KMINA Elbow Crutch for Adults, Ergonomic Forearm Support, Right (1 unit) | Soft Handle Helps Avoid Hand and Wrist Pain, Weight Spread Along the Arm, Patented, Made in Europe, Pro Model

Very sturdy and takes the weight off shoulder, very well made but heavy and a nuisance when out as very big item to lean against chair, has been nicknamed metal detector, but it's a really helpful aid!

I broke my neck of femur in my left leg - in fact there were four breaks (comminuted). Naturally, the hospital gave me a NHS set of grey crutches and sent me packing, after a week in hospital. The NHS crutches were hell to use, as I have Osteoarthritis in my hands. I was quick to discover NHS and social aftercare, is very poor and a substitute for the NHS crutches wasn't going to happen, unless I bought them myself. I Googled "alternative crutches" and up came a YouTube video on Kmina. Having watched the video in chronic pain, I decided to invest in a pair. These crutches have to be bought singularly, left side and right side - two separate orders. They are shipped from Spain and take about a week to arrive. At first, these crutches were a little strange to get use to, after having used the NHS ones. This is, in part, because you can move a lot further in one stride. The standard NHS crutch means putting all the pressure on the the palms of your hands and wrists - this is painful and damaging. By contrast, the Kmina crutches have a totally different approach - all the pressure goes on your forearms and elbows, with the hands used to soley move the crutches. In addition, the forearm cradles are inset with neoprene (a squidgy / foamy substance, similar to memory foam. The handles have thick foam overlays. But that's not all, because the forearm cradles are also sprung, allowing for shock absorbtion, making the whole experience of use, even more comfortable. It took me a couple of days to get use to them, especially, as I was non weight bearing on my left leg, but when I mastered them, I became more and more confident and very happy I had invested in them. I'm 6'1" and my only reservation is that they are not quite tall enough, meaning I have to slightly lean forward when using them. An extra hole, probably would have remedied that. That said, they can be altered to suit most people's heights. Assembly is reasonably easy, but you need some finger strength to insert the the curved clips into the holes and you need some dexterity to do it with accuracy (matching the holes). Assembling the handle tubes into the cradles involves securing a wing nut, which, again, is relatively easy for someone with DIY skills. The wing nuts are plastic and the thread on one of mine was not allowing total tightness, so I bought a packet of them from amazon and refitted the damaged one, which is now perfect. The bases of the crutches have large, wide spread, circular rubber feet, that afford much more stability than NHS issue crutches. The feet also flex, giving you better grip on surfaces. I've used them in the rain as well and stability and grip is unaffected. Standing for longish periods with these crutches is fine, as your arms take the weight, not your hands. Walking with them can either be partial bearing, or non weight bearing on one leg. You will, of course, move faster, if you non weight bear, as you will propel yourself further distance with each stroke. As with all steps, you should exercise caution. But these crutches are excellent on steps, as your arms do most of the work. Strength wise, I've not had any issues with these crutches and I find them robust. I weigh 85kgs. The maximum weight permitted is 100kgs on each crutch. In terms of storage, these crutches take up more space than the NHS ones and so, some thought needs to go into where to stow them in different situations. I find in cafés / restaurants, the floor, under seats / tables is best. On buses and trains, I hold them at 45 degrees. Are they worth the money? Categorically yes. They're a God send, compared to NHS issue ones. You'll also find greater stability on public transport too.

Great piece of tool for support, of my back, arms and hands. Which can be affected by long term use if crutches. I've been using for over a year since hip surgery. But remain with Kyphoscoliosis in my back. Really great support. Only gripe is it's very heavy and cuff clamp support cud be a bit bigger, maybe??? Not sure!!! As when I'm wearing outwear, it's too bulky to hold, and keep slipping off. Don't know how I'll manager during winter, when wearing more bulky attire. Still, really a great product.

I absolutely love these crutches! - I’ve had several operations on my knee over the past few years and I have always struggled with sore hands/wrists when using the standard crutches (I’m not the lightest person!). I’ve tried various tricks in the past - after my surgery 2 years ago I bought some pretty good gel/grip covers which helped, but eventually nothing stops your hands/wrists from hurting. However, these completely remove all of that! - I found them very quick/intuitive to start using and (after significant usage) I am still completely pain free - these are just so comfortable to use. Yes, they are a little bulkier than standard crutches (so a little more fiddly getting in/out or a car), but that’s a very small trade-off to not being in pain when using them all the time! I was just remembering this morning that after previous surgeries I did everything I could to avoid using the crutches (to escape the hand/wrist pain) and so I did a lot more hopping around, which then ended up hurting my good leg/knee/ankle. Now, I am happily using these crutches all of the time! I bought a pair (the left + right versions), which cost me £158 on Amazon - yes, that is a lot of money, but it was totally worth it and I have zero regrets about spending the money. Hopefully I won’t need these for much longer, but I will either keep them (for future operations) or see if family/friends could use them - these are much better than any other crutches or walking aids/sticks that I’ve ever seen!

