melanie_b (144.53.226.---) 5:07pm Jun 14 2012
Hi guys,
I'm WBAT and have been told I can drop to one crutch when I feel ready. When I stand still I can put a little over 50% weight on my left leg with no pain, so I think I am close to ready. However, when I walk with two crutches, I struggle to put much weight on my bad leg - not because it hurts, but because I'm struggling with the mechanics - I am transferring weight from my left hand to my right side rather than my left, or worse, to my left underarm. I feel like if I switch to one crutch that will force me to put more weight on, but I am worried about doing it safely.
Any ideas? As usual this is a mental as well as physical battle for me. Should I just wait until I see the physio (next week) to try, and stick with two crutches in the meantime?
Thanks!
Apr 2012: Displ bimal fx,syndo injury,high fib fx,ORIF
Chronic syndo injury post screw removal in Jun
Sept: ORIF, debridement
Feb 2013: arthroscopy & screw removal, syndo "rock solid" woohoo!!
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