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Step-by-Step: Standing with a Walker (Weight Bearing)

Placing both hands on either side of your chair, gently push yourself up onto your feet. Remove one hand from your chair and place it on the walker. Step the leg on the same side forward. Remove your other hand from the chair and place it on the walker. Push yourself up straight. Step your other foot forward.

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Step-by-Step: Standing with a Walker (Non-Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps to standing with a walker, when you are not able to put weight on your leg or foot.

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Step-by-Step: Sitting with a Walker (Weight Bearing)

Here is how to safely sit down with a walker.

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Step-by-Step: Sitting with a Walker (Non-Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for sitting with a walker when you can't put weight on your leg or foot.

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Step-by-Step: Using a Walker (Weight Bearing)

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