Orthopaedic Leaflet
Date of issue: February 2024
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Up steps with no rails
Hold on to the 2 sticks close to step.
Step up with the:
1. Good leg
2. Then the operation leg onto same step
3. Then the sticks onto same step
Always go one step at a time
Down steps with no rails
Hold on to the 2 sticks close to steps.
1. Put both sticks down a step
Then step down with the:
2. Operation leg
3. Then the good leg
Always go one step at a time
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