Stand close to the stairs. Hold onto the rail with one hand and the crutch/ crutches in the other hand (if you need to carry the second crutch up and down stairs the physiotherapist will advise on how to do so).
First take a step up with your non-operated leg. Then take a step up with your operated leg, onto the same step as your non- operated leg. Then bring your crutch up onto the step. Always go one step at a time.
Stand close to the stairs. Hold onto the rail with one hand and the crutch/ crutches in the other hand (if you need to carry the second crutch up and down stairs the physiotherapist will advise on how to do so).
First put your crutch down onto the step. Then take a step down with your operated leg. Then take a step down with your non-operated leg, onto the same step as your operated leg. Always go one step at a time.
Ref: 22-88 © RNOH
Date of next review: August 2027
Page last updated: 21 November 2025