Mobility

Stand close to the stairs and hold the handrail with one hand Put both crutches under the arm on the opposite side of the handrail, or keep one crutch under each arm if no handrail is avail…

Roll onto your side Bend your top knee Bring your hands under your shoulders Push up to hands and knees Place one foot flat on the floor Bring your other foot forward Use a sturdy object if…

Adjust the cane height so the handle is at wrist level when standing upright Hold the cane in the hand opposite the weaker or injured leg Keep your posture upright and look forward Move the…

Hold both crutches under one arm and use the handrail with the other hand if available Keep your weight on the handrail and crutches, not on the injured leg Going up: step up with the uninj…

Hold the handrail with one hand Keep both crutches under the other arm or in the hand away from the handrail Step up with the stronger leg first Bring the injured leg up to the same step Mo…

Hold the cane on the side opposite your weaker or injured leg Adjust the cane height so the handle lines up with your wrist crease when standing upright Keep your elbow slightly bent when h…