What are underarm crutches used for?

Underarm crutches are designed to assist people who cannot use legs to transfer weight; useful for people recovering from an injury or surgery.

How do I stop my armpits from hurting with crutches?

Stop resting your armpits on your crutches. Your hands should take most of the weight when walking with crutches. Keep your elbows bent slightly and keep your arm straight from your elbow to your wrist.

How to walk with underarm crutches?

Adjust the height of the crutch and its hand grips as per your comfort. Squeeze the crutches between your upper arms and ribs. Move the crutches forward and move your injured leg forward (put your foot even with the crutches). Step past with your stronger leg and repeat the steps.

Why should I need the correct size of crutches?

Choosing the correct size of underarm crutches is important to get adequate support with comfort. If the crutches are too high, it will cause irritation to the muscles, nerves and tissues in the shoulder and armpit area. If they are too short, you may be unstable and risk falling over.

Are there different sizes in underarm crutches?

Yes. Flamingo underarm crutches are available in three sizes like small, medium and large. Small size is suitable for people who have height between 135 to 155 cm, medium is ideal for 155 to 175 cm and large suits for height between 175 cm to 195 cm.

How do I make my underarm crutches more comfortable?

At first, choose the correct size of the crutch that suits you. Adjust the height of the crutch and its hand grips as per your comfort.

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Helps with

Leg Fracture Leg Injury

Ideal for people who cannot use legs to transfer weight.
Helps to transfer weight from upper body.
Provides better support while walking.
Made from lightweight aluminum.
Available in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large.

Specially designed underarm crutches with height adjustable feature
Ideal for people recovering from injury / surgery.
Helps to facilitate balance while walking.
Adjustable hand grips for customized comfort.
Has anti skid rubber at the bottom to minimize the chance of slipping and ensures each movement safe
Small size is suitable for people who have height between 135 to 155 cm, medium is for 155 to 175 cm and large suits for height between 175 cm to 195 cm

Step 1: Adjust the height of the crutch and its hand grips as per your comfort.
Step 2: Squeeze the crutches between your upper arms and ribs; put the weight through your hands not your armpits.
Step 3: Move the crutches forward and move your injured leg forward (put your foot even with the crutches
Step 4: Step past with your stronger leg.

Try to keep your back straight while walking.
Donâ€™t rest your crutches on your armpit.

Flamingo underarm crutch is ideal for those who cannot use legs to transfer weight, designed to provide stability and minimizes the chances of slipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Underarm crutches are designed to assist people who cannot use legs to transfer weight; useful for people recovering from an injury or surgery.
Stop resting your armpits on your crutches. Your hands should take most of the weight when walking with crutches. Keep your elbows bent slightly and keep your arm straight from your elbow to your wrist.
Adjust the height of the crutch and its hand grips as per your comfort. Squeeze the crutches between your upper arms and ribs. Move the crutches forward and move your injured leg forward (put your foot even with the crutches). Step past with your stronger leg and repeat the steps.
Choosing the correct size of underarm crutches is important to get adequate support with comfort. If the crutches are too high, it will cause irritation to the muscles, nerves and tissues in the shoulder and armpit area. If they are too short, you may be unstable and risk falling over.
Yes. Flamingo underarm crutches are available in three sizes like small, medium and large. Small size is suitable for people who have height between 135 to 155 cm, medium is ideal for 155 to 175 cm and large suits for height between 175 cm to 195 cm.
At first, choose the correct size of the crutch that suits you. Adjust the height of the crutch and its hand grips as per your comfort.