Crutches are the traditional mobility aid when one leg is almost entirely nonweight bearing. All axillary (under the arm)
models can be adjusted easily to both key measures: overall height and hand height.
- Select a pair of crutches that’s appropriate to the weight and height of the subject.
- When sizing for axillary crutches, first measure from the ground to near the bottom of the axilla, or armpit. The crutch cushion should be 2″ to 3″ below the axilla. When standing straight, the cushion should not be touching the axilla. This measurement will be the overall crutch height. (See Dimension A)
- Keeping arms at your side with a natural bend at the elbow, measure from the ground to the center of the wrist. This
measurement will be the hand grip height. (See Dimension B)
