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Here are the steps for correctly using crutches with "step to" for weight-bearing walking. Using ... Crutches with Step To (Weight Bearing) Place the bottom of your crutches on the ground about one ... A90355; orthopedics; rehabilitation; using crutches; Using Crutches with Step To (Weight Bearing)

Here is how to use a cane. Using a Cane Hold the cane in the hand next to your uninjured leg ... . Place the cane about one foot in front of you. Step your injured leg out until it is in line with ... cane; cane use; A90368; orthopedics;

Here is how to use a walker. Using a Walker (Weight Bearing) Place both hands on either side of ... the walker. Lift it up and forward until it lands about one foot in front of you. Step one foot ... walker; walker use; A90363; orthopedics; weight bearing;

Here is how to use crutches with swing to. Using Crutches with Swing To (Non-Weight Bearing ... crutches about one foot in front of you. Lift your uninjured leg from the floor and gently swing it ... crutches; swing to; orthopedics; crutch use; non-weight bearing; A90353

, place your crutch below your arm. There should be about a one to two-inch gap between your armpit and ... A90863; image only; orthopedics; crutches; crutch use; fitting crutches

Here is how to use crutches with swing through. Using Crutches with Swing Through (Non-Weight ... the crutches about one foot in front of you. Lift your uninjured leg from the floor and gently ... crutch use; crutches; 90354; swing through; orthopedics; non-weight bearing;

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Here are the steps for using crutches with "step through" for weight-bearing walking. Using ... Crutches with Step Through (Weight Bearing) Place the bottom of your crutches on the ground about one ... A90356; orthopedics; crutch walking; rehabilitation; Step-by-Step: Using Crutches with Step Through (Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for using a walker when you can't put weight on your leg or foot. Using a ... Walker (Non-Weight Bearing) Balancing on your uninjured leg, lift and place your walker about one foot ... A90362; Step-by-Step: Using a Walker (Non-Weight Bearing); walkers; rehabilitation

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Here is how to safely stand up using a walker. Standing with a Walker (Weight Bearing) Placing ... walker; walker use; A90365; orthopedics; weight bearing;

Here is how to safely go through doors using a walker. Going Through a Door with a Walker Pull ... walker; walker use; A90367; orthopedics; doorways;

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