When I broke my ankle, the physical therapist said to take one step at a time and that the bad foot goes to Hell and the good foot goes to Heaven. Meaning, when going downstairs, lead with your crutches, and when you're going upstairs, lead with your good leg.
On the flat extend your crutches as much as possible when you come down do a quick double hop while you extend again.
Moving on crutches can be faster than most people can run with way less effort.
Remember that the weight of your body is meant to rest on your hands, not your armpits. That will help you stay stable when you lean down to put the crutches on the step below. Crutches first, then hop your good leg down, and repeat.
Crutches first, then leg. Also don’t attempt to go down a step without having both your crutches and leg on it first - that’s how you pitch yourself down the steps
If you crouch down into the catapult and push off at the point of release you might get some extra distance. Also try and spiral when you're in the air to improve the flight.
Lead with your strong leg going up and your injured leg going down. The crutches are there to support your injured leg, so they'll always move together. ❤️ - your friendly PT
Down stairs: crutches first, then good leg. If there's a railing, use it! Carry crutches together under other arm and do railing+crutches, then good leg.
Going up stairs is the opposite. Good leg, then crutches or crutches+railing.
Aw! Lol. Just remember; “Up with the good, down with the bad.” When you’re going up stairs, lead with your good foot. When you’re going down, lead with your bad foot and the crutches. If you didn’t already know.
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So. Much. Work.
Moving on crutches can be faster than most people can run with way less effort.
Going up stairs is the opposite. Good leg, then crutches or crutches+railing.
Don’t.
I wish you a swift recovery!!!