How to Use Crutches on Stairs

Having crutches is quite an inconvenience, but learning how to walk with them can be challenging. If you are frequently navigating stairs in your daily routine, you may be unsure of how to conquer this task while you're on crutches.

Things You'll Need

• Crutches

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Instructions

Going Up Stairs

• 1

  Place one crutch under your arm. Use the other arm to grab the handrail (if there is one).

• 2

  Move your stronger leg to the stair.

• 3

  Move your injured leg next.

• 4

  Move the crutch up the step.

Going Down Stairs

• 5

  Move the crutch down to the step below you.

• 6

  Move your injured leg down to the stair.

• 7

  Move the stronger leg down to the stair.