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JCRIII
JCRIII
House using cane on wrong side when walking
Dec 3 2008, 3:00 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 3 2008, 3:00 PM EST
THIS INFORMATION IN NO WAY REPLACES A MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS RECOMMENDATION.
As with any medical device please see you doctor before sizing and use.

Using your cane properly will increase stability and balance while walking
or standing. You should use your cane on the opposite side of your injury or
weakness, regardless of which hand is your dominant one. Put all of your
weight on your unaffected leg, then step with your affected leg and the cane
at the same time a comfortable distance forward. With your weight supported
on both your cane and your affected leg, step through with your unaffected
leg.
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Supergrl126301
1. RE: House using cane on wrong side when walking
Dec 3 2008, 7:41 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 3 2008, 7:41 PM EST
yes, and thats how i had to use one crutch after a leg injury/surgery. my PT (physical therapist) and my OS (orthopedic surgeon) had me use it on the opposite side.
And in one of the earlier episodes House's arm was hurting him and Wilson even told him "well maybe if you used it in the right hand" or something like that. Do you find this valuable?    

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