Tips for choosing and using canes - Mayo Clinic
May 26, 2023 · A cane can improve balance and mobility. Learn about the choices that are available and how to use a cane correctly.
Tips for choosing and using walkers - Mayo Clinic
Aug 15, 2023 · A walker can provide balance and improve mobility. Understand the different types of walkers and how to use them.
Struggling to walk without a cane after TKR - Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 16, 2024 · I was on a walker until about 2 weeks ago and am now using a cane. I see the stories of folks who made tremendous progress with the range of motion and were walking unassisted well …
Walking sticks vs. canes - which is better? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 25, 2024 · When my mobility became more impaired and I had to use a walker, the stress on wrists and shoulders quickly became evident. At one point (having a weak left leg from polio as a baby), I …
Living With Large-Fiber Neuropathy - Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 27, 2024 · It’s made me want to learn how to use a cane correctly. This afternoon, I’ll be meeting with my neurodoc’s NP to review my recent genetic test results. I will ask her if a few sessions with a …
Learning to walk normal after knee replacement - Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 22, 2019 · I had to smile a little when you said you walk like your leg is made of wood. I said the same thing to my husband. I found that I just needed to try and walk with a normal gait. I was …
Broken leg - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jul 1, 2022 · If you have a displaced fracture, the care team may need to move the pieces of bone back into their proper positions before applying a splint — a process called reduction.
Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts - Mayo Clinic
Dec 11, 2024 · Ian Roth: Children often are taught at a young age to wash their hands — before eating and after using the restroom. It's an easy and effective way to stay healthy and avoid spreading …
No Control of Lower Leg One Year After Total Hip Replacement
Dec 18, 2024 · IT'S BEEN 11 MONTHS, & I EITHER USE A WALKER OR HOLD ON TO SOMETHING TO MOVE AROUND OUR HOME, & A WALKER IF GOING OUT OF THE HOUSE. NO ONE CAN …
How To Prevent: “Help I’ve Fallen…” | Mayo Clinic Connect
Jun 28, 2022 · Possible activities may include walking, using a recumbent bike, and water aerobics. Tai Chi and yoga, including chair yoga are excellent at decreasing the risk of falling.