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Step-by-Step: Using a Walker (Weight Bearing)

Place both hands on either side of the walker. Lift it up and forward until it lands about one foot in front of you. Step one foot between the walker. Step your other foot between the walker. Continue steps one through three continuously to keep moving forward.

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Step-by-Step: Using a Walker (Non-Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for using a walker when you can't put weight on your leg or foot.

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How to Walk with Crutches

Walking with crutches takes some practice, but it’s not difficult. This video shows you how to use different gaits with your crutches, depending on whether you can put weight on the injured leg or foot.

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How to Fit Crutches and a Walker

The crutches or walker you use must be the right size so that you can move about safely. This video shows you how to correctly fit either crutches or a walker.

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How to Walk with a Walker

This video shows you how to use a walker when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to use it when your doctor says it’s OK to put your foot down between steps.

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