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Adjust the hand brace so that it is even with the athlete's hand when the elbow is flexed at approximately 30°
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With the athlete standing, place the tip of the crutches 1 in. from the outer margin of his shoes and 12 in. in front of his shoes and adjust their length
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Ask the athlete to wear low shoes and to stand with good posture, with his feet close together
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With the athlete standing, place the tip of the crutches 6 in. from the outer margin of his shoes and 2 in. in front of his shoes and adjust their length
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Ask the athlete to remove his shoes and stand with his feet close together and knees flexed to approximately 20°
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Adjust the hand brace so that it is even with the athlete's hand when the elbow is fully extended
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Inspect the crutch tops, bolts, and wing nuts to make sure they are neither worn nor defective
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Check crutch length by determining whether the crutch top is 3 to 4 in. below the anterior fold of the axilla
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Check crutch length by determining whether the crutch top is 1 in. (about 3 finger widths) below the anterior fold of the axilla