HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have a college tour tomorrow. my knee is currently sprained and because i've been favoring it my leg locked up. should i use crutches during the tou?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: The use of crutches would certainly make your tour more comfortable, and would enable you to see what the campus is like for students with disabilities.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

When I walk with cruches and my sprained knee why does my knee hurt later on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I think I sprained my knee. What are the procedures to prevent further damage? Will I need crutches or a brace?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I think I have sprained my knee what should I do? and should I need crutches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I think I sprained my knee. The back of it really hurts. I already use a brace, but do I need crutches? I can't put pressure or walk on it.

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Should you get crutches for a sprained knee? If it hurts really bad to walk and your knee buckles and gives out when you stand or walk then should you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I sprained my knee about a week ago during a soccer game. I can now "walk" on it. am I hurting it more trying to walk on it? Whwn can I get off of the crutches?
How long are you on crutches after you sprain your knee?
When's the best time to go back to school with sprained knee and without cruches?
Will i need crutches for having a sprained knee and fluids in my ankle?
If you have a sprained knee grade one, do you need crutches or a knee brace?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.