How to use crutches

Using crutches on stairs

 

Going over a step with crutches

 

Standing up and sitting down with crutches

 

 

Patient information leaflets

Walking aid return and reuse scheme

Sherwood Forest Hospitals have joined an NHS England campaign to reuse or recycle walking aids that people no longer require.

We accept any type of metal walking sticks, crutches or walking frames.

For more information, read our walking aid return and reuse scheme leaflet (opens in new window).

Contact the fracture clinic physiotherapy team

Kings Mill, Clinic 10: 01623 672384

Newark, Byron House: 01636 685885