Here's how to go up and down stairs while using crutches:
To go up stairs:
- Using the crutches to bear weight, step up with your good foot onto the step above you.
- Once you have reestablished balance, bring your crutches up to you.
- Repeat the process.
To go down stairs:
- Place the crutches on the step below you.
- Without leaning too far forward, transfer your weight to the crutches and use your good leg to step down.
- Repeat this process, making sure that the crutches are always on the lower step before you try to step down.
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This answer provided for NATA by the Washington State University Athletic Training Education Program.)
Here's how to go up and down stairs while using crutches:To go up
stairs: Using the crutches to bear weight, step up with your good
foot onto the step above you. Once you have reestablished balance,
bring your crutches up to you. Repeat the...
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:Here's how to go up and down stairs while using crutches:
