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Step-by-Step: Sitting with Crutches (Non-Weight Bearing)

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Stand in front of the chair, balancing on your crutches. Straighten your uninjured leg. Step back with your uninjured leg until it touches the edge of the chair. Put both of your crutches in one hand. With your empty hand, reach back and grab the chair for balance. Gently sit back into the chair.

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