Crutches many patients use crutches after surgery to keep their affected foot off the ground.
How to get off the floor with crutches.
Put the good foot out in front of you with your knee at a 90 degree angle.
Falling down and getting up from the floor with crutches and braces.
Move the crutches to the first step and repeat the process to continue up the steps.
Steps to getting up off the floor with crutches.
The affected knee and leg will be bent and should not touch the step.
Use the crutches for assistance.
Get as close to the steps as possible.
The most common type axillary crutches are made of wood or aluminum and fit under the arms.
With the crutches on the floor and in one motion bend the uninvolved knee and place the foot up on the first step.
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If you have a sturdy piece of furniture place one hand on it and the other on the handle of your crutches.
You should be able to fit two fingers under your arm when standing with crutches.