The most common type axillary crutches are made of wood or aluminum and fit under the arms.
How to get off the floor with crutches.
You should be able to fit two fingers under your arm when standing with crutches.
Falling down and getting up from the floor with crutches and braces.
Steps to getting up off the floor with crutches.
Move the crutches to the first step and repeat the process to continue up the steps.
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Put the good foot out in front of you with your knee at a 90 degree angle.
With the crutches on the floor and in one motion bend the uninvolved knee and place the foot up on the first step.
The affected knee and leg will be bent and should not touch the step.
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Get as close to the steps as possible.
Use the crutches for assistance.
Push yourself up onto both knees being careful to protect your injured foot.