HOW TO Walk with Crutches Safely and EASILY | Fit, Use, Gait Patterns @MovementFunction
HOW TO Walk with Crutches Safely and EASILY | Fit, Use, Gait Patterns  @MovementFunction
Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 54 minutes ago
Key features, pros and cons, height adjustment, and demo of walking progressions with crutches.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Checking for wear and tear on borrowed devices
2:11 Height adjustment for proper fit
3:54 Posture - important to avoid further injury
5:00 Sit onto a chair and stand up using two crutches - non-weight bearing
7:56 Walking with two crutches - non-weight bearing
9:49 Walking with two crutches - partial to full weight bearing
11:20 Walking with one crutch - partial to full weight bearing
13:10 Walking with two crutches for bilateral leg weakness - partial to full weight bearing
14:25 Safety Tips
15:45 Turning while walking with crutches


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