This item is difficult to get used to. The rubber on the end of the crutch is too large and catches on the floor making it quite hard to use. Also the grip around the arm is quite tight and nips.

It is sturdy you just need to get use to it. But it is good

I've only given these two stars because I have severe arthritis in one hand and wrist and because the hand grip is locked in place it was forcing that wrist to an angle that really hurt. But they are well made and make you feel secure. I bought some cheaper platform crutches a while back but they never felt secure - they seemed to wobble around. These didn't do that. BUT I have found a pair of crutches online that are similar to these but have a hand grip that you can put to the angle that is comfortable, so ideal, and they are a lot cheaper! On walking sticks.

This has helped so much with the pain that fibromyalgia brings and the debilitating issues that have caused walking to be terrible. This has given me support on very uneven ground and the arm support is much better than a normal crutch. I will be purchasing the left one when I have the money.

These crutches are fantastic! I was recovering from a very badly broken ankle, so I needed to be non-weight bearing for a long time. But, I'd also managed to break a finger, so I couldn't put weight on the palm of my hand like you have to while using traditional crutches. These solved the problem by putting the weight on my forearms instead of my hands. As a plus, putting my weight on my forearms removed the pressure from my wrists and armpits as well. With traditional crutches, all of the weight is supposed to go on the palms of your hands. But then your wrists end up getting sore, which is why most people also put some weight on the pad in their armpit. However, putting weight into your armpits is not good for your shoulder, and I know a few people who've ended up with shoulder injuries from traditional crutches. With these Kmina crutches, because the weight of your body is supported by your entire forearm, they remove the irritation of pressure points that traditional crutches cause. Also, the bottom on these crutches had a pad that was bigger and softer rubber than traditional crutches. Since I have hardwood floors in my house, it made them more stable on the slippery wood. In fact, my broken finger was caused by slipping while using traditional crutches. I wish I'd bought these right away! The crutches were really easy to use, although I was a little confused at first. The video for the Kmina Pro crutches on YouTube was very helpful for figuring out how to use them. I also kept mixing up the left from the right, so I finally marked one with a little piece of tape to visually identify them easily. They're not cheap, but they're totally worth it if you have a long recovery period. And they're certainly cheaper than injuring your shoulder or breaking your finger as traditional crutches caused me to do! While I'm hoping I never need to use any crutches ever again, if I do I'll definitely only use these.

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Jag köpte dessa, för att jag har problem med normala kryckor, de lägger alldeles för mycket press på håndlederna. Dessa ser ju perfekta ut, som att man kan lägga vikten på hela armen istället. Men pga att de lutar framåt så blir de hur ostödiga som helst, och passar nog bättre til någon med reumatism eller liknande som bara behöver lite balansstöd än folk med ben eller fot-skador. Den saken som ska hålla kryckan på plats, över armen, är gjord av hårdplastik, och strammar till mycket och gör jätteont. Och då har jag även rätt smala armar, så det borde i och för sig inte vara ett problem. Men tyvärr, det gör alldeles för ont for att orka med i mer än et par minuter. Det var også svårt att hitta precis rätt höjdinställning för mig. Med skor kan de bli lite låga, utan skor kan de bli lite höga. Så för att oppsummera: Inte användbara som ersättning för benfunktion. Och därmed fyller de inte sitt syfte, och blev returnerade.

Super praktisch, hilfreich, bequem im Alltag, besonders gut für die jenigen, die auch noch starke Handgelenkschmerzen haben, werden entlastet. Bin sehr zufrieden damit, es ist zwar teuer, aber wenn man auf die Gehilfe auf Dauer angewiesen ist, sehr hilfreich.

I originally got one of these for times when I needed more than just my cane. I liked it so much that I got the other one, to give me even more mobility options. I also got some cane holders from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0872KGSSR and wrapped one around, as shown in this picture. It blends in pretty well, and it gives me options for how to hang it when I'm out and about. The height of the cane and length from the elbow rest to the handle are both adjustable. I wish the angle were adjustable, as well, but I can also see that it wouldn't be as sturdy that way. Additionally, you can use the left crutch on the right and vice versa- it isn't quite as comfortable, but it would work. It's very simple to put together and could probably be assembled in under 2 minutes. It requires a bit of strength to get the pieces together, so if you have disabilities in your arms and/or wrists, you may need help.