Which Crutch Gaits Require?

There are three main walks or “gaits” when using crutches. They are the “Four-Point Gait,” the “Partial Weight-Bearing Three-Point Gait” and the “Three Point “Swing Through Gait.” Your medical provider will tell you which one of these is best for your particular injury.

What are the different types of crutch gaits?

1 Different crutch walking gait patterns include 2-point, 3-point, 4-point, swing-to, and swing-through patterns. Three-point gait crutch walking is commonly used because it provides for varied levels of weight bearing, from non–weight bearing to full weight bearing.

What is 4 point gait used for?

4 point: this gait pattern is used when there's lack of coordination, poor balance and muscle weakness in both LE, as it provides slow and stable gait pattern with three points support on it, point one is the crutch on the involved side, point two is the uninvolved leg, point three is the involved leg, and point four ...