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

Stand directly in front of a chair with your back facing it. Straighten your uninjured leg, making sure the back of it is hitting the chair. Place both crutches in the hand next to your injured leg. Place your empty hand on the chair behind you for balance and start to gently sit in the chair. Fully sit back into the chair.

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

Here is how to safely sit down using crutches.

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Step-by-Step: Fitting a Crutch

Here is how to pick crutches that correctly fit you.

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Self-Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Watch this to learn some self-care skills for treating rheumatoid arthritis.

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When to Call the Doctor: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Watch this to learn when you should call the doctor when you have rheumatoid arthritis.

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