For certain injuries or fractures, a consultant may advise that you should not put any weight on your injured leg when walking for a certain period of time. This is called non-weight bearing. By not putting any weight on your injured leg means that you to are protecting the limb and giving the injury time to heal. You will need to use your arms to take the weight through walking aids. A therapist will supply you with walking aids and correctly measure them for your height.
Walking Aids
Elbow crutches can be used both indoors and outdoors and can be used for additional support on the stairs as seen in the demonstration film below.
Zimmer frames are for indoor use only, as uneven surfaces outdoors can make them unsteady. Also, you cannot use a Zimmer frame on the stairs.
Non weight bearing with elbow crutches:
Non weight bearing with wheeled zimmer frame:
Non weight bearing with elbow crutches on stairs:
It is important to look after your walking aids. The rubber ferrules on the bottom of your walking aids can wear down over time and may need replacing. You can visit the Physiotherapy Departments at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital, or most community sites across Bradford for replacement rubber ferrules between 8am and 4pm. Also, if your walking aids are damaged beyond repair then please visit the Physio reception at one of our sites.
Some people only need walking aids temporarily while they are recovering from an injury, an operation, or a hospital stay. If you no longer need your walking aids you can return them at Bradford Royal Infirmary or St Luke’s Hospital. There is an equipment drop off box at the physiotherapy department of each site.
If you are being supported by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals and require further assistance, then you can get in touch by using the contact details below between 8am and 4pm Monday - Friday:
Physiotherapy Department: 01274362875
For certain injuries or fractures, a consultant may advise that you need to partial weight bear through your affected limb for a certain period of time. This is to protect the limb and give the injury time to heal. Partial weight bearing means that you should put around 50% of your weight on the affected leg when stepping and use your arms to offload the other 50% through the walking aids. A therapist will supply you with walking aids and correctly measure them for your height.
Walking Aids
Elbow crutches can be used both indoors and outdoors and can be used for additional support on the stairs as seen in the demonstration film below.
Zimmer frames are for indoor use only, as uneven surfaces outdoors can make them unsteady. Also, you cannot use a Zimmer frame on the stairs.
Partial weight bearing with elbow crutches:
Partial weight bearing with wheeled zimmer frame:
Partial weight bearing with elbow crutches on stairs:
It is important to look after your walking aids. The rubber ferrules on the bottom of your walking aids can wear down over time and may need replacing. You can visit the Physiotherapy Departments at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital, or most community sites across Bradford for replacement rubber ferrules between 8am and 4pm. Also, if your walking aids are damaged beyond repair then please visit the Physio reception at one of our sites.
Some people only need walking aids temporarily while they are recovering from an injury, an operation, or a hospital stay. If you no longer need your walking aids you can return them at Bradford Royal Infirmary or St Luke’s Hospital. There is an equipment drop off box at the physiotherapy department of each site.
If you are being supported by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals and require further assistance, then you can get in touch by using the contact details below between 8am and 4pm Mon-Friday:
Physiotherapy Department: 01274 362875
Walking aids can be supplied to people who need help with balance when walking. If you are given walking aids from the NHS, a therapist will supply you with them and correctly measure them for your height.
Walking sticks can be used both indoors and outdoors and can be used for additional support on the stairs as seen in the demonstration film below
Zimmer frames are for indoor use only, as uneven surfaces outdoors can make them unsteady. Also, you cannot use a Zimmer frame on the stairs.
Full Weight Bearing with Sticks:
Full Weight Bearing with Wheeled Zimmer Frame:
Full Weight Bearing on Stairs:
It is important to look after your walking aids. The rubber ferrules on the bottom of your walking aids can wear down over time and may need replacing. You can visit the Physiotherapy Departments at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital, or most community sites across Bradford for replacement rubber ferrules between 8am and 4pm. Also, if your walking aids are damaged beyond repair then please visit the Physio reception at one of our sites.
Some people only need walking aids temporarily while they are recovering from an injury, an operation, or a hospital stay. If you no longer need your walking aids you can return them at Bradford Royal Infirmary or St Luke’s Hospital. There is an equipment drop off box at the physiotherapy department of each site.
If you are being supported by the Bradford Teaching Hospitals and require further assistance, then you can get in touch by using the contact details below between 8am and 4pm Mon-Friday:
Physiotherapy Department: 01274362875
