Trained professionals with North Mississippi Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center can assist persons with crutch training before surgery for the optimal outcome. This instruction is provided free of charge to the patient.

Crutch training teaches proper technique for walking with crutches. This training helps increase safety and reduce the risk of additional injury. With this instruction, individuals learn how to perform daily activities safely with crutches.

Who can benefit from crutch training?
Ideal participants are patients who have been diagnosed with an orthopedic problem or surgery that will require the use of crutches.

Ideally, instruction is given before surgery or as soon as the injury occurs because the patient can better understand instruction without the effects of anesthesia. The patient is able to practice before surgery to promote safety and prevent additional injury post-operatively. Prior instruction makes the use of crutches less stressful and less painful for the patient.

How can I get this training?
Crutch training is available 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the NMMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome.

Follow-Up Care
The professionals at the NMMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Center are available to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services as recommended by a physician. The staff keeps the physician updated throughout the course of treatment through phone calls, evaluation reports and progress notes regarding his/her patients.

For more information
Physician or nurse practitioner's referral is required. To schedule an appointment or for more information on crutch training or related programs, call (662) 377-7215 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

Location
North Mississippi Medical Center
Longtown Medical Park
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
4381 South Eason Boulevard
Tupelo, MS 38801

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