Walking with a Gait Aid

After surgery you will need to use a gait aid while you walk. Whether you use crutches or a walker will depend on things like your home environment, your balance, etc. Please consult with your physiotherapist to determine which gait aid will be most appropriate for you.

Using a Walker

Using Crutches

Using a Walker

• Move the walker first, making sure all four legs are on the ground
  
• Move your operated leg next into the middle of the walker
  
• Putting the allowed weight on your operated leg and the rest of your weight through the handles of the walker, move your good leg forward, even with your operated leg
  

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Using Crutches

• Move both crutches forward first
  
• Move your operated leg next, even with the crutches
  
• Putting the allowed weight on your operated leg and the rest of your weight through the handles of the crutches and not the armpits, move the good leg even with your operated leg
  

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