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Step-by-Step: Standing with Crutches (Non-Weight Bearing)

Place both crutches in one hand and place the other hand on your chair. Slide forward to the edge of the chair. Push up to stand on your uninjured leg using the hand on your chair for support. Once fully standing, place each crutch under one arm. Begin walking on your crutches.

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Step-by-Step: Fitting a Crutch

Here is how to pick crutches that correctly fit you.

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Answers to Common Concerns About Shoulder Joint Replacement

Watch this to learn some answers to common concerns about shoulder joint replacement.

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How to Use Crutches on Stairs, Through Doorways, and In and Out of Cars

This video shows you how to use your crutches to go up and down stairs, how to move through a doorway, and how to get in and out of a motor vehicle.

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Seated Knee Flexion - Knee

Watch this video to learn how to do a seated knee flexion properly to strengthen the muscles around your knee and in your legs before and after joint replacement surgery.

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Step-by-Step: Standing with Crutches (Non-Weight Bearing)

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