Stand close to the stairs and hold the handrail if available
Put both crutches under the arm opposite the handrail, or keep one crutch in each hand if no handrail is available
Lead with the uninjured leg when going up
Move the crutches and injured leg up to the next step
Shift weight onto the uninjured leg and push up
Repeat one step at a time
Keep the crutches and injured leg on the lower step when stepping up with the uninjured leg
Keep your body upright and maintain balance
For going down, place the crutches on the lower step first
Move the injured leg down with the crutches
Step down with the uninjured leg last
Repeat one step at a time
Use the handrail whenever possible
Move slowly and carefully
Ask for help if you feel unsteady