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Drive Medical Forearm Crutch, Chrome, Bariatric (1-Pair)
Purchase options and add-ons
- Adult Crutches: Lightweight crutches are made of alloy steel and hard plastic to provide great support; bariatric crutches are capable of supporting up to 500 lbs
- Comfortable Forearm Crutches: Adult crutches feature comfortable, durable vinyl hand grips; vinyl-coated and ergonomically contoured arm cuffs are molded for comfort and stability
- Adjustable Crutches: The walking crutch features independent leg and forearm sections with a push-button designed to adjust the height and support users; Height ranges from 60 to 74 inches
- Quality Construction: Contoured crutch tips are extra large for heavy duty stability
- Specifications: Overall product dimensions: 60 to 74 inches in height; Handle height: 28 to 37 inches; Weight capacity: 500 lbs
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From the manufacturer
Forearm Crutches are height adjustable, providing comfort and stability.
Product Specifications
- Overall Product Length: 38.5"
- Overall Product Width: 8"
- Overall Product Height: 4.5"
- Actual Product Weight: 4.86 lbs
- Product Weight Capacity: 500 lbs
- Handle Height (Min): 28"
- Handle Height (Max): 37"
- Recommended User Height: 60''-74"
Vinyl-coated, ergonomically contoured arm cuffs molded for comfort and stability
Vinyl hand grips are comfortable and durable
This forearm crutch by Drive Medical is packed with features. The vinyl coated and ergonomically contoured arm cuff is molded for comfort and stability. Both the leg and forearm sections adjust independently without tools to ensure optimal comfort and personal sizing. The extra-large tips provide added stability to the crutch.
Product Description
Drive Medical's bariatric forearm crutch has a vinyl-coated and ergonomically contoured arm cuff molded for comfort and stability. The leg and forearm sections of the adjustable forearm crutches adjust independently without tools to ensure optimal comfort and personal sizing. The extra-large forearm crutches' tips provide added stability to the adult crutches. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty from Drive Medical, a leading brand of mobility aids and other medical goods for more than 20 years, you can purchase with confidence.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 38.5 x 8 x 4.5 inches; 12.8 ounces
- Item model number : 10403HD
- Date First Available : May 8, 2005
- Manufacturer : Drive Medical
- ASIN : B002VWK0MI
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #200,091 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #482 in Walking Canes
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Customers like the support and value of the crutches. For example, they say it's well made, provides excellent support, and is secure-feeling. That said, opinions are mixed on adjustability, comfort, weight, and appearance.
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Customers like the quality of the crutches. They say they are well made, sturdy, and secure. Some customers also mention that the crunches are adequate for their height. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"Very sturdy cruch the cuff is pretty tight I has to stretch and ad a strap and the handle to hold onto is slippery when your hand sweats other then..." Read more
"The crutches are very good, but the cuff size is for people with small forearms. There should be a couple of cuff sizes to choose from." Read more
"...Otherwise, these appear to be very good crutches. The cuffs are an inflexible, hard, molded plastic. I can't use it if I can't get my arms in...." Read more
"...Regardless, they are affordable, they do their job, they are sturdy, and they bring me confidence to go on walks without a wheelchair." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the crutches. They say it is well worth the purchase price.
"...had two companies offering the EXACT made crutches I needed at a very good price...." Read more
"...Regardless, they are affordable, they do their job, they are sturdy, and they bring me confidence to go on walks without a wheelchair." Read more
"They're alright for the price, but since my insurance does not cover crutches anymore, I'm forced to buy this equipment from my own pocket, these..." Read more
"...Not only were they less expensive, the construction is sturdier. The cuff fits well and overall a reliable product for my mobility needs." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the support provided by the crutches. They say that they are well-made, provide excellent support, and are reliable for their mobility needs. They also mention that the cuff fits well and the product is sturdy and moves with them pretty well.
"I found this to be my most easily the best for my balance and support." Read more
"...I feel confident and stable using both crutches...." Read more
"...The cuff fits well and overall a reliable product for my mobility needs." Read more
"...They are comfortable to use and give me the support I need to feel safe walking...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the crutches. Some find them strong and sturdy, while others say they're pretty heavy for them and make it hard to maintain stamina.
"...is slippery when your hand sweats other then the they are great and light unlike other bariatric crutches and I am a bigger man and they are good..." Read more
"...They are pretty heavy for me, which makes it hard to maintain stamina...." Read more
"...They are not super heavy, but they are definitely not 'sporty' light weight crutches...." Read more
"...The main difference I noticed was that they are heavier, but not so much that someone would have a problem using them...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the crutches. Some mention that the vinyl hand grips are very comfortable, and the cuff fits around their arm and offers more support than normal crutch. However, others say that the arm cuffed are not nearly as comfortable as pricier ones, they're painful, and put a strain on the wrist.
"...The vinyl hand grips are very comfortable and because they are vinyl coated you get a good grip...." Read more
"...My forearms cannot go in the cuffs and the cuffs are not adjustable. It's painful and it I can't reach/use the cuffs properly...." Read more
"These are the best crutches I've seen around! Extremely comfy and so easy to use that I have cut my wheelchair use in half; I only need it for long..." Read more
"...The forearm cuff fits around my arm and offers more support than normal crutches. I feel confident and stable using both crutches...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the product. Some mention that it's adjustable, reliable, and easy to adjust. They appreciate the push button pins to adjust forearm height and the tightening adapter. However, others say that the cuffs are not adjustable, the arm rest is not adjustable and the hard plastic molded cuffed can't be adjusted or stretched.
