What action should accompany the lowering of axillary crutches down from a curb?
A) Extension of the strongest hip
B) Extension of the strongest knee
C) Flexion of the strongest hip and knee
D) Extension of the trunk

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If the patient does not flex the hip and knee of the supporting extremity to lower the body,the distance between the top of the axillary rest and the axilla will increase greatly when the crutches are placed down off the curb and the stability of the crutches will be reduced significantly.

What Action Should Accompany the Lowering of Axillary Crutches Down