Using Your Crutches

• Hold both crutches in one hand.
• Push up from the chair.
• Once standing, transfer one crutch into the other hand.
• Put the crutches in front of you and get your balance.

• Have the chair immediately behind you.
• Put both crutches in one hand.
• Hold the chair arm with the other hand.
• Sit down gently.

If you are allowed to put weight on your injured leg:

• put both crutches forward
• put your injured leg one step forward in between your crutches
• take your weight onto your hands and step further through with your good leg
• put both crutches forward.

If you are not allowed to put weight on your injured leg:

• put your crutches forward – keep your injured leg off the ground
• take your weight onto your hands
• bring your good leg forward just past the crutches.

Do not use crutches on stairs, unless specifically taught.

Please return the crutches to the Emergency Department when you have recovered.