The three main types of crutches are axillary, forearm, and platform. The type a person requires will depend on their needs and physical capabilities, as each assists movement in different ways.

Crutches help with the recovery process following a surgery or fracture. Without crutches, many patients would either need to stay in bed or risk additional injury by walking on a broken or otherwise ...

If you’ve ever used crutches, you know that they can be awful tools that slowly torture you the longer you use them. Thankfully, Mobility Designed realized our long international nightmare and decided ...

Axillary nerve dysfunction (AND) is a condition marked by a loss of movement or sensation in the shoulder area. It’s also known as neuropathy of the axillary nerve. Excessive stress or damage to the ...

Two designers in the U.S. have redesigned the crutch walking aid with the aim of making it more comfortable. Company Mobility Designed is based in Kansas City, and was founded by industrial designers, ...