Recovery

Step-by-Step: Using RICE

R, rest by lying on your back. I, ice the injured body part by wrapping an ice pack in a thin towel and draping it over the area for 20 minutes. C, compress the injured area by tightly wrapping it in a brace or bandage. E, elevate the injured area by propping it up, so that it's lifted above where your heart is in your chest.

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How to Walk with Crutches

Walking with crutches takes some practice, but it’s not difficult. This video shows you how to use different gaits with your crutches, depending on whether you can put weight on the injured leg or foot.

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Orthopedics

How to Use Crutches on Stairs, Through Doorways, and In and Out of Cars

This video shows you how to use your crutches to go up and down stairs, how to move through a doorway, and how to get in and out of a motor vehicle.

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How to Fit Crutches and a Walker

The crutches or walker you use must be the right size so that you can move about safely. This video shows you how to correctly fit either crutches or a walker.

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How to Walk with a Walker

This video shows you how to use a walker when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to use it when your doctor says it’s OK to put your foot down between steps.

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