Short - in-Motion Forearm Crutch

I purchased In-Motion Forearm, Spring Assist Crutches after a friend recommended them. I complained about the standard crutches I was provided after an accident and he was like, "Shut up! You gotta get these things!" So I looked them up and started reading reviews. The reviews did NOT instill confidence. People reported the being noisy, cuffs falling off, and for those who purchased the spring assisted models, it seemed some felt it made them more difficult to use. I went ahead and purchased them anyway and I'm really glad I did. They're everything the manufacturer and my friend said they'd be. But now that I have them I understand why some folks complained about these issues. But it's user error - not a product or design problem in my experience. If your forearm cuffs are coming off, you've likely installed them backward and upside down. The open end of the adjustable forearm bracket should face the opposite direction of the handles - or - behind you, and the closest (most closed) point of the opening of the cuffs, when positioned over the handle, should be facing upward. Another thing to note is that these crutches handles or ergonomically designed for each of your hands, so there is a left crutch and a right crutch. They are NOT ambidextrous. If the "fin" of the grip is cutting across your palm it just means you've got the right crutch in your left hand. Switch them and you've be right as rain. Noise? Mine are perfectly quiet. I can hear a little spring action but that's it. Stability is a big thing. These are stable. They include two cuff sizes. You want snug but not tight. If the cuffs are loose stability is going to be a problem. But it's also important to know that you're not going to IMMEDIATELY get the same level of stability out of forearm crutches that you get from standard crutches. It's going to take a little time for your muscles to catch up. A few days should do it but I wouldn't get upset if it took a week or so. Another big part of stability is how you use them. Everything from properly sizing them (your arms should have a slight bend when at your sides. 5º or so is ideal), to taking shorter strides is going to help. Your strides will improve as you get stronger. Another thing I found helped a lot as a new user was the angle of the handles. You'll be least stable with the handles pointing straight ahead, and the crutches will always be more prone to getting bumped if you angle your handles inward toward your thighs. I've found that 45º inward is the most stable and natural position. I live in the mountains. There's only dirt, mud and gravel. I'm completely new to forearm crutches and these have been 1000 times better than the conventional crutches I was using. These look great, they're light and easy to whip around when getting in and out of the car, they're strong and the build quality and materials seem top notch... I'm happy as a pig with mine. I hope this helps others who are new to forearm crutches have a better experience cuz it's absolutely worth the time and effort to acclimate to them. Mine showed up yesterday as I got out reconstructive surgery for my ankle. But I'm also waiting to have surgery on both shoulders. The standard crutches I was using before surgery were so bad on my shoulders I'd basically given up on getting around. Millennial's in-Motion forearm crutches have been an absolute life saver.

I have been using these crutches for almost 10 years now and love them. My armpits are never sore like with standard crutches. My wrists haven't had any trouble, which i attribute to the ergonomic handles and shock absorbing legs. For reference, I am a large woman in my 50s and a life-long partial paraplegic. I hang things off the handles on my "good" side all the time (sometimes way too many bags of groceries just to avoid needing the second trip). The hook top style let's me hang then on the wall, lean against the wall without them sliding away, and I can usually hang them under from a table top so as to not trip people in a restaurant (this requires some creativity to figure out. I'll try to remember to come back and add a photo. Maintenance - I usually glue in the rubber stoppers at the top. I use these as a grabber while on the go, and occasionally the stopper will catch on something while I am misusing them in this way and get lost. I "rotate the tires" every month or two if a squeak starts to appear, just doing a 180 on the same post or swapping the posts between the left and right side. In my imagination i think this helps get more life out of them, but eventually a more permanent squeak will develop after about a year, which I think is awesome since I use them everyday all day. I will also spin the rubber tips at the bottom if they start to wear unevenly. I upgrade to add tornado tips if I'm traveling to a snowy area. I did briefly have a problem several years ago with the quality of the crutch tips being too plasticky and not gripping well, but that material problem seems to have gone away. The tips that come with these crutches actually work very well and last at least 2-3months. I also had a bad set of lower legs that started squeaking almost within days out of the box. MM send me replacement legs and those worked great. I vaguely sense that they have improved the design of the shock absorbing legs. They seem to last much longer in recent years than my first pairs. They have also improved the construction of the handle integration at some.point so the hand grips don't slowly rotate around and dont require adjustment anymore. The foldability feature is very helpful for travel on airplanes. More times than not, the flight crew will store them unfolded in the overhead bin after luggage is put up there. They also stor unfolded in the coat closet on the plane. I only end up folding them if needed to get them into the bins. I don't love the push button release for folding them, and there's a little stopper bushing that sometimes comes out making it tricky sometimes to unfold it back after stowing. This is why I don't folding them very often unless I really need to do it. The bushings on the posts and hand grips wear over time and give the impression that things are getting loose, but they still just fine. I treat myself to a new pair about once a year, mostly so they are less clanky or squeaky than the worn out ones. I used to get the colored version. I have some old blue ones and one set of red. I'm pretty happy with the charcoal at this point in my life for professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to paint them or put stickers on them if you need to express yourself. I agree that they are heavier than other crutches, but this doesn't bother me. My arms are very strong (i.e. I use crutches full time and long term.) Overall, I love these. They have been great for my quality of life.

