How to use crutches: Step-by-step instructions and safety tips - 11/2019

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How to use crutches: Step-by-step instructions and safety tips

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Abstract

This handout gives instructions on how to safely use crutches to help your recovery and healing. It includes how to fit your crutches, stand up, sit down, walk, and go up and down stairs. Drawings are included.

Author

Physical Therapy/Rehab Medicine

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2012

Revision Date

11/2019

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General Subject

Rehabilitation

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Crutches

Languages

Japanese

Chinese

Korean

Russian

Spanish

Vietnamese

English

Record ID

4077