Inglewood office
656 E Regent St Inglewood CA 90301
Call Today: (310)672-5893
Manhattan Beach office
500 South Sepulveda Bl.,#303
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Call Today: (310) 376-8971
Sizing Crutches
Even if you’ve already been fitted for crutches, make sure your crutch pads and handgrips are set at the proper distance, as follows:
Begin in the “Tripod Position”
The tripod position is the position in which you stand when using crutches. It is also the position in which you begin walking. To get into the tripod position, place the crutch tips about 4" to 6" to the side and in front of each foot. Stand on your “good” foot (the one that is weight-bearing).
Walking with Crutches
(Non-weight-bearing)
If your foot and ankle surgeon has told you to avoid ALL weight-bearing, you will need sufficient upper body strength to support all your weight with just your arms and shoulders.
Managing Chairs with Crutches
To get into and out of a chair safely:
Managing Stairs without Crutches
The safest way to go up and down stairs is to use your seat, not your crutches.
To go up stairs:
To go down stairs:
IMPORTANT! Follow These Rules for Safety and Comfort
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Sizing Crutches
Even if you’ve already been fitted for crutches, make sure your crutch pads and handgrips are set at the proper distance, as follows:
Begin in the “Tripod Position”
The tripod position is the position in which you stand when using crutches. It is also the position in which you begin walking. To get into the tripod position, place the crutch tips about 4" to 6" to the side and in front of each foot. Stand on your “good” foot (the one that is weight-bearing).
Walking with Crutches
(Non-weight-bearing)
If your foot and ankle surgeon has told you to avoid ALL weight-bearing, you will need sufficient upper body strength to support all your weight with just your arms and shoulders.
Managing Chairs with Crutches
To get into and out of a chair safely:
Managing Stairs without Crutches
The safest way to go up and down stairs is to use your seat, not your crutches.
To go up stairs:
To go down stairs:
IMPORTANT! Follow These Rules for Safety and Comfort
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Inglewood office
656 E Regent St Inglewood CA 90301
Call Today: (310)672-5893
Manhattan Beach office
500 South Sepulveda Bl.,#303
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Call Today: (310) 376-8971