This video will show you how to use your crutches to go up and down stairs, how to move through a doorway, and how to get in and out of a motor vehicle.
Walking with crutches takes some practice, but it’s not difficult. This video shows you how to use different gaits with your crutches, depending on whether you can put weight on the injured leg or foot.
The crutches or walker you use must be the right size so that you can move about safely. This video shows you how to correctly fit either crutches or a walker.
This video shows you how to use a walker when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to use it when your doctor says it’s OK to put your foot down between steps.
Step-by-Step: Using Crutches with Step To (Weight Bearing)
Here are the steps for correctly using crutches with "step to" for weight-bearing walking.
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