[Blindtlk] How do you use crutches?

[Nikki Wunderlich]

you move the crutches forward at the same time, then you swing forward 
landing on your good foot.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chasity Jackson" <chasityvanda at charter.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 4:27 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] How do you use crutches?


> Hi Everyone,
>
> I was just curious if anyone can explain how to use crutches? I know you 
> hold them under your arm and hold the handles down below...But when do you 
> put each one in front of you in conjunction to walking? Do you, for 
> instance, put the right crutch out when you step with your left foot? I 
> just had foot surgery and I am in a cast. Crutches will help me. I asked 
> my Podiatrist and the people at the surgery center to help me, but they 
> said since they weren't technically licensed to do that, they weren't 
> legally allowed to show me. Is it possible to use crutches and a cane? If 
> not, I'm not terribly worried about it. I am mainly planning to use them 
> around the house anyway to keep some of the weight off of my healing foot. 
> Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
> Chasity
>
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