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Step-by-Step: Standing with a Walker (Weight Bearing)

Placing both hands on either side of your chair, gently push yourself up onto your feet. Remove one hand from your chair and place it on the walker. Step the leg on the same side forward. Remove your other hand from the chair and place it on the walker. Push yourself up straight. Step your other foot forward.

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Step-by-Step: Standing with a Walker (Non-Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps to standing with a walker, when you are not able to put weight on your leg or foot.

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Step-by-Step: Getting into a Shower Stall with a Walker

Here is how to get into a shower stall if you use a walker.

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Step-by-Step: Going Through a Door with a Walker

Here is how to safely go through doors using a walker.

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Step-by-Step: Sitting with a Walker (Non-Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for sitting with a walker when you can't put weight on your leg or foot.

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