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Slide down one step using your strong leg and the hand that’s not holding your crutches to brace yourself. Even if you feel like you’re recovering quickly, if you stop using them too soon, you can reinjure your leg or damage your surgery site.
Go slowly and make sure your strong leg is safely on the step below you before shifting your weight or moving down. Your healthcare provider, surgeon or physical therapist will advise how much weight you can lean on your recovering side — the medical term is “weight bearing.will enable you to get back to your day-to-day routine and enjoy hands-free, functional mobility while you’re non-weight bearing.
Put even pressure on your crutches’ handgrips for support then bring your strong leg down to meet your recovering leg. If you’re wearing a boot or cast on your foot or ankle, follow these steps the same way, just don’t put more weight on your foot than your healthcare provider says you can.Like the Thigh Support pads – the Knee Platform pads are thicker too, with an improved high-resilience foam for a more comfortable fit. Ask your healthcare provider or physical therapist for help fitting the length to your body before using them.