Sticks and crutches

[TTCC]

Just wondering what other people find useful?

I am currently struggling with walking (RA OA and loose revised TKR! 😱 awaiting appointment) now I won’t admit defeat and use anything at work partly as it looks bad when your nurse can’t walk! But do need something for when I need to walk a bit further.

I would us regular elbow crutches but I really don’t think my shoulders, elbows and hands will cope with them. I have looked at the forearm crutches but don’t know anyone who actually uses them. Do they put pressure on shoulders / elbows/ hands? How does anyone else get on with them? What else do people use?

Thanks in advance x

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I used to walk easily with just one walking stick. Now I use a rollator that foldds up to fit in a car boot, and also has a little seat for me to sit on when I need to stop for a minute.

[Nsmith13 in reply to Hidden]

Yes so have I best thing I've had so far

[BoneyC]

Gutter crutches do aggravate elbows & shoulders & are heavy to use.

[Nsmith13 in reply to BoneyC]

Yes I find them akward they just get in way these rollators are Brill little movers !!!!

[marie66]

My vote is for a rollator too just couldn't manage stick or crutches- too sore on the wrists! Wouldn't now be without it and should most probably have bought it sooner! M x

[TTCC]

Thank you all - how is the rollator on grass / outdoor uneven surfaces - I am a stubborn ****** and only want to use them for walking the dog at the moment?

I had seen these too - smartcrutch.uk has anyone had experience of them? - do these hurt shoulders / elbows / wrists? Are they any different from other gutter crutches?

Thanks everyone x

[Thegreywitch]

Look up smart crutches, you can sometimes get them second hand. They seem to be a good option x