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If you’ve recently gotten injured and will have to start using crutches at school, you probably have some concerns. But don’t worry. Life on crutches will take a bit of getting used to, sure, but most schools are ready to handle these situations and students tend to be supportive.

To make the adjustment as smooth as possible, here are our top tips for using crutches at school.

1. Talk to Your School Nurse

A lot of schools offer some type of “early release pass” for students on crutches. This means you get to leave class five minutes early (woo hoo!) so you can navigate the halls to your next class before they get super crowded.

If your school

Using crutches incorrectly can be a painful experience. Either you fall on your face or, if you have them adjusted wrong, you injure everything from your hands and arms to your back and neck. Here are some of the most common crutch mistakes we recommend avoiding.

1. Not Properly Adjusting Your Crutches

If you stand normally wearing your regular shoes, your crutches should go from a point on the floor two inches in front of your toes to an inch or two below your armpit. The handgrips should allow a 15 degree bend in your elbow when standing. If you find your underarms are still getting sore, you can also buy a gel crutch pad.

2. Walking Like You’re Not on Crutches

Crutches change the way

If you’ve ever had to use crutches or if you are currently using them, you know that traditional crutches were not designed with comfort in mind. Even when used sparingly, traditional crutches can cause discomfort in your neck, shoulders, armpits, and wrists. To make the healing process more comfortable and get you back to full strength with less stress, the people at Millennial Medical have designed the In-Motion Pro Crutches with ergonomics in mind.

Millennial Medical crutches were created and improved through 34 medical studies, product research and consumer feedback. The unique design of the Millennial Crutch fuses ergonomics, spring assistance technology, and convenience to deliver the most comfortable and innovative crutch available.

• Spring-assisted tips that absorb most of the impact shock with the ground and increase your mobility

Elbow crutches are more commonly known as forearm crutches. They are often given to younger children, but they are beneficial to adults as well. Forearm crutches encourage better posture and develop upper body strength in their users. They allow you to try out different gaits for different situations. People who will need to be on crutches long term are sometimes encouraged to try forearm crutches for these reasons.

Forearm crutches clasp just below the elbow, hence the nickname ‘elbow crutch.’ They are generally considered better for you, and they are definitely more comfortable than the more common underarm or armpit crutch. Underarm crutches can rub and press in ways that cause discomfort, but forearm crutches are easily adjustable to the wearer. They are smaller and more streamlined than their more common cousins as well, making them easier to haul around with you. Read More

Got plain-jane crutches? Sick and tired of your drab, boring, underarm crutches? With just a little creativity, you can dress those crutches up into something fantastically unique and perfectly “you”. Here are five ideas to get you started.

1. Add a crutch pad cover. We offer a variety of covers for underarm pads and crutch handgrips. Whether it’s black-as-night gel grips or fluffy fleece, you’re sure to find something to help personalize your crutch.
2. Now that the pads are taken care of, it’s time to look at the rest of your crutch. Use permanent marker to add fun patterns to wooden crutches. Have your friends sign them – or write the lyrics of your favorite song on them.
3. Try out a cute clutch bag. We have a variety of bags and clutches that can attach to your crutches to add a bit of color and oomph.