Try: Ask the cr to use the following procedures to go up the satirs with the cane provide coaching and support as the cr tries this out #stand in front of the first step #grip the handrail firmly if possible #place good foot on the stair make sure to leave plenty of room for the other foot and the cane cane’s tip #place the tip of the cane on the stair #lean on the cane and the handrail for support #bring the weak leg up and rest the foot on the stair #repeat the process beginning with the stronger or uninjured leg until you reach the top of the stairs

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Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

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References: Adapted from the intenet website www ehow com how to use a cane on stairs by katie leigh no date

Keywords: Stairs cane

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed