How to Use Stairs with a Crutch or Cane - 04/2022

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How to Use Stairs with a Crutch or Cane

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Abstract

This handout describes how to go up and down stairs safely using a crutch or cane. This handout is designed for patients recovering from total hip or knee joint replacement surgery.

Author

Northwest (UWMC - Northwest campus)

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2022

Revision Date

04/2022

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General Subject

Rehabilitation

Specific Subject/Keyword

Activities of Daily Living

Hip Replacement

Joint Replacement

Knee

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation

Languages

English

Record ID

4976