How To Use a Walker With One Leg

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simplestepsmobility.com/mobili... If a person is non-weight bearing or they may be an amputee, they may still need to use a walker to get around with.
When a person has to use a walker with only one leg, it's important to keep in mind to avoid the tendency to "hop". It's a common mistake to think that just because you can only use one leg to walk, then you have to hop on that one leg.
It's better to "walk" on the one leg rather than hop. Push the walker in front of you, bear the weight on your arms, and slowly lift your one leg and "step" forward with it.
This technique allows a person to walk safely and more smoothly. The video explains it in detail.

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@bernardm2312 Год назад

Thank you kindly for the demonstration and advice. Very helpful indeed.

@SimpleStepsMobility Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@beaumathewson1379 5 лет назад

Good video! Showed me how to do it before I went to physical therapy.

@keithfionda6499 5 месяцев назад

There are many way to do what works for u

@kcmcnut 2 года назад

Thank you so much! i have been hopping for 5 weeks ....,,I will try walking like you show

@justiceusa3267 4 года назад

Great idea thks

@shybutterfly1 2 года назад

Thank you so much . The difference may seem minute, but it makes a big difference in a patient dependent on one leg and he/ she certainly would not want to hurt the good leg. Many hospitals forget to reiterate this. I have a question. Is it a good idea to stand on one leg and do something in kitchen or brushing teeth like say 10 mins? If so whats the best way go do, so as to not hurt the good leg, we we r essentialy putting full body weight on one good leg

@allmyrattys 4 года назад

I'm going to try this next time. Thanks

@mariacashin315 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I had surgery on my ankle and I’ve been hopping. My hands are bruised

@SimpleStepsMobility 7 месяцев назад

I hope you have a speedy recovery!

@mariacashin315 7 месяцев назад

@@SimpleStepsMobility Thank you!

@misspimzilla 2 года назад

Thanks, that helps a lot.

@bryangorman4094 Год назад

I'm 75 yes old broke my ankle real bad having trouble with scooter so might ask physio could I try that Thank you so much Ellen New Zealand

@claudiaslover4911 3 года назад

My other leg is so weak and gets tired after a couple minutes standing?

@kathleenrodgers8417 3 года назад

Great video! Just wondering if you have any tips for an 80 year old woman recovering from 2nd knee surgery who is about 5' tall and must be upwards of 200 lbs.?

@SimpleStepsMobility 7 месяцев назад

I can only recommend that you ask your doctor to send out a home physical therapist to evaluate her in person. She will need better advice than I could give online

@alicebentley4606 9 месяцев назад

Tks only allowed to take ma u be 1 step not walking yet. 78 yrs old 200 # and both legs broken severely and fr leg still non weight bearing and left leg only really to stand but need to be able to get to wheelchair and in bathroom

@SimpleStepsMobility 9 месяцев назад

Man, that’s an awful situation. I would ask the doctor for a home physical therapy consult to see what you’re working with a show you a safe way to move around. If you are able to weightbear through at least 1 leg, it’s feasible to be able to pivot to the commode. But bathrooms are usually pretty tight working spaces. A “drop arm” commode may be easier to use than trying to get into the bathroom

@garnetsfriend Год назад

not helpful for me, left quad rupture, complete. sugery and brace that must be straihgt and absolutely non weight bearing for 3 months.

@SimpleStepsMobility Год назад

Well, first of all I am sorry that you've suffered from a quad rupture. I have worked with others who have and it's not something anyone should experience. However, it's kind of hard to use a walker or crutches for that matter if you're NWB AND have to keep your leg straight. If you use a thicker soled shoe on your good foot, it may give you enough clearance to swing your leg through. But it's a challenge either way. Get better soon and best of luck with your rehab.