For height determination, please refer to the previous article “Tips on axillary crutches and canes” Walking with unilateral axillary crutches: “two-point step”, “three-point step” Adjust the height, stand upright, place the crutches on the front and outside of the little toe about 15-20 cm, firmly touching the Ground. Place the axillary pad of the crutch against the rib cage of the chest wall under the axilla (correct crutch holding position). Crutches on the able-bodied side (left side) (right leg bandaged in the figure is the affected leg), hold the armrest firmly and support the body with the strength of the arm. (Left). Step 1 single crutch and the affected lower limb forward (middle figure); step 2 body lean forward, so that the single crutch and the affected lower limb according to the situation part of the weight-bearing, (right figure), while the healthy side of the lower limb swing forward, so that the healthy side of the foot to the adjacent double crutch landing point. This is a single crutch “two-point step”. After mastering the skilled or better muscle strength can be stable control of the body, can also cross the double crutch landing point to increase the stride length. If it is changed to “three-point step”, the first step out of the single abduction, the second step out of the affected side of the lower limb, the third step of the body leaning forward, the healthy side of the lower limb to swing forward in accordance with the trend. Single crutch two-point step Walking with a unilateral cane: “two-point step”, “three-point step” “three-point step” way: adjust the height, body upright, place the crutch on the front and outside of the little toe about 15-20cm, firmly touching the ground. 20cm, firmly touching the ground. Hold the handrail tightly and support your body with the strength of your arms (cane-holding position). Step 1 right crutch out, step 2 lean forward to move the weight behind the single crutch, step out the affected leg, step 3 the lower limb on the healthy side step forward, repeat steps 1,2,3 in turn. Applicable to the affected limb can be partially weight-bearing. Cane (or single crutch) three-point step “two-point step” way: adjust the height, body upright, place the crutch on the front of the small toe about 15-20cm outside, firmly touch the ground. Hold the handrail firmly and support your body with the strength of your arms. The first step of the crutch and the affected leg out together, the second step to take the good leg, and repeat in turn, this gait way faster than the “three-point step”, mostly for light cases or late recovery patients apply. Two-point gait with cane (or single crutch) Tips: 1. Small steps should be taken when turning, stepping around small circles and turning to the healthy side; 2. Regular axillary checks; 3. Elderly people should be accompanied when using walkers to prevent accidental falls.