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Kids Crutches - Youth Aluminium Underarm, 137-157cm - RCR103 ,

Kids Crutches - Youth Aluminium Underarm, 137-157cm

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These kids crutches are youth-sized underarm crutches in lightweight aluminium, adjustable to suit users between 137cm and 157cm tall - roughly the range that covers older children and teenagers. They are the standard style issued after a lower-limb injury, where weight is taken through the hands with the underarm pads providing stability.

Features

  • Lightweight aluminium, easier for a younger user to control
  • Height adjustable for users from 137cm to 157cm tall
  • Underarm support style, the standard post-injury pattern
  • Padded underarm and hand grips
  • Sold as a pair

Specifications

  • User height range: 137cm to 157cm
  • Material: Aluminium
  • Type: Underarm (axillary) crutch
  • Size: Youth

Fitting kids crutches correctly

The most common mistake with underarm crutches is resting the bodyweight on the armpit. The pad should sit roughly two finger-widths below the armpit, with the weight carried through the hand grips and the elbows slightly bent. Leaning on the pads compresses the nerves running through the armpit and can cause tingling, weakness or lasting injury. Check the height setting when the child is wearing the shoes they will actually walk in, and re-check it after a growth spurt - a setting that fitted a month ago may not fit now.

Common uses

Recovery from fractures, sprains and lower-limb surgery in children and teenagers, and short-term mobility support at school or home. Replacement tips are worth keeping on hand. Browse more rehab supplies, or see related medical supplies at MediBC.

Kids Crutches FAQs

What height are these crutches suitable for?

Users between 137cm and 157cm tall. Measure the child in shoes. If they fall outside that range, an adult or junior size will fit better than forcing these to the end of their adjustment.

How should crutches be fitted?

The underarm pad sits about two finger-widths below the armpit, hand grips at wrist height with the arm hanging relaxed, and elbows slightly bent when gripping. Weight goes through the hands, never through the armpits.

Are underarm or forearm crutches better for a child?

Underarm crutches are usual for short-term recovery because they are easier to learn and give more stability. Forearm crutches suit longer-term or permanent use and need more upper-body technique. Follow whatever the treating clinician advises.

Do the tips wear out?

Yes, and worn tips are a slip hazard. Check the rubber regularly and replace it once the tread is smooth, the rubber is split, or the tip no longer grips reliably on wet surfaces.

Are they sold as a pair?

Yes, crutches are supplied as a pair. Confirm the height range before ordering, since youth and adult sizes adjust across different bands.

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