Question

Describe procedures for 5 crutch walking gaits, use of crutches on stairs and use of a cane.

Answer 1

* Bocedure for crutches 1) Stand tall with shoes on by making sure that shoes should have low heels & good 2) support put the coutches under arms arms and relax and let them hang down over Crutches. There the should bel a two inch space between your armpit and the top of the crutch with your hands hanging relaxed. 3) The hand grips should be at the level of your wrist When holding the hand grips. 4) your elbows should be bent slightly to - about thirty degrees. * Use of crutches on stairs : 1) To go upstairs with a handrail, place one crutch - under One arm and use the handrail with the other arm for support. & 2) Step up the stronger leg, then the injured leg, and lastly bring up the crutch. 3) Place one crutch under each arm. Step up with the stronger leg then bring the injured leg and your crutches up together. 4) To go down stairs with a handrail, place one - crutch under one arm and we the handsail. with the other arm. 5) Place one crutch under each arm. Step down. with your crutches and injured 2) step Castly bring in der each armured leg and WIT