Lower price same great quality
I bought these because I am going through a fairly lengthy orthopedic rehab. I use them as an assist for full weight bearing, getting ready to get new AFOs. Just the first 3 minutes told me this is a game changer! Buy these. Just spend the money. Forget the $30 ones and just go right to these, even if you only need them a few weeks. The springs make ALL the difference... and they seem to have a nice design and nice ergo shape for the hand holds. They seem fairly quiet, too. Not silent, but not very "clicky" like the cheaper ones. It's still there, you're not gonna ninja anywhere with them.... but they are much quieter in their "click" than cheaper ones. My only even tiny, tiny, whinny, fussing, princess and the pea level complaint is that they don't come in colors. But... that is a super nothing in the scheme of things.
I love these already. It was past due for me to get some decent crutches and I just got them today and only used them a little bit but I can already tell these are gonna be much better for me. I was nervous about how these were gonna be on my wrist as I have chronic wrist problems but the ergonomic handles actually keep my wrist straight and are so much more comfortable. The spring also relieves the pressure and is a superior design, I didn’t notice it being loud, it definitely adds a sound but it’s very minimal, I will pay attention to if this bugs me more but so far not at all. The arm cuffs have just enough movement to allow me to feel stable while also allowing me to use my hands much more naturally. I will say the box didn’t have the bigger cuffs which I need but I called and they were so nice and shipped out the larger cuffs same day. I will update this review once I have had them a while but so far no regrets would recommend.
Great forearm crutches I've been using In Motion forearm crutch for years and they are the best value I have found. The shock absorption is a game changer and a lifesaver on my shoulders.
Fantastic product - Highly recommended - Be prepared for a minor adjustment period. I purchased In-Motion Forearm, Spring Assist Crutches after a friend recommended them. I complained about the standard crutches I was provided after an accident and he was like, "Shut up! You gotta get these things!" So I looked them up and started reading reviews. The reviews did NOT instill confidence. People reported the being noisy, cuffs falling off, and for those who purchased the spring assisted models, it seemed some felt it made them more difficult to use. I went ahead and purchased them anyway and I'm really glad I did. They're everything the manufacturer and my friend said they'd be. But now that I have them I understand why some folks complained about these issues. But it's user error - not a product or design problem in my experience. If your forearm cuffs are coming off, you've likely installed them backward and upside down. The open end of the adjustable forearm bracket should face the opposite direction of the handles - or - behind you, and the closest (most closed) point of the opening of the cuffs, when positioned over the handle, should be facing upward. Another thing to note is that these crutches handles or ergonomically designed for each of your hands, so there is a left crutch and a right crutch. They are NOT ambidextrous. If the "fin" of the grip is cutting across your palm it just means you've got the right crutch in your left hand. Switch them and you've be right as rain. Noise? Mine are perfectly quiet. I can hear a little spring action but that's it. Stability is a big thing. These are stable. They include two cuff sizes. You want snug but not tight. If the cuffs are loose stability is going to be a problem. But it's also important to know that you're not going to IMMEDIATELY get the same level of stability out of forearm crutches that you get from standard crutches. It's going to take a little time for your muscles to catch up. A few days should do it but I wouldn't get upset if it took a week or so. Another big part of stability is how you use them. Everything from properly sizing them (your arms should have a slight bend when at your sides. 5º or so is ideal), to taking shorter strides is going to help. Your strides will improve as you get stronger. Another thing I found helped a lot as a new user was the angle of the handles. You'll be least stable with the handles pointing straight ahead, and the crutches will always be more prone to getting bumped if you angle your handles inward toward your thighs. I've found that 45º inward is the most stable and natural position. I live in the mountains. There's only dirt, mud and gravel. I'm completely new to forearm crutches and these have been 1000 times better than the conventional crutches I was using. These look great, they're light and easy to whip around when getting in and out of the car, they're strong and the build quality and materials seem top notch... I'm happy as a pig with mine. I hope this helps others who are new to forearm crutches have a better experience cuz it's absolutely worth the time and effort to acclimate to them. Mine showed up yesterday as I got out reconstructive surgery for my ankle. But I'm also waiting to have surgery on both shoulders. The standard crutches I was using before surgery were so bad on my shoulders I'd basically given up on getting around. Millennial's in-Motion forearm crutches have been an absolute life saver.