frustrated with crutch questions !!!!

[jollygirl098]

can anybody help me in understanding how pt walks on crutches. the three point. it took me some time to master walker and cane. any notes, pic or image is appreciated :)

[caliotter3]

I could never figure this out so I said too bad and concentrated elsewhere. To this day, I don't know this. Sorry couldn't be of any help.

[passion4people]

The way I remember crutch questions is like this : 3- points crutch has 3 points touching down(R&L crutch and 1 leg). Weak leg & both crutches move together and then move good leg forward. Hope it helps.

[jollygirl098]

ok so 3 points mean that 3 points are touching down. Right and left crutch makes two points and one leg makes 3rd point. weak legs goes first with crutches and then strong leg.

Thanks passion4people. I just used this logic to solve question and it worked.

[passion4people]

You are welcome . I'm glad you understood it.:)

[jadu1106]

Here is a link to a youtube video on using assistive devices, it goes through crutch walking, canes and walkers. Hope this helps!