I have very arthritic hands and little strength. Will I be able to put the sock (I use Dr. Scholl's compression socks) over the aid?
1891993
Not knowing what strength you have in your hands, or how much elasticity there is in compression socks, I don't know if you will have the hand strength to put compression socks onto the device. The socks I have are very roomy and easy to stretch. The device is pretty easy to use and I do love it. When my feet are damp it's less easy to use. After loading the sock onto the blue plastic piece, you put your foot into the hollowed part and pull with the strap. I hope this helps.
1891994
I do not know. My problem is with my knee and hip, not my hands. You will have to pull the sock over the device, then drop the device in front of your foot, insert your foot into the device, then use the cord to pull the sock up over your foot. The cord does make it easier than using hands only.
1891995
pulling the sock onto the device requires a good amount of strength in the hands. YOU MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY
1891996
You might have difficulty pulling the sock on to the chute if the sock is tight. The plastic is pretty stiff for this particular device. if you can slide it on you will not have any problem from there on. There is a similar one, without the clip straps made from a softer plastic I used while in rehab, which might work better. I found this one to work well without the use of the straps. The Velcro strip on the lower back of the chute held the sock on pretty well until the sock was all the way on.Tip: when you have pulled the sock onto the chute as far to the toe as possible, bunch the socks back down to the toe as much as possible your foot will slide into the toe much easier. You might have difficulty pulling the sock on to the chute if the sock is tight. The plastic is pretty stiff for this particular device. if you can slide it on you will not have any problem from there on. There is a similar one, without the clip straps made from a softer plastic I used while in rehab, which might work better. I found this one to work well without the use of the straps. The Velcro strip on the lower back of the chute held the sock on pretty well until the sock was all the way on.Tip: when you have pulled the sock onto the chute as far to the toe as possible, bunch the... » Read More You might have difficulty pulling the sock on to the chute if the sock is tight. The plastic is pretty stiff for this particular device. if you can slide it on you will not have any problem from there on. There is a similar one, without the clip straps made from a softer plastic I used while in rehab, which might work better. I found this one to work well without the use of the straps. The Velcro strip on the lower back of the chute held the sock on pretty well until the sock was all the way on.Tip: when you have pulled the sock onto the chute as far to the toe as possible, bunch the socks back down to the toe as much as possible your foot will slide into the toe much easier. « Show Less
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That's funny, Anna... I wouldn't know, but that's a good way to put it! My hands and wrists are very weak now so I would probably have to do it the same way you are. Ask someone with big strong hands to try it and let us know.
64699
I don't have tendinitis, but I do have arthritis in my hands. The YogaPaws help by stabilizing the wrist, and hands. I would ask your PT about the necessary exercises to strengthen, or stretch the muscles in your hand for the tendinitis. My experience with a bad knee is that when there is an injury other muscles can atrophy, or over strengthen, and then everything is out of alignment. So, both working your muscles without a brace on, and stabilizing with a brace are important. With my knee, I need a brace whenever I am doing yoga, at the same time I continue to stretch and challenge the muscles that are not working to support my over all knee functioning. The YogaPaws are great for that, as long as you find the right size and tightness (you can adjust this) so that it is acting as a grip and stabilizer, and not pinching, or interfering with mobility. I am not a PT, but this is my personal experience. They YogaPaws people are very good at helping you size the yoga paws, which always need to be on the tight size so you don't lose your grip during Yoga. One last thought, I would imagine that your hands are stretching different muscles depending on which is holding the violin and which is using the bow. Yoga is a great way to become really familiar with the muscles in your body, as it makes you so aware of how everything is working. This should help you figure out how best to work your muscles, and I would think that since yoga is not so much geared to the muscles in your hand a good PT could add real value for that. Yoga is amazing for everything, please don't give up!
1979523
Only put the sock on half way and practice. It can be a little clumsy to use at first but gets better with use.
