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Of Crutches and Canes

Have you thought about using a cane or crutch but dismissed the idea because you’d be self-conscious? Think you'll look "disabled"? Figure that you’ve gotten along okay without walking aids so far, so why start now?

Good question.I know that feeling well and talked about it in “Facing Reality.”

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How to Use Crutches on Stairs

• Approach the stairs and have your therapist stand by for safety until confident of abilities.
   
• Keep crutches down on lower level and do not place upward on the steps. Push down hard on the crutches with your arms. This lifts the body upward.
   
• Then, step up first with your strong leg to the first step!
   
• Bring up your weak leg and crutches to the same step as the strong leg.
   
• Crutches and both legs should now be on the same step.
   

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