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Crutches - Fact Sheet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour
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254322Body Location:
- Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Rehabilitation and Recovery
Disorders and Conditions:
- Bone and Joint Diseases and Disorder,
- Safety and Injury
Keywords:
- Crutches,
- Walking,
- Therapy,
- Safety,
- Physical,
- Physiotherapy,
- Balance,
- Fitting,
- Weight,
- Non-weight,
- Bearing,
- Crutch
Demographic:
- All
Program:
- Emergency
Format:
FactsheetRevision Date:
October 05, 2012References:
Using Crutches PD2723 (Feb 2011), St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton Health Sciences Crutch Use Guide, Middlesex Hospital Alliance (www.mhalliance.on.ca)Reproduction Rights:
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