crutch walking

• swing through- crutches 8-12 inches in front of the body. swing body past crutches.
• swing to crutch- crutches 8-12 inches in front of the body while bearing weight on strong leg. swing body to crutches.
• standard 3 point gait- crutches 8-12 inches in front of the body with week leg. Bring stronger leg toward in front of crutches. (weak leg = 2 crutches -> through stronger leg
• 2- point gait- right foot and left crutch 8-12 inches forward. Left foot and right crutch 8-12 inches forward. crutch= opposite leg
• 4 point gait- bring right crutch 8-12 inches forward. Bring left foot in front of crutch. Bring left crutch in front of left leg. Bring right foot in front of left foot. crutch then leg= opposite sides