<P> After surgery of the hip, or of the bones of the leg, ankle, or foot, it is of the utmost importance for recovery to get the right amount of weight - bearing when moving around with crutches or frames . </P> <P> The grades of weight bearing for each phase of recovery will be determined by the surgeon . The Anti-Gravity Treadmill can allow testing of weight bearing by lowering effective body weight in 1% increments from 100 - 20% of body weight . </P> <Ul> <Li> Non-weight - bearing (NWB): The leg must not touch the floor and is not permitted to support any weight at all . The patient may hop on the other leg or use crutches or other devices for mobility . In this grade, 0% of the body weight may be rested on the leg . </Li> <Li> Touch - down weight - bearing or Toe - touch weight - bearing: The foot or toes may touch the floor (such as to maintain balance), but not support any weight . Do not place actual weight on the affected leg . Imagine having an egg underfoot that one is not to crush . </Li> <Li> Partial weight - bearing: A small amount of weight may be supported by the affected leg . The weight may be gradually increased up to 50% of the body weight, which would permit the affected person to stand with his body weight evenly supported by both feet (but not to walk). </Li> <Li> Weight - bearing as tolerated: Usually assigned to people that can support from 50 to 100% of the body weight on the affected leg, the affected person independently chooses the weight supported by the extremity . The amount tolerated may vary according to the circumstances . </Li> <Li> Full weight - bearing: The leg can now carry 100% of the body weight, which permits normal walking . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Non-weight - bearing (NWB): The leg must not touch the floor and is not permitted to support any weight at all . The patient may hop on the other leg or use crutches or other devices for mobility . In this grade, 0% of the body weight may be rested on the leg . </Li>

Toe touch weight bearing vs partial weight bearing
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