Screenshot 2025-02-10 at 16.34.12.pngPlace your crutches / sticks forward

Place your operated leg in line with the crutches/ sticks.

Screenshot 2025-02-10 at 16.34.27.pngBring your non-operated leg in line with your operated leg. When turning do not twist the leg, step round with small steps with the same pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22-97 Walking with crutches.png

Ref: 22-97 © RNOH
Date of next review: August 2027

Printing of this document is only valid on the day printed, please refer to the website for most up to date information:

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-guides/walking-crutches

Page last updated: 21 November 2025