The crutch pads should be about 1 1 2 to 2 inches below your armpits.
How to get up from the floor with crutches.
Steps to getting up off the floor with crutches.
Put the good foot out in front of you with your knee at a 90 degree angle.
With the crutches on the floor and in one motion bend the uninvolved knee and place the foot up on the first step.
Practice going up steps.
They will demonstrate using a chair with arms a.
Get your crutches fitted to avoid injury.
Crutches many patients use crutches after surgery to keep their affected foot off the ground.
Famous physical therapist s bob schrupp and brad heineck describe how to get up out of a chair with crutches.
You should be able to fit two fingers under your arm when standing with crutches.
The most common type axillary crutches are made of wood or aluminum and fit under the arms.
Falling down and getting up from the floor with crutches and braces.
If you have a sturdy piece of furniture place one hand on it and the other on the handle of your crutches.
Push yourself up onto both knees being careful to protect your injured foot.
The hand grips should be positioned so that your elbow has a slight bend.