"I had two bad hips, but at 48 years old they didn't want to replace them so they decided to re-form them. This involved drilling off pieces of the bone and repairing the labrum. Unfortunately with this surgery I had to be completely off each leg for two weeks and then two more weeks of just toe touching. I had the first surgery done in June and use traditional crutches for my recovery. I knew enough to not put the weight of my body on my underarms but still wore my sides sore with holding the crutches tight to my body. My hands and elbows got very sore within the first week. By two weeks I hated those crutches.
My second surgery was scheduled for October and I knew I wanted something different. I researched and foundsmartCRUTCHES. But, they weren't available yet in the U.S. so I contacted the manufacturer and asked them to let me know as soon as they were. Interestingly enough, two weeks before my surgery I injured my elbow, tennis elbow they called it. I also received my crutches before the surgery.
Fast forward to post surgery. I will admit the smartCRUTCHES have a learning curve to them. I was less steady and it require more arm/shoulder strength to use them vs. traditional crutches. I learned with practice and became more steady. At one point about a week after surgery I was a little frustrated so I switched back to the traditional crutches for a day. That was a huge mistake. Those crutches aggravated my tennis elbow so badly, it made it worse than it had ever been. When I switched back to the smartCRUTCHES there was no strain on my tennis elbow. I was so glad it allowed me to keep resting that elbow but allowed me to still be mobile.
I'm sold onsmartCRUTCHES. It took me about a week and a half of using them and playing around with the different angles to find what worked for me but they are great.
Thank you smartCRUTCH for making my recovery period much less painful."
David H, Indiana, USA
My wife has had several falls and her prior walking sticks felt too flimsy and didn’t offer her enough support. A friend who is a physical therapist recommended your poles.
These make her feel very safe, even on uneven ground.
Ross & Linda
I have used the large round rubber replacement pole tips for about 1 1/2 years now and they have been great for my Nordic Walking. Because of balance issues and arthritis, I never leave home without them. They provide great traction on all surfaces. One suggestion is to check the tips every few weeks and rotate them so that they wear evenly.
I use the Smart Crutch because canes or crutches with horizontal handles give me symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. I usually use one crutch for balance, and have the forearm support adjusted close to a 45 degree angle. A recent knee injury means I now need the option to put my full weight on two crutches. My new crutch arrived quickly, and I adjusted both crutches almost horizontal, so I'm taking the entire load on my elbows. So far so good! And a bonus I didn't anticipate was that the crutches are safe to have in an MRI suite, which simplified getting imaging quite a bit. I'm a huge fan!!
I was looking for crutches that wouldnt hurt my wrist but were foldable or otherwise more portable for public transit. I couldn't find any, but I found this!
This little bag definitely helps make my crutches more convenient, and I don't have to scrounge through my big bag every time I need something. Really good for when I'm out and about!
I like the Way these tips grab rocks for a safe hiking experience. The way they are formed is natural for a smooth step. I love them.