VIVE Forearm Crutches Lightweight Arm Cuff Crutch Adjustable Ergonomic Heavy Duty For Standard And Tall Adults Comfortable On Wrist Molded Non Skid Replaceable Rubber Tips Black

Husband loves it , provides more support!

Sometimes a need a walker, but for some reason a walker strains my lower back and causes me to stumble more frequently, so I use these forearm crutches most of the time. I purchased these crutches about 1.5 years ago. I think these crutches work better than a walker as I have a greater ability to widen or narrow my support during my instability. The price was reasonable and they are strong and attractive, and lightweight. I originally purchased two sets but due to the low price I now have three. One set is for everyday use and they look beat up. One set has ice grips on them for use during the winter, and one set is used for church/dress/socializing during good weather. You absolutely need to find a good supplier for the rubber tips as they wear out very frequently. Sometimes the original BLACK tips last a few days or a month. I rotate them so they wear more evenly. The tips are like suction cups when new, but when they wear they get really slick. The original tips are lightweight, but the most they have lasted me is a month. I found a supplier for the grey tips (heavier & ugly) at a significant discount and they last two to three times longer than the original/black aftermarket supplies and are a fraction of the cost. I use a 7/8” grey tip with a plain rubber hose inside to make the tip fit tight to the crutch and so they do not come off easily. Also, I added a paracord because I dropped my crutches frequently, or did not have the wrist strength when my forearm was not against the saddle. The paracord in the forearm section really adds strength, stability, and confidence while using them. The paracord also adds convenience while opening doors, carrying them, storing them, grabbing them, etc., or preventing them from dropping to the floor, or retrieving them from the floor or wall corner with the other crutch. The paracord allows me to bind my forearm into the crutch and literally make the crutch an extension of my arms and I can confidently use the crutch for support while holding a drink in my hand because my forearm is bound in the saddle via the cord. Photos depict my daily driver, winter set, and dress set. Obviously, the most used set is worn, unsightly, and damaged, but my life is SO much more enjoyable with the forearm crutches. I highly recommend them.

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As someone with a connective tissue disorder, all my joints dislocate multiple times a day. I deteriorated to the point walking outside of my own home became dangerous. I started using my wheelchair anytime I left the house. It gave me freedom back to some extent but I was trapped in the chair. Normal (auxiliary) crutches were not an option due to the pain and dislocations I experienced in my upper body, the lack of stability, and inconvenience of their size. I researched forearm crutches and I decided to buy a pair. The very fancy crutches wouldn't be in stock for another few months and I bought this pair until then. It's been life changing. I walk upright with these as compared to normal crutches, no hunching over. There's barely any pain in my upper body from using these, only my palms hurt after extended use. I've been able to move freely and confidently with less pain! I even went through grocery shopping entirely on these crutches. They are sturdy, sleek, and functional. I cannot recommend these more. Additional notes: Anyone under 5' might want to reconsider using these as I at 5' could only adjust these just small enough for me! Adding a strap between the holes might be a good option so you can use your hands without dropping the crutch or finding a place to set it down. Mine is made of duct tape shown in the images I provided. Another consideration is that it takes a little bit to get used to using another form of mobility aid and that there a learning curve. Edit after long use: The reflecter peices come off with man handling, but this does not effect the main functionality of the crutches (mobility). The tips wear out fairly quickly with weight bearing. I weigh 115, so if youre heavier, they would wear out even faster. I recommend "Tornado crutch tips" to replace them with. They add SO much grip and some shock absorbsion, which is amazing. They last ages, I've used my crutches near daily for 10 months and the tornado tips barely show any signs of wear. Even grips okay on ice, but ice spike tips would be better if youre going to be doing lots of crutching on ice. You might consider adding padding to the handles for more palm comfort. I have found I don't need it and prefer the plastic, but there are tons of covers made for crutch grips, I'd recommend looking on amazon or etsy for them.

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