Forearm Crutches Pair

A pair of height-adjustable forearm crutches for walking with weight taken off one leg. Each crutch has a moulded forearm cuff and an ergonomic handgrip, so the load carries through the forearm and hand rather than under the arm. Also called elbow crutches, they are supplied as a pair and built on a light aluminium shaft that is easy to lift and swing through each step.

The two height adjustments are the point of difference. One sets the length from the handle to the ground, so the crutch matches your height and the handle sits where your hand naturally rests. The second sets the distance from the handle up to the forearm cuff, so the cuff holds the arm at the right spot below the elbow.

The universal handgrip spreads load across the palm rather than a single narrow bar, and the rubber tips give the crutch grip on hard floors. The aluminium shaft keeps the weight down, which matters over a full day of moving around the house or between rooms.

Getting the height right is worth doing properly. A physiotherapist or treating clinician can set the adjustment for your build and check your walking pattern before you rely on the crutches day to day. That fitting step is the difference between crutches that help you move and crutches that fight you.

Straptor is Australian owned and run, with phone advice from people who know the range and a walk-in counter at East Bendigo. The forearm crutches sit alongside the wider recovery and rehab range, and you can see them next to the other mobility aids in the recovery equipment collection.

Features

• Height-adjustable from the handle to the ground to match your height
• Second adjustment from the handle to the forearm cuff for cuff position
• Universal ergonomic handgrip that spreads load across the hand
• Moulded forearm cuff that holds the arm below the elbow
• Lightweight aluminium shaft, easy to lift through each step
• Rubber tips for grip on hard floors
• Supplied as a pair

Specifications

• Type: forearm (elbow) crutches
• Shaft material: aluminium
• Handgrip: universal ergonomic grip
• Cuff: moulded forearm cuff
• Height adjustment: dual (handle-to-ground and handle-to-cuff)
• Tips: rubber
• Supplied as: a pair (two crutches)
• SKU: 125680

What's in the box

• One pair of forearm crutches (two crutches)

Usage

Set the handle-to-ground height so the handgrip sits at your wrist crease when you stand tall with arms relaxed, then set the cuff a little below the elbow so it holds without pinching. A physiotherapist or clinician should confirm the fit and your walking pattern before regular use. Move one crutch and the opposite leg together, keeping your weight through the hands and forearms.

Care and storage

Wipe the shaft and grips down with a damp cloth. Check the rubber tips for wear and replace them if the tread is smooth, since a worn tip can slip. Store upright and out of the walkway.

Common questions

What is the difference between forearm crutches and underarm crutches? Forearm crutches carry the load through a cuff on the forearm and a handgrip, rather than a pad under the armpit. Many people find them easier to move in over longer periods, but the right choice depends on your situation, which is a good thing to raise with your clinician.

Are they adjustable? Yes. There are two separate adjustments, one for overall height and one for the cuff position, so the crutch can be set to your build.

Are they sold singly or as a pair? As a pair. Each order includes two crutches.

Can I set them up myself? You can set the height yourself, but it is worth having a physiotherapist or clinician confirm the fit and check how you walk before you rely on them.

Australian owned and run. Fitting height and safe use are best set on a physiotherapist's or clinician's advice. Check the rubber tips for wear before use. No therapeutic claim is made on this page.