post-20831109373398731462009-02-04T22:02:00.000+05:302009-02-04T22:02:00.000+05:30Wow that's some howto :PI hope I never need to ref...Wow that's some howto :P<BR/><BR/>I hope I never need to refer it! Get well soon. :)Adihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262097034632244659noreply@blogger.com