Drive Medical Crutch Accessory Kits

Crutches are a vital tool for individuals who are recovering from a lower extremity injury, and though they are built to last, the underarm pads, hand grips, and crutch tips can all wear out over time. The frames of the crutches, however, are extremely durable and rarely wear out. Instead of replacing the entire crutch when one of the pads, grips, or tips wears out, Drive Medical offers this Crutch Accessory Kit. The Kit includes two underarm pads, two hand grips, and two crutch tips, in two different size options with differing colors for easy identification.

When used on uneven terrain, such as concrete sidewalks, the tips of the crutch can roughen and score, causing them to catch on loose fibers of carpets and making them less steady on smoother floors. Replacement tips allow the crutch to continue to aid mobility smoothly and evenly. Crutch tips also absorb less impact the more they wear down, making using them harder on the joints.

The underarm pads are meant to help absorb some of the shock of using crutches to protect the shoulder joints, and also to provide comfort during use. These can wear thin over time and be less comfortable, and as they are used under the arms where perspiration tends to gather, they can also quickly soil. Crutches can be passed around from family member to family member, friend to friend, and getting new underarm pads ensures a more sanitary crutch for the new user.

The hand grips make using crutches gentler on the wrists and are designed to be comfortable to grip. Over time, the cushiony feel can fade away, making it less comfortable to hold, and as with the underarm pads, hands can carry a variety of germs and bacterium along with perspiration. New hand grips ensure comfort for the fingers, less impact on the wrists, and sanitary use if the crutches are going to a new owner.