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Which is better, an underarm crutches or a forearm crutches?

Among the many types of crutch, underarm crutches and forearm crutches are the two most common types. They each have unique designs, characteristics, applicable groups, and advantages and disadvantages.So, which is better, underarm crutches or forearm crutches stick?

Are underarm crutches and forearm crutches the same?

There are obvious differences between axillary crutch and forearm crutches stick in structure and usage. An axillary crutch is usually equipped with an adjustable height underarm pad at the top, which is moved by the support of the armpit and the handle. A forearm crutches stick is composed of a rod with a handle and a forearm sleeve, and walks by grasping the handle with the hand and supporting the forearm.

Features of underarm crutches and forearm crutches

Features of underarm crutches

• High height adjustability: The height of the axillary crutch can be adjusted more flexibly to accommodate users of different heights. The middle hand support of the axillary crutch can be adjusted in height.

• Larger support area: The armpit support pad area of the axillary crutch is relatively large. When the user shares part of the body weight to the armpit, the larger support pad of the axillary crutch can disperse the pressure and reduce the discomfort caused by local pressure concentration to a certain extent.

Features of forearm crutches

• Better upper limb strength utilization: Forearm crutches stick mainly rely on the strength of the forearm and hand to support the body. For users with relatively strong upper limb strength, forearm crutches stick can more effectively exert their strength advantages.

• Height adjustable: The forearm crutches stick have an adjustable height function, and the legs and forearms of the forearm crutches stick can be adjusted independently. Make sure that the forearm crutches stick are suitable for the individual's arm length and force habits, and provide users with stable auxiliary support when using forearm crutches stick.

What are the disadvantages of underarm crutches and forearm crutches?

Disadvantages of underarm crutches

• Underarm pressure problem: Long-term use of axillary crutch will cause greater pressure on the armpit area, which can easily lead to abrasion and pain of the armpit skin. For people who need to rely on axillary crutch to walk for a long time, the discomfort caused by this pressure may be more obvious.

• Relatively limited stability: Underarm crutches mainly rely on the coordinated control of the armpits and hands to maintain balance. Since the contact between the armpit and the crutch is not completely fixed, the stability may not be as good as the elbow crutch stick, and the user has a certain risk of falling.

Disadvantages of forearm crutches

• High upper limb strength requirements: If the user's upper limb strength is insufficient, using elbow crutch stick may feel very strenuous, unable to provide sufficient support to maintain body balance, and may fall due to unstable support.

• Limited adjustment range: Compared with axillary crutch, the height adjustment range of elbow crutch stick is relatively narrow. For people with large height differences, it may be difficult to find a completely suitable height, affecting the use effect and comfort.

Who are underarm crutches and forearm crutches suitable for?

People suitable for underarm crutches

• Short-term temporary use: If you are a person who needs to use crutches to assist walking for a short period of time due to accidental injuries, axillary crutch are a good choice. The simple structure and wide applicability of underarm crutches can quickly help users adapt to walking with crutches.

• Tall people with average upper limb strength: Tall people can better adapt to their own height by adjusting the height when using axillary crutch. For people with weak upper limb strength, the larger support pad of the axillary crutch can share part of the body weight and reduce the burden on upper limb strength.

Forearm crutches are suitable for people

• People with strong upper limb strength: For people with more developed upper limb strength, elbow crutch stick can give full play to their strength advantages. Since elbow crutch stick reduce the use of the armpits, the use of elbow crutch stick can reduce the risk of long-term pressure on the armpits and improve the comfort and quality of life of using elbow crutch stick.

Which is better, an underarm crutches or a forearm crutches?

Based on the analysis of all the above aspects, which is better, an axillary crutch or a elbow crutch stick. It depends on the specific situation and needs of the user. If it is for short-term temporary use and the upper limb strength is average, an axillary crutch may be a more suitable choice, and an axillary crutch can meet basic assisted walking needs. If you need to use crutches for a long time and your upper limb strength is strong, then elbow crutch stick have obvious advantages, and elbow crutch stick can reduce the pressure on the armpits.