Let's face it, crutches are not inherently fun. They are a critical tool to help with injuries, recovery and long-term assistance...invaluable, actually. That said, crutches can indeed be made fun with a little creativity and a positive attitude. Here are some ideas:
Customization: Decorate your crutches with stickers, paint, or colorful tape. This can make them look cool and reflect your personality. smartCRUTCH has embraced this with sassy skins!!
Crutch Tricks: With practice and safety precautions, you can learn some fun crutch tricks, similar to skateboarding or using a pogo stick. Look up tutorials or videos online for inspiration.
Crutch Games: Invent games that incorporate your crutches. For example, you can use them for a game of "crutch soccer" where you use one crutch to hit a soft ball.
Crutch Challenges: Challenge yourself or friends to fun and safe competitions, like timed races on crutches or obstacle courses.
Social Fun: Get friends involved. Have them try using crutches for a short period to understand your experience and create fun shared activities.
Music and Rhythm: Use your crutches to make beats or rhythms, turning them into musical instruments.
Positivity and Humor: Maintain a positive mindset and use humor to make the experience enjoyable. Sharing funny moments or jokes about crutches can lighten the mood.
Remember to always prioritize safety and not to overexert yourself, especially if you are using crutches due to an injury. The Freedom to Move!
I’ve been using Smart Crutches for almost 15 years and am very happy with them. Before that I used the old fashioned crutches with the gray cuffs around the top of your forearm. Smart Crutched are much more adjustable so your arms can be where you want them, horizontal, vertical or somewhere in between. The cuffs and hand grips are very comfortable. The choice of designs is fun. Customer services is fantastic!
I just bought my second crutch. I've had the first one for a couple years and it's been great. I've had to use a cane for 30+ years and the adjustable angle has been a game changer for the pain level in my elbow. (Elbow joints don't like to use a cane for that many years!) Lately I've had to use crutches on both arms to offset the impact on the one arm/elbow. After experiencing increasing pain in my other hand I decided to order another smart crutch for the other arm. It is currently eliminating the hand pain. Thanks for a great product. I would not be "walking" my 8-10k steps a day without them!
My daughter is a really skinny person so the extra padding definitely helps thank you
My second purchase of the rubber tips. Well made, durable and fit my existing poles.
Finally poles for someone taller. These things are great, super sturdy with grips that fit my hands.