#bc crossing streams requires excellent balance or at least being able to balance using a support like a stick

[thedisablednaturalist]

Is it okay if I use my crutches like weight supports rather than fully weight bearing?

I tried using them to fully take the weight off my legs but my upper arm and core strength aren't strong enough to handle that weight transfer, at least for now. (Example)

The video says at the end if you can't do that you're better off using a wheelchair, which I do but obviously can't use it in the field which is why I got the crutches.

I've been using them as like...extra legs so I can distribute my weight equally throughout my body/the crutches rather than use my upper arm strength to take all the weight off my legs.

When I first used them in public I got looks and my bf said that he doesn't think that's the right way to use them.

I definitely feel more stable having them and walking is easier, but I don't want to be using them in a way that is harmful to myself or offensive to other crutch users.