Aluminium Elbow Crutch- Single

Crutches are a type of Walking Aids that serve to increase the size of an individuals Base of support. It transfers weight from the legs to the upper body and is often used by people who cannot use their legs to support their weight (ie short-term injuries to lifelong disabilities).

Elbow crutches are mobility aids designed to take weight off your lower limbs by increasing the weight you put through your upper limbs. Your physiotherapist or nurse will tell you how to use your elbow crutches. You will be advised to use them in one of the following ways which will be explained to you:

•  Full weight-bearing (you can put weight through your legs as normal)

•  Partial weight-bearing (you can put some weight through your affected leg)

•   Non weight-bearing (you are not allowed to put any weight through your affected leg)

 Elbow crutches will give you the support you need to get back to normal walking, or help you with balance