I hope someone on here can help. I use both wheelchair and ccrutches. The crutches I use are the short ones. Not the ones that go all the way to your arm pit.they are metal and click with every step I take. Has anyone ever come up with a permanent solution to this proble?
Thanks.
J
Do they need new stoppers? Is it the pins could need a little WD40? Or how long have you had them? Maybe they need changing? I've had a pair of crutches for over 10 years now (hardly use them because they irritate my neck, even though I need them!) and they've never clicked!
Most likely the rubber on the foot has worn through and the metal part is poking all the way and making the click just tale a look at the bottom and if you can see the metal then you just need new rubber feet they are quite cheap around £2 to £4 each but you have to measure the size of the stick as there are more than one size and if you get the wrong ones they will not fit they are easy to replace eBay is one of the best places to buy from they have them for £1.99 for 4 they are for the 19 mm size.
Regards Poppy Ann.
i use both wheelchair and crutches i had the same problem hospital give me new crutches ..
The feet are New on them (less then a month). The clicking is coming from the adjuster buttons or the internal tube hitting the outer tube. I've tried wd40, plumbers tape, gaffa tape and everything else in my tool boxes. My local hospital won't replace them yet as they aren't old enough, even though I have had them for 6 years.
I appreciate your time and efforts in your responses. Any more ideas? Other then buying some new ones?
Thanks
J.
I had the same problem but have had mine decades - the hospital said they'd take them back despite being so old style, but wouldn't issue new ones without consulant script. I don't see a Consultant, discharged decades ago as a lost cause.
I bought new ones, European style open cuff ones. No clicking & less bruising as my arm isn't rattling around in the cuff.
Hi
Like yourself I use both a wheelchair and walking aids to help with mobility and I know that the adjustable aluminum tubular elbow crutches make a very distinct and frustrating noise that announces that your coming well before you arrive.
I became so frustrated with the noise generated by each crutch as it hit the ground I looked for a solution or alternative to the problem which is unfortunately inherent due to its design and mass production, although I failed to solve and dampen that frustrating noise so I looked for alternatives. There are more sturdy elbow crutches available that have a single screw and tighten extension legs similar to those found on walking poles and they come in a variety of designer colours but are more expensive.
The option I made was to buy and try a pair of sturdy walking poles which are fully adjustable, very light and both easy on the eye and to use. They are proving to be more comfortable for me to manage and balance because i have problems with the strength and grip in my hands and forearms.
I have considered those, I cannot stand the others. What kind did you buy please?
Kind regards
Jae
Hi
The option I made was the Karrimor explorer walking poles hiking & trekking model with a three section telescopic design, fast lock sleeves, 7075 aluminum construction, weight 295g (each).
I find my poles very useful both at home or when I am out and need to rest. I simply leave the base of the poles standing apart and bring my hands together and into my waist to form a tripod using my legs and poles to support myself while standing balanced and still.
I spent an hour or so trying them out walking around the outdoors centre to see if they would be useful before i bought them.
pls get back in touch with your OT, if you have one, If not, get in touch with Social work department and ask to be assessed. Hope this helps 
xx
Check the rubber ends first and replace them if worn. NHS crutches can be fairly clunky and noisy though. I bought my own Kowski crutches which have a nickname of "stealth" crutches because they are so silent. Only problem with them is that
They are only half cuff which doesn't suit everyone.
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Just how much do you have to do to keep on top ?
If NHS Treatment was taken away, then we had to go PRIVATE!!!! Then who doc's & Specialist would do more????
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