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5 Reasons Foot Dr.s recommend Goodbye Crutches after Injury or Surgery
It happened. You injured yourself and now you are in the non-weight bearing status. Or perhaps you had to have surgery and found yourself in a similar non-weight bearing situation. Whatever your...
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What to Pack for a Vacation includes Crutches
When you go on vacation, you have your regular list of items to pack. You'll need clothes, your bathroom items, your swimsuit, snacks for the kids and so on. But when you are on crutches, there's a...
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4 Reasons to Look into Modern Options to Crutches
If you have ever had an injury to your foot or ankle that has caused you to be non-weight bearing (NWB) for any length of time, you know what a challenge it can be to be on crutches. Getting around...
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101 Things To Do a Dad on Crutches.
1. Ask other dads online questions about recovering. 2. Attach a camera to your crutches or head to film things from your perspective.3. Be adventurous and try a new restaurant.4. Become a great air...
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6 Ways to Spend Father's Day with a Dad on Crutches
If your dad recently had foot or ankle surgery and now has to spend his recovery on crutches, there are some things he can't do. Father's Day may be a different story this year than in years past....
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7 Perfect Presents for a Father on Crutches
Every year you search for a perfect gift for your dad for Father’s Day. This year, the search is even harder. Your dad injured himself and is hobbling around on crutches so in order to show you care,...
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101 Things for the Active Athlete to do on Crutches
Recovery on one foot after an injury or surgery can be tough. If you were active and athletic prior to your forced down time, it can be even worse. Here is a list we compiled from the members of The...
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How to Beat the Summer Heat with a Non-weight Bearing Injury and Crutches
The summer heat can really be miserable. But when you have a non-weight bearing injury, you are worse off than ever before. Sticking layers and layers around your foot and ankle in the form of a cast...
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6 Great Gifts for a Grandparent on Crutches
It’s strange! Your grandma is always the one making your cookies and your grandpa is the first one to tell the jokes and lend a hand, but now your grandparent is on crutches. You might feel a little...
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Coping with the Non-Weight Bearing Lifestyle Part 1-Before Surgery
If you know you have to have a foot or ankle surgery that is going to knock you down to one foot, you have a rough time ahead of you. But there are things you can do to help yourself cope with the...
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Coping with the Non-Weight Bearing Lifestyle Part 2-After Surgery
When you get home from your foot or ankle surgery, you have a lot of adjustments to make. Going from two feet down to just one during the recovery period is quite a challenge. These tips will help you...
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Coping with the Non-Weight Bearing Lifestyle Part 3 - Essential Items
When you have a foot or ankle surgery that puts you into the non-weight bearing status, there are a number of things that will make your life easier. This list can help you cope with your new...
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Tips for Your Summer on the Sidelines with Crutches
You probably always look forward to the summer months. Your children are home and there are so many things you want to do with them. But this summer, you find yourself on crutches in a non-weight...
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Foot or Ankle Sprains or Fractures...What to Do
Your feet and ankle support the rest of your body and allow you to remain mobile. When the two items work together correctly, you can go where you want to go. But if you start to feel pain in one of...
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Sprained Ankle Rehabilitation Tips
If you sprain an ankle, you are not alone. This is a very common injury, however, it can also lead to lifelong ankle problems. Many people sprain their ankle repeatedly and that can lead to long...
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How a Broken Leg Scooter Will Give You FREEDOM
The 4th of July is a time to celebrate and remember our freedom in the United States. When you are in the non-weight bearing mode, you might not really feel all that free. However, when you switch...
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Misery Loves Company, Even on Crutches! Join The Community
Having a foot or ankle injury that puts you into non-weight bearing road is nothing short of miserable. And when you are aching and lying around bored, you want company! Unfortunately, life goes on...
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10 Vital Items to Take to the Surgical Center for your Foot or Ankle Surgery
If you have to have foot or ankle surgery, you will have a little time to prepare for what is to come. When you think about going in for the surgery, there are a number of items you will want to take...
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The Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Eating for your Surgery Recovery
Proper eating sounds simple and sensible, but when you are recovering from an injury or surgery, it is even more important than ever before. You know your body needs the right fuel to get through any...
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20 Fun Things to do on Crutches
When you are languishing away on crutches, you may think that there is nothing fun left to do. Being on one leg actually gives you an advantage because there is a lot of fun that you do not normally...
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