Cindy demonstrates How to Use a Cane on the Stairs.
0:18 Walking UP the stairs with a cane
0:50 Can I place the cane on the step first before I step up?
1:24 Going DOWN the stairs with a cane
Going up the stairs
Place the cane in the opposite hand of the rail or other hand hold ***if there is no rail or other hand hold, the cane goes on the opposite side of the weak/injured leg
Always lead up with the good/strong leg first
Leave the cane down on the floor or step; you are leaving with a weak/injured leg
Put weight through the hand on the rail and on the cane in order to support the weak/injured leg as you step up with the good leg, followed by the cane and the weak/injured leg
Going down the stairs
Place the cane in the opposite hand of the rail or other hand hold ****If there is not a rail or other hand hold, the cane will go on the opposite side of the weak/injured leg
Place the cane down on the step below
Followed by the weak/injured leg, then the good leg
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