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The method of  using the crutches depends on the extent of  the injury or disability. For some injuries the doctor or surgeon may recommend that no weight is borne by the legs as it could hamper healing / recovery from the injury. Some amount of  practice and coordination is required before a person can start moving around with crutches.  The upper body should be strong enough to bear the entire weight of the person using the crutches.

Selecting a crutch of  the correct size is important. The crutch pad (top of  the crutch) should be about two inches below the arm pit and the length of  the crutch should be about half a feet more than the distance from the armpit to the shoe. The tips of  the crutches should have rubber tips to cushion the impact.

While moving with a crutch, the weight of  the patient is supported on the weight bearing foot first.  The crutches are positioned  to form a tripod , and the injured foot is moved forward. The weight bearing foot is then moved to the new position and the procedure repeated. Crutches should not be used if  you are feeling dizzy or tired .

Crutches provide support to the body while moving from one place to another if the legs are injured or unable to support a person’s weight. Though sticks have been used for support for thousands of  years, today crutches are a medical tool designed scientifically and prescribed by doctors.

Different materials are used for manufacturing crutches depending on the condition and budget of  the patient - wood, steel, aluminum, titanium, composite material like carbon fiber. Some of  the different types of  medical crutches are:

1. Forearm crutches - used for persons suffering from permanent disabilities, and used by slipping the arm into a cuff

2. Underarm crutches - prescribed for patients suffering from a temporary disability or injury, also known as auxiliary crutches, as they provide additional support.

3. Knee support - for patients with a injury or disability below the knee

4. Platform - used by patients with poor hand grip due to arthritis and similar ailments.

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