PWB

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

PWB is an abbreviation for 'partial weight bearing'.

using crutchesWeight bearing on crutches can vary from 'toe-tip' to full weight bearing.

Percentage of body weight

With partial-weight-bearing, some of the body's weight is allowed to be taken. This is usually a percentage of the body weight, such as 30%.