What Are Crutches? Crutches are a mobility aid. They’re a tool that helps you move. It’s common to need them while you recover after an injury or surgery. Crutches help you stand, walk and …

Mar 28, 2025 · To walk with the crutches, lean forward and move the crutches in front of your body, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Place your weight on the hand grips and swing your …

Step-by-step guide on how to set up crutches, walk with crutches, get up from a seated position, sit down, go upstairs and downstairs.

If you break a bone in your leg or foot, have a procedure on your knee or lower leg, or suffer a stroke, your doctor may recommend that you use a walking aid while you are healing or …

Crutches are a type of walking aid that serve to increase the size of an individual's base of support. They transfer weight from the legs to the upper body and are often used by people …

Apr 1, 2025 · When you walk using crutches, you will move your crutches forward ahead of your weak leg. Place your crutches about 1 foot (30 centimeters) in front of you, slightly wider apart …

Adjust your crutches for your height. The top of the crutch should be 1 to 2 inches below your armpit. Make sure your elbows are slightly bent. When you walk, the pressure should be on …

Mar 27, 2023 · This article provides guidance on the correct height of crutches, how to walk with crutches non-weightbearing and partially weightbearing, and how to walk with one crutch. It …

Jul 15, 2025 · Watch our video guide to standing, walking and sitting with crutches.

This instructional video shows how to use crutches properly, including walking, sitting and going up and down stairs, for people with non-weight-bearing restrictions.