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8 years 2 months ago #150551 by spasm
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Hi Benefits and work team.
In the term “walking” what do they mean?
When I try to walk with 2 crutches I was observed by an OT yesterday she said my first 2 steps looked ok but then I lost complete control of my leg movements I was leaning backwards my legs were jerking uncontrollably upwards I was in a very vulnerable position and she was very worried that I was going to fall I was stopped and supported and a chair put behind me, my thoughts are that if I was going to fall I would of fallen face flat on the floor.
However I do have a modified single crutch with a swivel on the ferrule I use both hands on this crutch left main hand, right crossing over the front of my body this is how I usually transfer from my wheel chair my OT saw my trying to walk a short distance like this and she felt a lot happier. However this causes a lot of pain on my left shoulder, I have been advised not to walk like this. When I do walk like this after about 5 meters my left foot turns in and my knee starts to give way, usually I have my wait on the crutch and I pivot and fall on my right hand side.
When I try either way to walk my core muscles in the centre of my body and neck pull down, I have a powered wheel chair supplied by the NHS as they say quite obviously I cannot walk in a safe fashion my muscle movement specialist would say this as would my Botox injection’ist physio and OT.
So reading this now it seems a bit funny to ask what should I put in the form either I can stand and move a meter with a crutch, I could do this but it would be painful on my shoulder and back, or should I put I cannot walk 20 meters without severe pain reliably and safely.
Yours Spasm
In the term “walking” what do they mean?
When I try to walk with 2 crutches I was observed by an OT yesterday she said my first 2 steps looked ok but then I lost complete control of my leg movements I was leaning backwards my legs were jerking uncontrollably upwards I was in a very vulnerable position and she was very worried that I was going to fall I was stopped and supported and a chair put behind me, my thoughts are that if I was going to fall I would of fallen face flat on the floor.
However I do have a modified single crutch with a swivel on the ferrule I use both hands on this crutch left main hand, right crossing over the front of my body this is how I usually transfer from my wheel chair my OT saw my trying to walk a short distance like this and she felt a lot happier. However this causes a lot of pain on my left shoulder, I have been advised not to walk like this. When I do walk like this after about 5 meters my left foot turns in and my knee starts to give way, usually I have my wait on the crutch and I pivot and fall on my right hand side.
When I try either way to walk my core muscles in the centre of my body and neck pull down, I have a powered wheel chair supplied by the NHS as they say quite obviously I cannot walk in a safe fashion my muscle movement specialist would say this as would my Botox injection’ist physio and OT.
So reading this now it seems a bit funny to ask what should I put in the form either I can stand and move a meter with a crutch, I could do this but it would be painful on my shoulder and back, or should I put I cannot walk 20 meters without severe pain reliably and safely.
Yours Spasm
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8 years 2 months ago #150564 by Gordon
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The test is whether you can reliably stand and then move on the majority of days.
So your first task is to establish what you can do reliably and on the majority of days and this should give you an answer to what distance you should specify on the form.
If different crutches can effect your ability then you might want to give multiple examples for each situation.
The following guidance from the PIP Assessment guide may also be of help
Gordon
The test is whether you can reliably stand and then move on the majority of days.
So your first task is to establish what you can do reliably and on the majority of days and this should give you an answer to what distance you should specify on the form.
If different crutches can effect your ability then you might want to give multiple examples for each situation.
The following guidance from the PIP Assessment guide may also be of help
When assessing whether the activity can be carried out reliably, consideration should be given to the manner in which they do so. This includes but is not limited to, their gait, their speed, the risk of falls and symptoms or side effects that could affect their ability to complete the activity, such as pain, breathlessness and fatigue. However, for this activity this only refers to the physical act of moving. For example, danger awareness is considered as part of activity 11.
Gordon
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8 years 2 months ago #150572 by spasm
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Hi Gordon
Thank you for answering the question.
I don’t think I could do ether reliably most of the time however I would never be able to walk 20 meters so probably better ticking that box to be safe.
thanks again Spasm.
Thank you for answering the question.
I don’t think I could do ether reliably most of the time however I would never be able to walk 20 meters so probably better ticking that box to be safe.
thanks again Spasm.
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