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Step-by-Step: Using Crutches with Swing To (Non-Weight Bearing)

Hold your injured leg in the air and balance on your other leg. Lift and place the bottom of the crutches about one foot in front of you. Lift your uninjured leg from the floor and gently swing it forward until it lands between the crutches. Repeat steps one and two continuously to keep moving forward.

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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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Self-Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

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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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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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