Elbow Crutches

Elbow crutches are designed to help people with limited lower limb mobility move around. Physicians also tend to prescribe the use of elbow crutches to people with broken legs and ankles and trouble with lower limbs. They are called elbow support crutches because the elbows are mainly used to support the user's hand while holding onto the crutches. That's why people who are learning how to use elbow crutches should have adequate upper body and arm strength. With continued use of the crutches, the patient can recover quicker from injury.

Not all elbow crutches are the same

There are different types of elbow crutches for patients. Open-cuff elbow crutches are meant to be more comfortable than other crutches. They are also known as ergonomic elbow crutches because they prevent the user from overly straining their body while in use. The Open-cuff design allows for easy gripping and letting go of the crutch handle while still keeping the upper arms attached to the crutch frame securely. Double adjustable crutches are crutches that can be adjusted depending on a person's height and arm length. They are also known as ultra-light elbow crutches because they are made from lightweight aluminum. The light material makes folding elbow crutches easy to do, especially when traveling.

Elbow crutches are also available for kids

Elbow crutches for children are crafted to be smaller and more compact. They function just the same as adult crutches do, except that the sizes are meant to cater to the short limbs and heights of kids. Some children's crutches are even height-adjustable to accommodate significantly younger kids. The material of kid's crutches is also different from traditional adult crutches. Instead of being made entirely from aluminum, a child's elbow crutches has some portions that are made from colored plastic. This is to make the crutches more enticing for children to use.