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Step-by-Step: Sitting with Crutches (Non-Weight Bearing)

Stand in front of the chair, balancing on your crutches. Straighten your uninjured leg. Step back with your uninjured leg until it touches the edge of the chair. Put both of your crutches in one hand. With your empty hand, reach back and grab the chair for balance. Gently sit back into the chair.

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Step-by-Step: Standing with Crutches (Non-Weight Bearing)

Here is how to stand using crutches.

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Step-by-Step: Sitting with Crutches (Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for sitting with crutches, when you are able to bear weight on your foot.

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Step-by-Step: Standing with Crutches (Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for standing with crutches, when you are able to put weight on your foot.

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Step-by-Step: Using Crutches with Step Through (Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for using crutches with "step through" for weight-bearing walking.

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