Archive For The “Crutches” Category
Fractures, sprains and strains on the legs can make it difficult to walk without support. While crutches are used in large numbers all over the world by several temporarily or permanently crippled patients, it requires some amount of patience, practice and above all, the right approach to initiate your first crutch-assisted walk. Your doctor may [...]
Perhaps, the most crucial role in a crutch is played by its end tips, which bear all the body weight of the individual using the crutch and prevent any slippage. However, not all crutch tips are meant to provide high degree of protection against slips on all surfaces. Wrong tips used on wrong surfaces can [...]
Forearm crutches are meant for disabled persons who find it hard to walk properly without any support. By snugly fitting on the forearm region, these crutches provide sufficient balance and support while walking. The best part about forearm crutches is the navigability they provide in tight spaces, like crowded marketplaces. Generally, the forearm crutches are [...]
What are Forearm Crutches? Forearm Crutches, also known as elbow crutches, are medical aids for the patients with injured or damaged leg leading to mobility issues. As opposed to underarm crutches, the forearm crutches rely on the flexible cuffs bordering the below-elbow portion of the arm. Due to their intuitive and user-friendly design, they reduce [...]
What are Crutches? Crutches are specially designed medical equipment used by those who have an injured or disabled leg. The damage could be on any part of legs – knees, ankles, feet, thighs, etc. Crutches are used to support the body weight and act as a substitute for one of the injured legs. The shape [...]
What are Crutch Tips? Crutch Tips are the end coverings of the crutches. The base of the crutches is covered by different kinds of tips ideal for different kinds of surfaces. When you are new to using crutches as mobility aids, you may not understand the importance of the crutch tips. However, these small crutch [...]
