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Crutches - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Strap to thigh or knee
      - Allows hands to be free
    - - Smaller size
      - Lighter weight
    - - Supports higher weight limits
- - - - Crutch tips 5-6cm from feet
  - - - Injured leg kept off ground
      - Weight supported by arms
    - - Some pressure allowed on injured leg
    - - Crutches mainly for balance
    - - Both crutches move together
      - Body swings forward past crutches
  - - - Step up with strong leg first
      - Then move crutches and injured leg
    - - Crutches move first
      - Injured leg follows