Toe-Touch weight bearing (TTWB): You may rest your toes on the ground while sitting or standing, but you may not place any weight through your leg. Place weight through the crutches by pushing …

Feb 28, 2026 · Toe-touch weight bearing is a walking restriction that allows your toes to lightly touch the floor while keeping most body weight off the injured or operated leg. It is commonly used after …

Apr 1, 2026 · Toe-touch weight-bearing means that only the toes on your operated leg should contact the ground. This is for balance only, however, and no significant amount of weight should be placed …

In this video, you will learn how to walk with both crutches and a walker if you are toe touch weight bearing on one leg.

Touchdown or Toe-Touch Weight-Bearing: Only the toes can lightly touch the ground, akin to having a feather resting on the foot. The aim is not to bear weight but to maintain balance.

Jan 14, 2026 · Toe Touch Weight Bearing (TTWB) is defined as placing no more than 0% to 15% of the patient’s total body weight on the affected foot. This small percentage of weight is primarily …

In clinical practice, it is commonly described as having the ability to touch the foot or toes to the floor without supporting weight from the affected limb, for the purpose of balance. [4] . The pressure …

Weightbearing Status – You are allowed to put partial weight on your operative leg. Walk using two crutches and your splint intact. Two crutches should be used until directed to discontinue by Dr. …

Based on your injury, you will be taught to follow limits on the amount of weight you can put on the injured arm or leg. These are often called weight-bearing restrictions. You may need to use a …

Aug 30, 2024 · Touch-Down Weight Bearing allows a patient to lightly touch their toes to the ground while walking or standing, but without bearing full weight on the affected limb.