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How to use your Elbow Crutches Sticks price in BD or two walking sticks

Elbow Crutches Sticks price in BD and two walking sticks are used by a variety of people for different reasons such as: If you are recovering from injuries requiring partial weight-bearing through the injured limb.

• If you have reduced balance, strength, or endurance when walking.
• If you have pain, weakness, or instability in any part of your leg, for example; hip, knee, or ankle.

How to use

• Ensure your arms are secured in the cuff if using crutches.
• Place both crutches/walking sticks one step in front of you.
• Move your affected leg forward level with the crutches/walking sticks.
• Step to or through with the other leg.
• Do not place your crutches/walking sticks too far in front of you, or too far out to the side.

Sitting down

• Turn until you feel the chair against the back of both legs.
• Release your arms from the cuff if using crutches.
• Put the crutches/walking sticks down close to you.
• Place your hands on the arms of the chair, bend forward, and slowly lower yourself into the chair.

STAIRS

• Only attempt the stairs yourself if you feel safe, otherwise ask someone to help you.
• Place one hand on the handrail and the crutches/walking sticks in the other hand.
• You may wish to use the “T” hold. This will have been demonstrated to you by your physiotherapist if appropriate.

Upstairs

• Step up with your good leg, followed by your affected leg onto the same step.
• The crutches/sticks are the last to move up a level with your feet.

Downstairs

• Place your crutches or walking sticks safely on the lower step keeping them away from the edge.
• Step down with the affected leg.
• Follow with the good leg onto the same step.
• Make sure you place the whole foot onto the step.
• Always take your time.