1961002
I would say no. I am on my feet all day and I wear support stockings with a short pair of crew socks over them and that solves the problem. By the way, when I bought Miracle socks on amazon, they were not near as tall on the calf as the ones I got from Walmart.I don't know why that is, but they were and I couldn't use them.
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My husband said to put your sock on the sock aid all the way to top point foot into sock pulling slowly. Most of the time sock comes all the way up. If it dosn't he uses another aid to pick up things or reach for items, he will use that to finish pulling up sock. He will also use that aid to that socks off with. Hope this helps.
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I would think so. It was just difficult for my 89 yr old mom to use on her own. You have to get the sock on the donner and then be able to pull it up. She wasn't able to do that.
2106730
I've never tried it personally but I don't see why not. On their website they showed someone standing on the mat with socks on so you should probably use it like that.
2003234
no. MY wife uses them as compression socks for calf and ankle swelling. They work fine.
976380
I'm sure it would with no problem... It works great for folks who can't reach down easily to put on their socks.
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Put your sock fully on the plastic portion with the heel underneath the plastic away from the open side. Put the plastic part on he ground while holding the 2 grips. Put the plastic part directly in front of your foot. While holding the 2 grips, Put your foot into the plastic portion that will be holding your sock. Slowly pull the 2 handrails slowly and your sock will slide onto your foot. Its best to use the sock aid when your foot is completely dry or powder your foot. Once the sock slips on the foot, pull the 2 grips upward toward your head and hopefully your sock will slide up around your ankle. It may seam confusing at once but you will get it and when you do it is a great help.. Put your sock fully on the plastic portion with the heel underneath the plastic away from the open side. Put the plastic part on he ground while holding the 2 grips. Put the plastic part directly in front of your foot. While holding the 2 grips, Put your foot into the plastic portion that will be holding your sock. Slowly pull the 2 handrails slowly and your sock will slide onto your foot. Its best to use the sock aid when your foot is completely dry or powder your foot. Once the sock slips on the foot, pull the 2 grips upward toward your head and hopefully your sock will slide up around... » Read More Put your sock fully on the plastic portion with the heel underneath the plastic away from the open side. Put the plastic part on he ground while holding the 2 grips. Put the plastic part directly in front of your foot. While holding the 2 grips, Put your foot into the plastic portion that will be holding your sock. Slowly pull the 2 handrails slowly and your sock will slide onto your foot. Its best to use the sock aid when your foot is completely dry or powder your foot. Once the sock slips on the foot, pull the 2 grips upward toward your head and hopefully your sock will slide up around your ankle. It may seam confusing at once but you will get it and when you do it is a great help.. « Show Less
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No my husband has to wear a vaco cast pro/achilles boot. It is huge. You can google it and see pics of the boot. My husband loves his knee walker. It is so much safer than crutches. And he does not have sore hands and arm pits from "crutching around" I hope this answers your question.
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I would say no. I am on my feet all day and I wear support stockings with a short pair of crew socks over them and that solves the problem. By the way, when I bought Miracle socks on amazon, they were not near as tall on the calf as the ones I got from Walmart. I don't know why that is, but they were and I couldn't use them.
1395295
Not at all, but my husband can pit his socks on without any problem! And he has a fusion in his back I was putting his socks on for him but not anymore!!! Hope this helps!!!!
1647581
only exceptionally light support unless you get one smaller than your arm which i do not suggest. you could cut off the toes of a tube sock if thats what you want..... :/
479581
I do not know, however why ruin a perfectly good sock. I think the foot part also supports the leg part and by cutting off the foot part the leg part would not stay in place. My local drug store has some leg compression socks without the foot part.
1575092
If they are light compression it may help, but I will be honest with you. This product in my opinion was not meant for anything but socks and it does work great for that purpose. I do not wear the compression stockings so mine is only a guess. I am truly sorry that I am unable to be of more help to you. May God bless you and yours always.