tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post2191822891175299726..comments2023-10-12T00:18:31.629+11:00Comments on Alex's Cycle Blog: Tip Toe through the TulipsAlex Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00698332397074026424noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-1009589801866383052007-11-11T06:00:00.000+11:002007-11-11T06:00:00.000+11:00Way to go Alex! (and Schooner)Way to go Alex! (and Schooner)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323703412694643324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-79067209209668530482007-11-11T01:39:00.000+11:002007-11-11T01:39:00.000+11:00I'm not sure what type of crutches you're using bu...I'm not sure what type of crutches you're using but I find that the Lofstrand (aka Canadian, aka forearm) type are much easier to use, and are less bulky...overall a better experience for long time use.<BR/><BR/>Another tip is to transition to just a single crutch...use it opposite of the amputation side. It allows a much more "normal" type of gait but still will give you a lot of support.Rich Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12648056456534327175noreply@blogger.com