Advice on the use of crutches:
Reduce walking and standing to a minimum.
1. Hold both crutches in one hand.
2. Push up from the chair.
3. Once standing, transfer one crutch into the other hand.
4. Put the crutches in front of you and get your balance.
1. Have the chair immediately behind you.
2. Put both crutches in one hand.
3. Hold the chair arm with the other hand.
4. Sit down gently.
If you are allowed to put weight on your injured leg.
1. Put both crutches forward.
2. Put your injured leg one step forward.
3. Take your weight onto your hands and step further through with your good leg.
4. Put both crutches forward.
If you are not allowed to put weight on your injured leg.
1. Put your crutches forward – keep your injured leg off the ground.
2. Take your weight onto your hands. 3. Bring your good leg forward, just past the crutches.
4. It can be easier to bend the affected leg backward.
To see the above exercises with images please refer to PDF version at the top of the page.
Please return the crutches when you have recovered.
