smartCRUTCH eNewsletters & Blog Posts

smartCRUTCH Logo and Movember Balloon

It's a smartCRUTCH Movember

Movember and crutches aren't directly connected, but there is an interesting symbolic connection when you consider that Movember's purpose is to raise awareness for men's health issues, including physical and...

It's a smartCRUTCH Movember

Movember and crutches aren't directly connected, but there is an interesting symbolic connection when you consider that Movember's purpose is to raise awareness for men's health issues, including physical and...

Yellow Leaves on the Ground and Trees

Taking Care in the Fall

Crutches certainly help provide mobility, however, using crutches during the fall season can present some additional challenges due to potentially slippery or uneven surfaces. Here's a safety tip for using...

Taking Care in the Fall

Crutches certainly help provide mobility, however, using crutches during the fall season can present some additional challenges due to potentially slippery or uneven surfaces. Here's a safety tip for using...

Fibromyalgia Awareness Ribbon

Are smartCRUTCHes Helpful for Individuals with ...

smartCRUTCHes, which are ergonomic and adjustable crutches designed to reduce strain on the wrists and upper body, could potentially be beneficial for some individuals with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic...

Are smartCRUTCHes Helpful for Individuals with ...

smartCRUTCHes, which are ergonomic and adjustable crutches designed to reduce strain on the wrists and upper body, could potentially be beneficial for some individuals with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic...

Woman Walking Across Bridge on smartCRUTCHes

What is the Hardest Part of Using Forearm Crutc...

The hardest part of using forearm crutches for the first time typically includes: Balance and Coordination: Learning to balance your body weight while using the crutches can be tricky. Coordinating...

What is the Hardest Part of Using Forearm Crutc...

The hardest part of using forearm crutches for the first time typically includes: Balance and Coordination: Learning to balance your body weight while using the crutches can be tricky. Coordinating...

Top 10 Reasons to Love Your smartCRUTCH - #3

Top 10 Reasons to Love Your smartCRUTCH - #3

Excessive weight bearing on a traditional crutch saddle can cause restriction and damage to the Axilla artery, nerves, tendons and soft tissue found in the axilla (armpit). With smartCRUTCH, transfer...

Top 10 Reasons to Love Your smartCRUTCH - #3

Excessive weight bearing on a traditional crutch saddle can cause restriction and damage to the Axilla artery, nerves, tendons and soft tissue found in the axilla (armpit). With smartCRUTCH, transfer...

October is National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month

Once again it is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) with falls prevention as this year’s theme. NPTM was started by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to recognize the importance of physical...

October is National Physical Therapy Month

Once again it is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) with falls prevention as this year’s theme. NPTM was started by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to recognize the importance of physical...