1. While using crutch:
- Must keep the whole body balanced.
- Please place end of crutch to 4 inches (10 cm) next to your feet.
- Do not put entire body weight on crutch under your underarm for this action might cause damages to nervous system.
- Must assign weight of entire body on both hands.
- Must keep elbows straight open.
- Please keep wounded limb bend if possible.
2. While Walking:
- Please place end of crutch 10 cm in front of you in order to make triangle of you and your good foot.
- Move body forwards and walk in parallel with crutch.
3. While Walking Up and Down to Stairs:
- Have artificial limb step on first either when walking up or down to stairs.
- Please move crutch down first while walking up or down to stairs.
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