Ergonomic Forearm Crutches, Adult Pair
Shaped left and right grips and a wide cuff, made for using crutches long term.
Ships free. WA, NT and Tas, $29.95. Free at $250. Dispatched in 1–2 business days, arrives in 3–7.
- Load goes through the forearm, not the armpit
- Left and right shaped grips
- Handle height and cuff length adjust separately
- Supplied assembled, sold as a pair
About this product
Best for someone who will be on crutches for months, or permanently. Also for anyone whose shoulders and armpits have had enough of underarm crutches. The handles adjust from 84 to 109.5cm, which suits people about 175cm and taller. If you are shorter, ask us before you order.
Forearm crutches put the load through your forearm and hand rather than up under your arm, which is far kinder over a long period. The handgrips are moulded left and right, so each one fits the shape of that hand instead of being a plain tube. The cuff is 10cm wide inside, which is easier to get in and out of, and both the handle height and the distance from cuff to grip adjust separately.
The separate cuff adjustment is what makes these worth it. Getting the cuff sitting just below the elbow, rather than digging in or sliding off, is the difference between crutches you tolerate and crutches you forget you are using.
- Weight capacity
- 127kg
- Handle height
- 84 to 109.5cm, adjustable
- Material
- Aluminium tubing
- Handgrips
- Moulded ergonomic, textured, left and right specific
- Cuff
- Large, 10cm inner width
- Adjustable
- Handle height and cuff to handgrip length, separately
- Tips
- Hexagonal dense rubber
- Supplied fully assembled
- Sold as a pair
- Weight
- 3kg the pair
- GST-free
- NDIS eligible (low cost AT, no quote needed)
Common questions
How are these different from underarm crutches?
The weight goes through your forearm and hand instead of up under your arm. Much better for months of use. They take a little practice at first.
Where should the cuff sit?
Just below the elbow, around the widest part of the forearm. It should hold without pinching, and it should not slide down when you lift the crutch.
Can I use them on stairs?
Yes, with practice. Good leg up first going up, crutches and injured leg first coming down. Ask your physio to watch you do it once.
Every order here comes through me personally. If you're not sure this is the right one for your situation, ask before you order. I'd rather help you choose well than sell you the wrong thing.
Bianca Willshire, founderUnderarm or forearm, and how high to set them? Our guide to crutches covers both, and whether to hire or buy.
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