Try: Walking up the stairs with two hands on rails or two hands on one rail the cr should place the stronger leg on the step above then bring other leg up to same step if using a cane and one hand on rail the cr should place the stronger leg on the step above and then bring the cane and the weaker leg up to the step at the same time the caregiver should be below cr on stairs in case assistance is needed walking down the stairs with one hand on each rail or two hands on one rail place the weaker leg on the stair below and then bring the stronger leg down to same step if using a cane the cr should place the cane and the weaker leg on the step below and then bring the stronger leg down to the same step the caregiver should be below the cr on the stairs in case assistance is needed

Materials: Stairs with sturdy railings two that are within reach are preferable

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

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