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Step-by-Step: Sitting with Crutches (Non-Weight Bearing)

Stand in front of the chair, balancing on your crutches. Straighten your uninjured leg. Step back with your uninjured leg until it touches the edge of the chair. Put both of your crutches in one hand. With your empty hand, reach back and grab the chair for balance. Gently sit back into the chair.

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Step-by-Step: Using Crutches with Step Through (Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for using crutches with "step through" for weight-bearing walking.

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Step-by-Step: Using Crutches on Stairs

Here is how to safely use crutches on stairs.

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Step-by-Step: Sitting with Crutches (Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for sitting with crutches, when you are able to bear weight on your foot.

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Seated Knee Flexion - Knee

Watch this video to learn how to do a seated knee flexion properly to strengthen the muscles around your knee and in your legs before and after joint replacement surgery.

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