underarm crutches
Axillary mobility aids
Underarm crutches are mobility aids with padded tops that fit under the armpits, used when injury or disability prevents normal walking.
The user grips handles partway down the shafts while the armpit rests support body weight.
They're the standard crutch type in American hospitals, typically issued in pairs: He hobbled in on underarm crutches after breaking his ankle.
- axillaryPertaining to armpits
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- aidsSupportive tools or resources
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
rehabilitation · broken leg · temporary disability · mobility · getting around · walking · weight distribution · adjustable height · forearms · durable materials · ambulation · braces · hinges · grips · rubber tips · splint · sling · cast
underarm crutcheswheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
motorized wheelchair · forearm crutches · walking cane · walker · rollator
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