"...They appear and feel strong and have push button pins to adjust forearm height and pins for leg part of crutch...." Read more
"...The cuffs need to be adjustable. They are "bariatric cuffs." The description says it's supposed to be for large people...." Read more
"...One thing to note: The cuff is not tight around my arm, but not large enough that I can get my arm in while wearing a heavy winter coat...." Read more
"Forearm cuffs are to tight,unable to adjust" Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the product. Some mention it's built good, nice looking, and shiny, while others say that it'd be better if the design on the cuffs was better.
"These are very strong. The look and feel good. They are quiet due to the tightening feature you use after you select the adjustments...." Read more
"...me my money so I'm not saying the company is bad, just a bad design on the cuffs is all.For reference I am 400lbs, 5'7." Read more
"...lol I just loved these chrome ones. To quote 'they're very shiny'..." Read more
"I didn't take a photo because it was quite graphic. Using these crutches bruised my arms after the first use...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the product. They mention that the forearm cuffs are too small, the arms are too narrow, and the cushion falls off too quickly. They also say the cuffed are not made for large arms, and that the first pair they received had different sizes. Customers also mention that they are too tight and cause arm pain.
"Very sturdy cruch the cuff is pretty tight I has to stretch and ad a strap and the handle to hold onto is slippery when your hand sweats other then..." Read more
"...They can seem to be too small, but they are meant to grip the arm tightly and to spring outward with the more pressure that is applied...." Read more
"...The cuffs are way to big for my arms and there’s no easy way to bend them or adjust them...." Read more
"...I used some similar to these in rehab but the cuffs on these are too small to fit around my forearm...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
When I got home I was worried I would not be able to get what I needed without driving from one place to another which is hard for me. I went to Amazon .com and found they had two companies offering the EXACT made crutches I needed at a very good price. I went with "drive Medical Design & Manufacturing" through Amazon.
The forearm crutches are essential to my independence as a person with a disability and these crutches are prefect and well made. They appear and feel strong and have push button pins to adjust forearm height and pins for leg part of crutch. The vinyl-coated arm cuffs can be pressed in to make them tighter or looser, depending on your comfort and size of forearm. The vinyl hand grips are very comfortable and because they are vinyl coated you get a good grip. YES, they do have extra-large tips which I like not only for the extra stability but also they will hopefully last longer than the smaller tips.
Their appears to be a lower cost set of crutches like these but I preferred to go with the "Heavy Duty" higher coast as I don't like to take chances buying the lower cost crutches as I couldn't tell form the description why the cost was lower than the ones I purchased unless it was because the lower priced was lighter.
I think that some buyers may be confused about the spring steel used for the forearms. The forearms are meant to grip the arm firmly about 3 finger widths below the elbow. They can seem to be too small, but they are meant to grip the arm tightly and to spring outward with the more pressure that is applied.
I may have some issues with using them with a fuller, thicker jacket but other than that they feel fine. They do leave some light marks similar to a very faint bruise, though, with me. But, I have delicate skin so that may be why.
There are videos showing how to use these crutches online. You should view them. The crutch on the opposite side of the bad leg should move with the bad leg. And, if you are going up steps, you should use your good leg first and then bring the bad leg up. The crutch on the opposite side stays with the bad leg.
Hopefully you have physical therapists that have instructed you properly on how to adjust and use these crutches.
Update: after a few months, the cuffs are starting to peel slightly in one small place. If anyone knows where replacements can be obtained, please mention in a review.
My wife used to work at Drive Medical, at their corporate headquarters in Port Washington, NY and they have several overweight and morbidly obese employees. It's a bit surprising that this isn't being considered when making these crutches. The cuffs need to be adjustable. They are "bariatric cuffs." The description says it's supposed to be for large people. Again, very disappointing.
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As someone who is 5’4” and 110 lbs, these are not really made for me.
The cuffs are way to big for my arms and there’s no easy way to bend them or adjust them. This means that my arms wobble (which i was trying to avoid while switching from a standard cane) and I can’t reach with my arms without the crutches falling and my arm is still wobbly when walking.
The cuff to handle adjustment doesn’t adjust far enough down to a comfortable setting.
There is tremendous strain on the wrist when using these, especially if you suffer from arthritis or eds.
There’s no spring or shock absorber, so it’s rough when you are going a bit faster and the pressure goes right through your arms.
Although it has features to reduce the loudness, the clicking is still obnoxiously loud.
They are pretty heavy for me, which makes it hard to maintain stamina.
Not all of these factors will apply to you, but I’m putting it here for anyone who needs it.
Regardless, they are affordable, they do their job, they are sturdy, and they bring me confidence to go on walks without a wheelchair.
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These are the "bariatric" ones, meaning the arm cuffs are large - great for bulky winter wear. If you need them smaller, we just threw a couple of thick rubber bands across the lips (the fat ones from the broccoli or the longer wide ones) to create a loop that in a few days, decreased the size of the opening.
Not only are they more comfortable, and stable, but they have the added advantage of 'hanging on' when you need to pick something up or carry something.
Only regret is that we did not get them sooner, will be donating the armpit crutches, immediately!
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