Health Tip: Confined to Crutches?

(HealthDayNews) -- Has a broken leg left you hobbling on crutches?

These tips, courtesy of the Calgary Health Region, may help you on your way:

• Place the crutches ahead and to the sides of your feet for the best balance.
• Squeeze each crutch into your ribs.
• Move both crutches forward at the same time.
• Move the injured leg forward between the crutches.
• Move your good leg ahead of the crutches.