Crutches

Standard crutches are brilliant right up until you try to squeeze into a taxi, board a regional train or wedge them into a hatchback boot. Then they turn into two long poles with a grudge. Folding crutches for travel fix that. They shrink to a fraction of their working length, slide into a bag and … Read more

It’s 11pm. You’ve spent four hours under fluorescent lights, and someone has just handed you a pair of grey metal sticks and said, “Non-weight-bearing for six weeks.” You nod. Then you hobble to the car park and realise nobody explained how any of this actually works. That’s the gap this guide fills. Choosing crutches for … Read more

Underarm crutches for tall adults are axilla-style walking aids with a longer frame and a wider height-adjustment range. They typically fit people from about 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in (1.78–1.98 m). The padded top rests against the chest wall just below the armpit, while the handgrips carry your weight, so correct length matters far more … Read more

The best elbow crutches are lightweight, height-adjustable walking aids that pair a supportive forearm cuff with a comfortable, pressure-spreading handle. They let you move weight off an injured or weak leg through your hands and forearms, while the cuff keeps the crutch with you whenever you briefly let go. Nobody budgets for crutches. One misjudged … Read more

The best lightweight crutches are adjustable aluminium or carbon fibre elbow (forearm) crutches weighing roughly 550g-750g each. They fit your height precisely, carry your body weight safely and spare your wrists and shoulders from fatigue. They are also far cheaper than most people expect. Here’s the thing nobody mentions when you’re handed a pair in … Read more