Crutches wanted with palm handle

[Newbie17]

Hi Everyone..

Could anyone tell me where I can get Palm handle type crutches from please preferably FREE.

I have asked my Gp but he really didn't seem interested, I have looked on eBay but they are £30.

[Crusee]

Hi Newbie17

I Have a set of both.

I started off with the rounded handles but I found it hurt my hands and fingers curling them around the handles.

I told my physio I Was having difficulty and she ordered me a new set .I had them within a week.

So now I use them both.I keep the palm set in the car to use them away from the house and I keep the ordinary ones in the house and I can also use the furniture to help me around.

The palm ones were free of charge however I Had paid previously £50 for the ordinary ones as I had an operation on my knee at Nuffield hospital .

The palm ones are great esp if you have pain gripping the circular handles.

Take care,hope you manage to find some.

Crusee

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[Newbie17 in reply to Crusee]

Yeah I have difficulty gripping the handles in ordinary crutch handles, my mum has them.

I don't have Physio as my doctor said I didnt need one.

[rosewine]

Complete care shop have them cheap. Hope this helps.x

[Newbie17 in reply to rosewine]

Ah right.. Where is that at please ? X

[rosewine in reply to Newbie17]

If you Google completecareshop it will come up on the internet. Sorry not allowed to give you the exact internet address on the forum as it is a commercial link but if you pop that in your browser you will soon find it. Good luck.x

[Newbie17 in reply to rosewine]

Excellent Thank You So Much For Your Time.

X

[rosewine in reply to Newbie17]

No trouble at all this is what the forum is all about trying to help one another.x

[jayfer]

Where I live there used to be a walk in clinic for people with mobility issues. They were run by council so walking aids were free. Occupational therapist can help with obtaining them. Have your social services/ council got an OT dept? They may be able to help you. Good luck

[Newbie17 in reply to jayfer]

I'm not sure but I will definitely look in to it

Thank You 😊 x

[bluebell99]

Hi Newbie17

They are called Fischer Walking Sticks and if you google you will be able to buy online. Prices range from about £5 each upwards to about £15 for pretty or folding ones.

Don't forget to order a left and/or a right if you need both as they are very different.

Also make sure you tick the box to not pay VAT.

Hope this helps

X

[Newbie17 in reply to bluebell99]

Ah Thank You so much 🙏🏻

X

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[hebden]

Are you in UK?. I got mine on NHS from physiotherapist at local hospital about 4 years ago when my others were causing me wrist pain and physiotherapist noticed they were odd. I can also get the ferrules (rubber ends) replaced when they wear or split as I just go back to physio department when needed. I have asked if platform crutches would be better for me as I have neck and shoulder pain but was advised not to use the platform crutches as this would make me hunch my shoulders more. Maybe ask your gp to refer you to physio so you can be properly measured for the right height etc.

[Newbie17 in reply to hebden]

Yes I am in the uk 🇬🇧

I asked my doctor about me seeing a physiotherapist but he didn't see interested 🙁

[Hidden]

N H S Go see your doctor

[Newbie17 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Emy.. I have already asked my doctor, but he didn't seem interested.

[TheAuthor]

Hi Newbie17

Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance. I have received a great deal of disability aids from an ''Occupational Health assessment'' via Social Services. This may be worth a try? I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Newbie17 in reply to TheAuthor]

Many Thanks Ken

[TheAuthor in reply to Newbie17]

Good luck my friend

[Aelin]

There more expensive £80 a pair but smart crutches are meant to be great, they are supposed to take the strain out of the wrist and into the forearm. Fortunately at this time I don't need crutches but if I ever do I'll see about this route as I have really weak wrists

[Newbie17 in reply to Aelin]

Thank You for your reply

[Mackembabe]

Hi Newbie17

Went to the Drs and asked if I could have some NHS elbow crutches and he said yes no problem he sent me to physio and I got a pair of blue ones, as some one else said try social service. Hope you get sorted.

Love & Hugs

[Newbie17 in reply to Mackembabe]

Thank You For Your Kind Message X