Re: Crutches

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Posted by marian on October 07, 19104 at 10:50:44:

In Reply to: Re: Crutches posted by Gibby on October 02, 19104 at 11:04:51:

: That's great Marian. I only used crutches full-time immediately following my surgery (20 years ago) but I remember it was very liberating when I started using the prosthesis with one crutch. I can't remember how long I used one crutch but in not too long I switched to a lightweight cane and then gave that up too. What is it that still makes you feel like you can't go without the one crutch? Do you have the opportunity to work with a physical therapist - that might help if you can work with someone who is experienced with amputees. Good luck.

What makes me feel like I still need the crutch is I am scared to fall!!! I havent totally mastered the c-leg yet, I have had no therapy, I am self taught!!

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: : That's great Marian. I only used crutches full-time immediately following my surgery (20 years ago) but I remember it was very liberating when I started using the prosthesis with one crutch. I can't remember how long I used one crutch but in not too long I switched to a lightweight cane and then gave that up too. What is it that still makes you feel like you can't go without the one crutch? Do you have the opportunity to work with a physical therapist - that might help if you can work with someone who is experienced with amputees. Good luck. : What makes me feel like I still need the crutch is I am scared to fall!!! I havent totally mastered the c-leg yet, I have had no therapy, I am self taught!!

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