KMINA PRO - Forearm Crutches for Adults (x1 Unit, Right Forearm Crutch), Hands Free Crutch, Adult Crutches Adjustable, Ergonomic Crutches, Arm Crutches, Alternative Crutches - Made in Europe

Sono veramente felice per aver trovato le stampelle perfette per me! Ho un problema alle articolazioni dei gomiti e le canadesi non erano adatte, le ascellari le ho sempre trovate molto scomode, con queste stampelle posso finalmente camminare in modo agevole, stabile e comodissimo, l'impugnatura per le mani è morbida e grande, lo spazio per l'avambraccio è molto confortevole e sicuro. In più hanno una struttura solida e robusta, si vede che il materiale è di ottima qualità e che ogni aspetto è curato nei minimi dettagli per garantire la massima sicurezza. Insomma, consiglio vivamente questo prodotto!

I was using a cane for two years. I developed carpal tunnel in my left hand. I already have CRPS in my right. I was unable to be mobile whatsoever. These crutches have given me the freedom to hobble along to my little heart desires. 10 out of 10 The best mobility product I have ever purchased!!!!

Very sturdy, lightweight, comfortable to use. After knee surgery, I was very happy I made the choice to purchase these easy to use state of the art crutches. They are extremely easy to balance on and fold down to fit almost wherever you may need to store them

Omdat ik mijn pols niet goed kan gebruiken had ik bij gewone krukken erg veel pijn. Deze krukken zijn niet alleen goed omdat je met je hele onderarm steunt, maar ook de hele kruk is erg goed. Een klein beetje verend onder de armschaal en de vloerdop is breed en van stroef, soepel rubber. Waar ik uitgleed met de gewone huurkruk, sta ik hier stevig en stabiel. Echt een absolute aanrader. Ze werden snel opgestuurd en er zit een extra vloerdop bij. Ze zien er ook heel degelijk uit.

I broke my neck of femur in my left leg - in fact there were four breaks (comminuted). Naturally, the hospital gave me a NHS set of grey crutches and sent me packing, after a week in hospital. The NHS crutches were hell to use, as I have Osteoarthritis in my hands. I was quick to discover NHS and social aftercare, is very poor and a substitute for the NHS crutches wasn't going to happen, unless I bought them myself. I Googled "alternative crutches" and up came a YouTube video on Kmina. Having watched the video in chronic pain, I decided to invest in a pair. These crutches have to be bought singularly, left side and right side - two separate orders. They are shipped from Spain and take about a week to arrive. At first, these crutches were a little strange to get use to, after having used the NHS ones. This is, in part, because you can move a lot further in one stride. The standard NHS crutch means putting all the pressure on the the palms of your hands and wrists - this is painful and damaging. By contrast, the Kmina crutches have a totally different approach - all the pressure goes on your forearms and elbows, with the hands used to soley move the crutches. In addition, the forearm cradles are inset with neoprene (a squidgy / foamy substance, similar to memory foam. The handles have thick foam overlays. But that's not all, because the forearm cradles are also sprung, allowing for shock absorbtion, making the whole experience of use, even more comfortable. It took me a couple of days to get use to them, especially, as I was non weight bearing on my left leg, but when I mastered them, I became more and more confident and very happy I had invested in them. I'm 6'1" and my only reservation is that they are not quite tall enough, meaning I have to slightly lean forward when using them. An extra hole, probably would have remedied that. That said, they can be altered to suit most people's heights. Assembly is reasonably easy, but you need some finger strength to insert the the curved clips into the holes and you need some dexterity to do it with accuracy (matching the holes). Assembling the handle tubes into the cradles involves securing a wing nut, which, again, is relatively easy for someone with DIY skills. The wing nuts are plastic and the thread on one of mine was not allowing total tightness, so I bought a packet of them from amazon and refitted the damaged one, which is now perfect. The bases of the crutches have large, wide spread, circular rubber feet, that afford much more stability than NHS issue crutches. The feet also flex, giving you better grip on surfaces. I've used them in the rain as well and stability and grip is unaffected. Standing for longish periods with these crutches is fine, as your arms take the weight, not your hands. Walking with them can either be partial bearing, or non weight bearing on one leg. You will, of course, move faster, if you non weight bear, as you will propel yourself further distance with each stroke. As with all steps, you should exercise caution. But these crutches are excellent on steps, as your arms do most of the work. Strength wise, I've not had any issues with these crutches and I find them robust. I weigh 85kgs. The maximum weight permitted is 100kgs on each crutch. In terms of storage, these crutches take up more space than the NHS ones and so, some thought needs to go into where to stow them in different situations. I find in cafés / restaurants, the floor, under seats / tables is best. On buses and trains, I hold them at 45 degrees. Are they worth the money? Categorically yes. They're a God send, compared to NHS issue ones. You'll also find greater stability on public transport too.