How Do You Make Crutches More Comfortable?
An injured or broken leg can lead to a major life style change. That change can be annoying enough without a contribution from crutches. They support your entire body weight while it’s in essentially swinging. That motion can lead to friction, which can cause an uncomfortable rash just beneath your armpits. But it’s easy to avoid that annoyance. Instead of the rubber top of the crutch rubbing against you, make sure a soft cushion of towel does. Make sure your crutches are adjusted to the correct height. Your doctor or physical therapist should help you with this when you get the crutches. Some crutches mark the settings according to height, but consult your doctor if you are unsure how to adjust them for height. Even if the crutches are correctly adjusted for height, sometimes they will rub against your torso just under your armpit, which can cause a irritating rash. The key to alleviating this is a hand towel. Fold one towel per crutch. Folding them three times usually works, but it w
