Finding comfortable crutches can be a challenge, but there are ways to make the experience better. Crutches often cause pain in your hands, forearms, and underarms. But using crutches doesn't have to be a horrible experience. The right add-ons can make all the difference when using...
Breaking your ankle and having to use conventional crutches is inconvenient for anyone – but what if you’re a top athlete preparing for the next Olympic games? Canadian trampolinist and double Olympic gold medallist Rosie MacLennan sustained an ankle fracture when she landed awkwardly competing at...
Celebrity spirit medium Monica Ten-Kate has revealed how she’s recovering from a nasty ankle injury with the help of a “life-changing” crutch alternative, which looks like a high-tech peg-leg. When the Monica the Medium star fractured her right ankle in two places and needed drastic surgery...
Experiencing a leg injury or having to undergo leg surgery can feel like a major setback when you’re trying to reach your health and fitness goals, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to stay fit after leg surgery with these five essential tips. 1. Get...
You’ve been planning your trip for a while now, or perhaps this is a last-minute, but necessary, flight. Unfortunately, even the best plans can easily be interrupted by injury. If you are traveling while injured and need to take your crutches on an airplane, it’s important...
If you thought using your crutches at home was challenging, just wait until the school bus comes around the corner. But don’t worry, with a little practice you’ll learn how to use crutches at school and be a pro in no time. It also helps that...
Finding the perfect crutch is a challenge. Learning how to fix the bottom of crutches when they wear out or get damaged is another hurdle to overcome. Thankfully, you can learn how to fix the bottom of your crutches right at home. Learn what kinds of crutch...
It only takes a few days of hobbling around to figure out that your crutches suck. Knowing you have weeks or months left on them isn’t encouraging, but thankfully, there are ways to make your crutches more bearable while you recover. If you’re facing down several...
It’s no secret—crutches suck. They’re painful and inconvenient, and no one wants to use them for long. If you’re stuck using crutches, you may have asked yourself, “can I use a cane instead of crutches?” Like the answer to many of life’s great questions—it depends....
Stress fractures are common, especially if you’re a runner. But how you treat your injury significantly impacts not only how well you heal, but also the time it takes to get back on your feet. If you try to rush your recovery and start running...