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Problem with crutches

pipkin71
pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
in Disability money matters
A bit of help please.

At the moment I am relying heavily on my elbow crutches to get about. This has led to pain in my hands and I want to get some sort of comfi-grip for the handles. I'm sure you can get them but I've spent ages looking online, however I have no idea what they are called and just can't find them.

Do they have a specific name and if so any ideas where I could find them online.

Thanks.
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  • mrs_mix
    mrs_mix Posts: 1,800 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    try here I've brought from these before and never had a problem
    http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/products.php?catID=6&subID=533

    or you could go to B & Q and get some pipe insulation
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  • lightisfading
    lightisfading Posts: 1,288 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    How about bike handlebar covers? I think you can get neoprene ones which would be perfect.
  • foxxymynx
    foxxymynx Posts: 1,270 Forumite
    ergonomic/ comfy can also be prescribed

    try cycle gloves
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  • bmj191
    bmj191 Posts: 75 Forumite
    When I was on crutches I bought some foam pipe insulator, cut a lit down one side and popped it on! Cheap and cheerful :)
  • DaveG247
    DaveG247 Posts: 401 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    bmj191,

    I pick up the stuff that you get from sports shop which raps round sqaush, tennis, cricket bats handles for mine. sorry not sure whats its called
  • bmj191
    bmj191 Posts: 75 Forumite
    Yes I know which stuff you mean DaveG! All very helpful for sore hands. Nasty things crutches. Hope you have a speedy recovery OP!
  • celticmoneysaver
    celticmoneysaver Posts: 35 Forumite
    I hope you find what you want from these suggestions and do get around to buying it.:-).I didn't and having problems with my thumb so wish I had..Lol
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