Weight bearing status

Question 1

Full weight bearing (FWB)/weight bearing as tolerated (WBAT)

Answer 1

No restriction, limited only by patient discomfort

Question 2

Partial weight bearing (PWB)

Answer 2

Prescribed amount as a percentage of patient’s body weight

Question 3

Toe-touch weight bearing (TTWB)/touch-down weight bearing (TDWB)

Answer 3

• Toes may rest on the ground in standing, but the extremity is non-weight bearing
• Utilized for balance assistance only

Question 4

Non-weight bearing (NWB)

Answer 4

Foot may not contact the floor in standing