how to walk with crutches
1 Place the crutches under your arms. 2  Squeeze them to the sides of your body. 3  Move the crutches 6 to 12 inches ahead. 4  They should be slightly away from your body. 5  Push down on the hand grips. 6  Step past the crutches. 7  Support your weight with your hands and not under your arms.8  Check your balance before you go on.eneral directions for walking with crutches. 1  Place the crutches under your arms. 2  Squeeze them to the sides of your body. 3  Move the crutches 6 to 12 inches ahead. 4  They should be slightly away from your body. 5  Push down on the hand grips.