After Knee Replacement: Using a Walker

Push your walker a few inches in front of you.

Keeping your back straight, lean on the walker so it supports your weight. Step into the center of the walker with your operated leg, being careful not to twist your leg. Then, step with your other leg.

As you get more comfortable using the walker, you may be able to move it as you step.

Move your feet and the walker as close to the curb as possible.

Put your weight on both your legs, then lift the walker onto the curb.

Step up with the un-operated leg. Using the walker to support your weight, bring up the operated leg.

Move your feet and the walker as close to the edge of the curb as you safely can.

Lower the walker onto the ground, keeping its back legs against the curb.

Using the walker to support your weight, lower the operated leg. Then step down with the other leg.