Nov 26, 2014 · Famous physical therapist's Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck describe how to get up out of a chair with crutches. They will demonstrate using a chair with arms a...

Stand with your crutch/crutches close to the stair edge (Fig 6). First take a step up with your good/stronger leg. Then take a step up with your sore or affected leg.

Hold both crutches in the hand on your affected side. Grab the armrest or the side of the chair with your free hand. Lower yourself onto the front of the chair, then slide back. To get up, reverse the 3 steps. Find sturdy, high-seated chairs with arms.

Follow these tips for standing up with crutches: Stand up straight with the crutches placed slightly in front of your body and slightly apart on either side. Don’t lean your weight on the underarm supports.

Fitting Your Crutches • 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 your hands, NOT your armpits. Standing Up • Slide to the edge of the chair, with your affected leg straight out in front of you.

Feb 11, 2024 · To stand up from a seated position while using crutches: Place both crutches in the hand on the affected side (i.e., if your right leg is hurt, hold them in your right hand). With your other hand, grasp the armrest of your chair. Place your …

Going down -Put your crutches on the step below you. Lower your injured leg. Take some weight through your arms, step down with your good leg. Sitting down - Position yourself in front of the chair ready to sit down. Remove arms from the crutches. Stand on the good leg with affected in front of you. Hold your crutches on your good side. Put the ...

Nov 25, 2024 · Learn how to use crutches safely with our step-by-step guide, including walking, sitting, standing, and navigating stairs. Tips for comfort and avoiding injury.

Lean forward, use your un-affected foot and your free hand on the arm of the chair (not on the crutches), to push forwards and up to standing. Once balanced, place your arms, one at a time, through the arm supports, ready to walk. Make sure your arms are secure inside both cuffs. Walk up to the chair as close as it is safe to do so.

Crutches provide temporary support if you're struggling to balance or need to take weight off of one, or both, of your legs. Watch our video guide to standing, walking and sitting with crutches.