Please bring back the stick/crutches when you can walk without them. This will help others.
To Stand
- Hold both crutches in one hand. Push up from the chair.
- Once standing, transfer one crutch into the other hand.
- Put the crutches in front of you and get your balance.
To Sit
- Have the chair immediately behind you.
- Put both crutches in one hand. Hold the chair arm with the other hand.
- Sit down gently.
To Walk
If you are allowed to put weight on your injured leg:
- Put both crutches forward.
- Put your injured leg one step forward in between your crutches.
- Take your weight onto your hands and step further through with your good leg.
If you are not allowed to put weight on your injured leg:
- Put your crutches forward – keep your injured leg off the ground.
- Take your weight onto your hands.
- Bring your good leg forward, just past the crutches.
Please bring back the stick/crutches when you can walk without them. This will help others.
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