Weight Bearing Precautions

Question 1

Involved lower extremity is not to be weight bearing and is usually not oermitted to touch the ground.

Answer 1

• Non-weightbearing (NWB)

Question 2

Patient can rest the foot of the involved LE on the ground for balance, but not for weight bearing.

Answer 2

• Toe Touch Weightbearing (TTWB)
• Also called Touch Down Weight Bearing (TDWB)

Question 3

Patient can bear 50% of full body weight on involved LE. This equals amount of weight borne on a single limb in static standing.

Answer 3

• 50% weight bearing

Question 4

Patient determines amount of weight that will occur on the lower extremity; to the patient’s tolerance.

Answer 4

• Weight Bearing as Tolerated

Question 5

Patient is permitted full weight bearing on involved LE. Assistive devices are not used to decrease weight bearing, but to maintain balance.

Answer 5

• Full weight bearing (FWB)