How to Walk Safely with Crutches

Pattern Sequence:
First move both crutches and the weaker lower limb forward. Then bear all your weight down through the cruthes, and move the stronger or unaffected lower limb forward. Repeat.

Advantages:
Eliminates all weight bearing on the affected leg.

Disadvantages:
Good balance is required.

Index: How to Walk Safely with Crutches

1. Using Crutches to Ambulate
2. Four-Point Crutch Gait
3. Three-Point Crutch Gait
4. Two-Point Crutch Gait
5. Swing-Through Crutch Gait
6. Swing-To Crutch Gait
7. Tripod Crutch Gait