How do you go up and down stairs with a bad leg?
To use a cane or crutch correctly when ascending or descending stairs:
- Hold onto the railing with one hand and place the cane or crutch on the opposite side of your injured leg.
- Lift your stronger leg onto the step when going up and start with the injured leg when going down.
Can you use crutches for non weight bearing?
To go downstairs non-weight-bearing with crutches, start at the edge of the step, keeping your hips beneath you. Place crutches on the lower step, holding the injured leg out in front of you. Then, slowly lower yourself down to the next step. Check your balance before you continue.
How do you go up and down stairs with an injured leg?
Do you have to use crutches for non-weight bearing?
What you have to remember as to walk with the crutches for a non-weight bearing is that the pads and cushions on mandatory. Missing these important accessories will eventually make you hate the crutches. Yet, crutches are in many cases the top ideal decision for non-weight bearing recovery.
What’s the best way to get around with crutches?
Pushing down through the crutch handles with your hands, bring your non-surgical/non-injured leg up onto the step by hopping. Shift your weight onto your non-surgical/non-injured leg and then bring both crutches up onto the step. If going up multiple steps, repeat this pattern until you have reached the top.
Can a walker be used as a non weight bearing accessory?
All medical specialists will advise you to go for a non-weight bearing solution. Usually, an orthopedic prescribes using a supportive accessory – either a walker or crutches.
How is the height of a crutch supposed to be?
Standing straight with your arm at your side, the crutch handle should align with the inside of your wrist. The height of the crutch should be adjusted so that there are 1-2 inches of space between the top of the crutch and your armpit. Use your crutches only as instructed.
