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HOW TO Walk with Crutches Safely and EASILY | Fit, Use, Gait Patterns

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Key features, pros and cons, height adjustment, and demo of walking progressions with crutches. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:12 Checking for wear and tear on borrowed devices 2:11 Height adjustment for proper fit 3:54 Posture - important to avoid further injury 5:00 Sit onto a chair and stand up using two crutches - non-weight bearing 7:56 Walking with two crutches - non-weight bearing 9:49 Walking with two crutches - partial to full weight bearing 11:20 Walking with one crutch - partial to full weight bearing 13:10 Walking with two crutches for bilateral leg weakness - partial to full weight bearing 14:25 Safety Tips 15:45 Turning while walking with crutches Key Product Links: CRUTCHES: Crutches search result page: https://amzn.to/3qRMrZs Basic Crutches: https://amzn.to/42LHIWw Crutch Pads: https://amzn.to/3Nvb6Mp Ergonomic Forearm Crutches: https://amzn.to/3NdUg3j As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. RELATED VIDEOS: Curbs and Stairs: Video coming soon Best Mobility Device - Crutches, Canes and Walkers: https://youtu.be/yaanGSMcqJA Mobility Devices Playlist: https://bit.ly/MobilityAssitiveDevices *Please leave questions or comments below and I'll get back to you. Thank you for clicking the thumbs up button and subscribing to the channel! Every like and subscribe helps YouTube promote the video for other viewers who could benefit from this video. Click the notification bell to stay current on new videos. **This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a healthcare provider for guidance about any specific medical condition and before doing anything contained in these videos. The viewer is solely responsible for all outcomes of the use of this material.

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