{"product_id":"forearm-crutches-adult-junior","title":"Forearm Crutches for Adults \u0026 Kids | Elbow Crutches 300 lb | PCP 5090","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCP 5090 Push-Button Forearm Crutches — available in adult and junior frames.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as a pair. Both sizes carry the same 300 lb capacity; the only difference is the height range they adjust through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult (5090)\u003c\/strong\u003e — users 5'2\" to 6'2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJunior (5090-J)\u003c\/strong\u003e — users 4'2\" to 5'2\": kids, teens and petite adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by the user's height rather than winding the wrong frame to its limit — a crutch adjusted to the very end of its range puts the cuff too close to the elbow and the grip at the wrong angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy forearm rather than underarm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForearm crutches carry weight through the cuff and grip instead of the armpit. Underarm crutches press on the nerves and vessels running through the axilla, and sustained pressure there causes the aching, tingling and hand weakness that long-term users report. Forearm crutches also leave the hands freer — the cuff holds the crutch on the arm, so you can let go of a grip to open a door or take out keys without the crutch dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 lb weight capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e in both sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\" (2.5 cm) aluminum shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — light enough to swing all day, strong enough for full weight-bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoated cuffs with 180° pivot\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cuff follows the forearm rather than fighting it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolded vinyl grips\u003c\/strong\u003e on welded, coated steel handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-button adjustment at both the legs and the cuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e — set independently, no tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe trade-off, honestly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForearm crutches need more upper-body strength and more coordination than underarm crutches, and there is a learning curve of a few days. For a short-term injury you will be off in a fortnight, underarm crutches are easier to pick up. For months of use, or permanent use, this is the better choice on posture and comfort. For a child, involve the physiotherapist — technique matters more than the equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting the height right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the tip about 6 inches out to the side of the foot, the grip should sit level with the wrist crease and the elbow should hold roughly a 15–20° bend. The cuff belongs 1–1.5 inches below the elbow — high enough to stay on, low enough not to catch the joint. Bring them into the showroom and we will set both and watch a few steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which size? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+16042402450\"\u003e604-240-2450\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@mustmedical.ca\"\u003einfo@mustmedical.ca\u003c\/a\u003e. In stock at our Surrey showroom with same-day delivery across the Lower Mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCP","offers":[{"title":"Adult 5'2\"–6'2\"","offer_id":42640688382034,"sku":"5090","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Junior 4'2\"–5'2\"","offer_id":42640689102930,"sku":"5090-J","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8156\/2962\/files\/Push-Button_Forearm_Adults_Crutches_5090.jpg?v=1787525366","url":"https:\/\/mustmedical.ca\/fr\/products\/forearm-crutches-adult-junior","provider":"Must Medical | Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters, Hospital Beds \u0026 Bathroom Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}