The City of Hialeah is the sixth largest municipality in Florida, serving over 224,000 residents living in approximately 20-square miles.
Crutches cost about $15 to $40 for a basic pair or up to $100 or more for deluxe forearm crutches. Physical therapy might be necessary for regaining strength and balance. Several sessions per week at $50 to $75 per hour for six to eight weeks could cost $1,000 or more.
The old wisdom also called for completely stopping activity until an injury healed. New research suggests that gentle exercise within the first 48 to 72 hours, such as âdrawingâ the alphabet with a sprained ankle two to three times daily, is more beneficial.