Rebotec Yano help prevent blisters on the palm, and are healthier for tendons in the wrist. This allows for a more pleasant experience while requiring support for short and long-term uses.

The four point crutch features a flexible design with ten adjustment settings, making it suitable for use with multiple patients and can be adjusted to each person’s height.

Rebotec Fun-Kids crutches are sturdy rolled and welded (stronger than extruded) aluminum, the crutches sized for children, with a colorful open open half cuff design for active kids. The height of the grip can be adjusted to accommodate as required.

Very convenient to carry, travel and store. It is made of high-quality material, durable and strong. Move around in safety indoors and out with the help of these travel crutches.

Forearm Crutches, Underarm Crutch, Heavy Duty Crutches & Crutches for Kids

A crutches are a mobility aid device that helps transfer weight from the legs to the upper body of the person using them. They are often used by people who cannot use their legs to support their weight, for example: short-term injuries to lifelong disabilities.

Choosing the Right Crutch

There are many different types of crutches and depending on your injury will depend on the type you will need. Crutches can help an individual when they are unable to walk unaided. This could be because of a disease, injury, or simply a weakness. Whatever your reason for needing a crutch, your doctor will discuss with you which type will be most beneficial for your situation.

Some people who suffer with paralysis use crutches as they can help them stand more upright opposed to being confined to a wheelchair. Maintaining an upright posture helps prevent calcium depletion and enhances circulation among other things. However a user must still have sufficient strength, balance, and coordination in order to use crutches safely and effectively.

When using crutches, the body’s weight is distributed evenly throughout the whole upper body, so if yours is poor, you may be more suited to knee scooter/walker styles instead of the traditional forearm or underarm designs. Even those with good upper body strength, coordination, and balance may find it difficult using crutches to begin with. Most people find underarm crutches the easiest to use but forearm crutches allow much greater control.

For crutches to be effective they need to be properly fitted to each individual. As a general guide, the user should be able to stand straight with their elbow bent to a 15-30 degree angle with the hand resting on the crutch handle. Ensuring you have the right tip and handles is also an important part of getting the right crutch. You want the tip to be slip-resistant. This will help provide extra support and balance, as will a larger tip. Some tips are spring-assisted also which allows the crutch to adapt to that of the individual and move with them. Some crutch handles offer extra padding to relieve some of the strain on the wrists and hands.

Types of crutches

Crutches come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different people and different injuries. Making sure you have the right crutch for your situation will make life a lot easier for you when using them. If in any doubts as to what you should be using, please seek medical advice. The most common type of crutches include the following: