Use the crutches for assistance.
How to get up from the floor with crutches.
Put the good foot out in front of you with your knee at a 90 degree angle.
Famous physical therapist s bob schrupp and brad heineck describe how to get up out of a chair with crutches.
The affected knee and leg will be bent and should not touch the step.
The crutch pads should be about 1 1 2 to 2 inches below your armpits.
The hand grips should be positioned so that your elbow has a slight bend.
Push yourself up onto both knees being careful to protect your injured foot.
Get as close to the steps as possible.
If you have a sturdy piece of furniture place one hand on it and the other on the handle of your crutches.
Crutches many patients use crutches after surgery to keep their affected foot off the ground.
Falling down and getting up from the floor with crutches and braces.
Practice going up steps.
Steps to getting up off the floor with crutches.
The most common type axillary crutches are made of wood or aluminum and fit under the arms.
They will demonstrate using a chair with arms a.