Crutches

Crutches For Sale in Brisbane

Our range crutches are available to purchase online Australia wide. We also offer a hire service on select items throughout Brisbane, The Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan & Caboolture.

If you’ve recently suffered an injury that has impaired your ability to walk, we offer affordable crutches hire Gold Coast & Brisbane, to assist your mobility while you recover.

We also offer a range of high quality crutches for sale for those who require the use of crutches over a longer term.

These come in two main types: axilla (or underarm crutches), and elbow crutches. Underarm crutches are mostly used to relieve weight on the leg(s) whilst elbow crutches are used by those who can partially bear weight on the legs.

Crutches can be used singly or as a pair, depending on the injury or medical state of the user.

Underarm crutches have a single or double shaft with the handgrips positioned so the elbows are slightly flexed. Height and distance between the underarm pad and the handgrip is adjustable to ensure a comfortable stance and to permit the proper amount of lower body swing for forward movement. Correct use of underarm crutches is to squeeze the pad against chest and upper arm to avoid pressure on the armpit, which can cause nerve pain and interrupt blood flow.

Elbow crutches can have open or closed cuff styles. Open cuff elbow crutches have a semi circular support to brace the forearm; closed cuff elbow crutches have more like a ring support to prevent the forearm slipping forward and to hold the crutch on the user’s arm at all times. Both styles have adjustments available to ensure comfort and safety in use.

Gutter arm crutches have a trough like armrest to support the user’s weight on the forearms. The gutters are usually well padded and adjustable for comfort and safety.

Canadian crutches are often used as an alternative to axilla crutches, normally by permanent users. Rather than having an underarm pad, the arm is inserted through a padded ring that encircles the upper-arm, providing greater support.