How to use Crutches This video will teach you how to adjust the crutches to the proper height, as well as how to use the crutches safely while walking, sitting and climbing stairs.



The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members.

Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multicampus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex healthcare challenges.

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