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Detailed information on crutches and crutch walking ... Walking (non-weight bearing): ... Hold the top part of the crutch firmly between the chest and the inside of the upper arm. Do not allow the top of the crutch to push up into the armpit. It is possible to damage nerves and blood vessels with constant pressure.
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www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_orthopaedi...
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_orthopaedics/crutch.cfm
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Learn how to safely walk with crutches. ... There are six different way to use crutches to assist with ambulation, or walking. Each of these has advantages, disadvatages, and appropriate indications. Review the six patterns of crutch usage below to determine what the safest pattern is for you and your condition.
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physicaltherapy.about.com/od/devicesandorthotics/ss/Cru...
physicaltherapy.about.com/od/devicesandorthotics/ss/CrutchGaits.htm
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Other crutch components ... Crutch gaits ... Deaver GG. What every physician should know about the teaching of crutch walking. J Am Med Assoc. Feb 18 1950;142(7):470-2. [Medline].
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www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic210.htm
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Crutch Walking To Stand 1. Place crutches together on the same side as the weak/ operated leg. Hold on to the hand grips with the hand closest to the crutches. If allowed partial to full weight on the weak/operated leg: 1. Place crutches 8-12 inches in front of you and approximately 6-8 inches to the side of your toes.
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www.ohiohealth.com/documents/orthopedics/D12_crutch_wal...
www.ohiohealth.com/documents/orthopedics/D12_crutch_walking.pdf
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Crutches must fit well to be useful to you. Your crutches have been fitted so the top of the crutch is approximately two inches below your armpit. ... Balance is basic to walking properly with crutches. To maintain your balance, keep your body in good alignment with your head held high, shoulders back and stomach and...
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health.rutgers.edu/factsheets/crutches.htm
health.rutgers.edu/factsheets/crutches.htm
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The tripod position is the position in which you stand when using crutches. It is also the position in which you begin walking. To get into the tripod position, place the crutch tips about 4" to 6" to the side and front of each foot, then stand on your "good" foot (the one that is weight-bearing).
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www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/crutches.htm
www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/crutches.htm
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Description of crutch use and fitting for leg injuries. ... When you are standing, take one crutch and put it under the opposite arm. ... GUIDELINES FOR CRUTCH USE...
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www.arthroscopy.com/sp12008.htm
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Crutch Walking Using Your Crutches Safely Adjust the crutches for your height. The top of the crutch should be 1-2 inches below your armpit. Be sure that the pads and grips are in place. Clean the tips of the crutches to make sure that they are free of dirt and stones.
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www.healthinfotranslations.com/pdfDocs/crutch-walking.p...
www.healthinfotranslations.com/pdfDocs/crutch-walking.pdf
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• Posture- no weight on axilla (crutch paralysis) ... Crutch Gaits ... Nurses Role with Assisting Patients with Crutch Walking...
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webnt.calhoun.edu/distance/internet/hped/nursing/NUR267...
webnt.calhoun.edu/distance/internet/hped/nursing/NUR267/CRUTCHWALKING05.htm
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