I broke my fibula on April 1… I’m aware of the irony, and quickly realized that standard crutches are not all created equal. After trying a basic pair, I decided to purchase the in-Motion Pro Crutches along with the matching crutch pads, and I’m really glad I did. The first thing I noticed was the weight. These are lightweight enough that I don’t feel like I’m dragging them around, but they still feel sturdy and supportive when I’m using them. They don’t have that flimsy feel that some cheaper crutches do. The foldable design is also a huge plus. Being able to fold them down makes them much easier to put in the car, store next to a chair, or take along when I’m going somewhere. That added versatility has made a real difference during recovery. The crutches arrived in excellent condition and were packaged well. Everything adjusted smoothly, and the locking mechanisms felt secure once set to my height. I also appreciate the ergonomic handles. Traditional crutch grips can be rough on the hands and wrists, especially when you’re using them all day. These handles feel more natural and supportive. Adding the crutch pads made them even more comfortable, especially under the arms and during longer periods of use. As far as performance, the spring assist feature is helpful. It gives the crutches a smoother feel when moving and seems to reduce some of the jarring impact compared to basic crutches. I still have to be careful, of course, but these feel stable and easier to manage on different surfaces around the house and while getting in and out of the car. They are also very easy to use. Adjusting the height was straightforward, folding and unfolding them doesn’t take much effort, and the overall design feels practical for daily use. I’ve used them around the house, for appointments, and while running short errands, and they’ve held up well. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase. Recovering from a broken fibula is frustrating enough, and having crutches that are comfortable, lightweight, foldable, and reliable has made the process a little easier. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who needs crutches and wants something more comfortable and portable than the standard hospital-style pair.

I average ten miles a day, full time use for many years as I am an amputee who doesn’t wear a prosthetic. I am extremely active and out these through a lot. They are great feeling and I can go many of miles. The spring works well but requires constant greasing. It likes the wd40 silicone spray the most but needs it every two days with my use otherwise it squeaks, gets hot and degraded the metal to the point of destruction. (Photos below) I average one pair every 11 months then this happens. I am lightweight 120 lbs but average over 3600 miles per year. The suction cups do well and last but it’s hard in the swamp, does well in mountains and wet concrete. My cost is about $15/month as they last 11 months on average. So far, these are the best. I have full metal ones that are not spring assisted and while they last longer they do not offer the same comfort as these.

These are great crutches. Ive had these since May 28th and it is currently August 4th as of writing this review. I am 280 lbs standing at 7 feet tall so it is difficult to find proper crutches and these have been the best ive found so far. The only downside is that I need to have the crutches at the highest lock point and that has resulted in the crutches flexing and bending. I am unable to take these on planes due to that issue, although usually you would be able to shorten them and put them in the overhead.

