A surgery or injury to your foot, leg, or ankle can significantly limit mobility. It becomes difficult to walk or climb stairs, and you might need assistance from others. Since it can take weeks ...

TIPS TO HELP YOU KEEP YOUR BALANCE ON CRUTCHES Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) ...

Keep your elbows close to your side to keep the crutches against your ribs. The tips of your crutches should be two to three inches out to the side of your feet so you do not trip on your crutches.

Stair climbing “requires the use of more muscles as well as some balance and gross motor skills,” Dr. Nicolas Berger of the UK’s Teesside University told the Independent.

A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.