An operation on your foot or ankle can help you become more mobile in the long-term, but odds are you’re going to be a little physically limited in the short-term. You’re likely going to still need to get around the house or run some errands while you’re recovering from surgery, but what are some of […]
How To Safely Use Crutches
If you suffer a foot fracture or undergo an operation on your ankle, you may need to be non-weight bearing or limited-weight bearing for some time. Casts and walking boots can help to take pressure off the foot, but sometimes even those devices place too much stress on the foot. Those cases often call for […]
7 Tips for Traveling on Crutches
When vacation time rolls around, you will be excited to get away from it all. But, if you have an injury that causes you to hobble around on crutches, your excitement might be pushed to the side a bit. Being on crutches isn’t easy at home, much less away. However, there are a few things […]
5 Ways to Help Someone Recover after Foot Surgery
Foot surgery is not a major surgery in that the patient will not be in the hospital for an extended period of time. In fact, it is normally an outpatient procedure that sends the person home the very same day. However, the recovery period can still be rather long and painful. If you know someone […]
5 Tips for Staying Safe on Crutches in the Ice and Snow
Guest Blog by Tom Schwab, founder of GoodbyeCrutches. Follow Tom on twitter at @TMSchwab. Who ever came up with the sarcastic phrase “Funny as a crutch” surely had the challenge of using crutches in the winter on snow and ice. While staying non weight bearing after an injury or surgery is always challenging, winter conditions […]