How to Walk on Crutches
Wear the shoes that you will normally wear.. Position crutches correctly for your height.. Adjust the crutches.
Steps
1
Wear the shoes that you will normally wear.
Wear the shoes that you will normally wear.
2
Position crutches correctly for your height.
Position crutches correctly for your height.
3
Adjust the crutches.
Adjust the crutches.
4
Align the handpiece with your hip.
Align the handpiece with your hip.
5
Call your doctor if you do not feel safe on crutches.
Call your doctor if you do not feel safe on crutches.
6
See a physical therapist.
See a physical therapist.
7
Put your crutches in place.
Put your crutches in place.
8
Put your weight on the good (uninjured) leg.
Put your weight on the good (uninjured) leg.
9
Take a step.
Take a step.
10
Distribute your weight correctly as you walk.
Distribute your weight correctly as you walk.
11
Avoid gripping the handles too tightly.
Avoid gripping the handles too tightly.
12
Use a backpack to carry things.
Use a backpack to carry things.
13
Back up to a chair to sit.
Back up to a chair to sit.
14
Take any stairs carefully.
Take any stairs carefully.
15
Place the crutch on the ground first.
Place the crutch on the ground first.
16
Lift your good leg up to the first step.
Lift your good leg up to the first step.
17
Try scooting.
Try scooting.
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