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How to Use Crutches the Right Way

Time Stamps 

00:00 Intro

01:23 How to fit your crutches

03:00 When and how to do a 2 crutch "step-to" pattern

04:15 When and how to do a 2 crutch "step-through" pattern 

06:44 How to progress to a 1 crutch "step-to" pattern 

07:21 How to progress to a 1 crutch "step-through" pattern 

09:54 End 

We know, crutches can seem very cumbersome after a lower extremity injury and you may be wanting to chuck those crutches across the room! But did you know that crutches are a big necessity when it comes to appropriate tissue healing following a lower extremity injury and you may be wanting to chuck your crutches because you don't know how to properly use your crutches! 

Join Adelle and Mike as they dive into how to appropriately fit your crutches, how to use two crutches and how much weight you should be using with two crutches, and when you can progress to one crutch and how to use one crutch appropriately! Trust us, after you take our [P]rehab Crutches Crash Course, you will know how to use your crutches the right way!