SURE these are not the lightest set of crutches I've ever owned (I use them to get from driver seat to my rear tailgate to access my walker while out and about), but .. and this is important .. I am standing up a LOT straighter, have far more comfort and ease in relearning how to walk with a more normal gait, and get the right amount of bounce/compression (and stability) in every step! They fit well in my SUV .. I lift them into the passenger seat area for storage while I drive (or I can easily slip them through over the center armrest - straight to the cargo bay since I use that for my walker/etc. These things are STURDY! I can't believe how sturdy they are -- and a real bonus here -- I do travel at times, so to be able to "Fold" (the instructions tell you how easy that is to do) so they fit in Aircraft tiny spaces) makes it even more of a good thing overall. I like the way the hand areas are also ergonomic -- never felt so comfortable using crutches! (yes, there ACTUALLY is a design thought in this -- you get a right hand crutch and left hand crutch in the set -- no mistaking which is which when you place your hands on the pieces. It is truth that the curve part goes behind your body and the straight goes in front of your body. (again, it's explained well in the handbook). It is easy enough to adjust (TIGHT FIT Though!). Which is a good thing for STABILITY and Reliability of these crutches. So far, so good in terms of use by myself in my daily life. I use them also (I'm very CAREFUL and wear pool/water shoes) so I can get to the pool to do my Aqua Therapy Exercises and Sessions) and I've not found difficulty when I am that careful overall. (I just avoid overly wet areas). Just be aware these ARE heavier than the standard lightweight regular crutches though. For myself, I don't see that as a problem given I expect these to last longer and are so far, more comfortable to use than any ones I have used before.

They work great. I had been using a cane for my hip pain for a while but it reached the point where that wasn't helping much any more. These help a lot. It's great to have at least some of my mobility back. They come with two different cuff sizes, I like how the mostly closed cuff allows you to use a hand or both without having the things fall all over the place or dealing with trying to negotiate carrying the crutch and whatever thing you were trying to hold in the first place. I'd recommend putting some colored tape or a sticker or something to indicate which one is right and left at a glance because the molded hand grips don't make them interchangeable. The hand grips are very comfortable compared to my cane though, but I'd still use some nice padded gloves if you were planning to be on your feet with th em for an extended period of time. I did notice that you use some muscles you don't normally use when walking with these, I was a little bit sore in a good post-workout way in my shoulders and abs, but I appreciate that - it's been a minute since I've been able to walk for long enough to get some sort of workout instead of just being immobilized with joint pain for days afterwards. I like the spring action as well, it works well to cushion the impact. Some reviewers seem to think you should be able to fling yourself around on them - they're crutches, not pogo sticks. I think it would be a good idea to shoot a little bit of lubricant up into the springs from time to time for long-term users: looks like they come pre-lubricated with a dry graphite type of lube, so that's what I'll probably use on them in the future. It was true that the cuffs were a bit hard to swap out and that's true, it is a tight fit. Better than being loose and wobbly if you ask me - if you're struggling with them, you can grease them up with a bit of dish soap and rinse it off afterwards (not the entire cuff - hopefully that goes without saying). If you're still having a hard time, you can carefully heat them with a hair dryer or other heat source to soften the plastic a little, but do so at your own risk, obviously. Anyway, I'm very satisfied with these things. Would buy them again. I'm a tradesman and I have a pretty critical eye when it comes to build quality and the like and these seem pretty durable and well built. I'd say you get your money's worth. Going to go for a little walk around the block with them now just because I can!

The handgrips are nice, but these crutches are otherwise far worse than standard ordinary crutches. This is due to the fact that they essentially have shock absorbers on the bottom (like in a car), meaning a lot of energy is lost as you move. In other words, it takes MORE effort to walk across the room with these vs normal standard crutches. I don't know who decided that crutches were missing shock absorbers. I only weigh 190lbs, so perhaps if you're severely overweight this is something you might appreciate? But then I would imagine someone severely overweight wouldn't want to buy crutches that require more exertion just to move. Terrible value for your money.

These crutches are worth the extra money!! The shock absorption on the bottom helps with hand and shoulder pain. There are two cuff sizes included. They are made very well. I am moving so much better as a result!!