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Step-by-Step: Using a Cane

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Hold the cane in the hand next to your uninjured leg. Place the cane about one foot in front of you. Step your injured leg out until it is in line with your cane. Step forward with your other leg, placing it farther in front of your cane and injured leg. Repeat steps two and three continuously to keep moving forward.

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