(HealthDayNews) -- If a broken leg or some other injury has you hobbling around on crutches, other parts of your body may be taking more strain and need added attention.
According to the Sports Medicine Institute in Buffalo, NY, while using crutches you should:
- Use body lotion or talcum powder to prevent chafing, since the crutches may rub against the skin between your arm and chest.
- Put extra padding on the crutch grips to prevent your hands from growing tired or sore.
- Avoid leaning on the crutches. This puts pressure on your armpits. If you feel pressure and you're using the crutches in the correct manner, they are too long and need to be shortened.
