At Crutch Store, we only sell high quality crutches.Many crutch users rely on their crutches for full time use, but even if you only use your crutches for shorter periods of time, there are several benefits to buy high quality crutches:- Durability: with the proper care and regular use, our crutches will last a long time. Most "cheap" crutches bought at a drugstore or supermarket will start to rattle after a short period of time and will even break before you notice. So it's a good idea to invest some money upfront to have good crutches that last longer - worry free!- Reliability: you don't want your crutches to fail you when you need them the most, right? Our high quality crutches are reliable and will serve your needs at anytime.- Stability: since you need your crutches as a walk assist or even for full weight bearing, they'd better be as stable as possible. Our high quality crutches provide you with the stability you need to move around different terrains. - Gentler on your hands, elbows and shoulders: our crutches are designed in a way to cause less stress to high pressure points, such as hands, elbows and shoulders. You will feel less pain and on the long-run, it will be better for your joints' health.Please check our product list to see our beautiful line of crutches.
When you think about crutches, most of us will think about underarm. These crutches were really popular in the past and they're still around, specially when someone needs extra affordable crutches, or only needs it for a couple of days.
We don't sell underarm crutches at Crutch Store, and the reason is that Forearm crutches are better for your body in general, since it won't give extra pressure to your arms, shoulders and elbows. Forearm crutches are also more convenient, as they are not as bulky, also it is possible to use your hands while using the crutches.
It's true that Forearm crutches will require more core strength, and that there is a process to learn how to use it, especially for those who have been using underarm for a long time, but the benefits, both long-term and short-term, are worth it!
Ergonomic handgrips are the common round ones, with no difference between left and right hand sides.
Anatomic handgrips are designed to fit differently left and right hands.
We prefer the anatomic ones, as they are gentler on your hands, providing extra support and relief on some pressure points. Some people, however, prefer the ergonomic ones. Whatever works for you!
There are several factors that you should take into consideration when choosing a new pair of crutches, such as:
- Your needs:
If you are only looking for a high-quality standard pair of crutches that will serve as a walk assist, the Ossenberg Big XL or Kowsky might be a good option.
If you need some shock absorption, or want that extra push that shocks provide, then Ossenberg Big XL Shock are the best options
If you travel a lot, you might want your crutches to fold, so they are easy to carry. Take a look at our line of Folding Crutches.
You don't adjust your crutches a lot, and want tubes that are all in one piece? So go for the Ossenberg Big XXL.
You want more support for your arms, like the good old gutter crutches. Try the M+D.
You prefer custom crutches that are built specifically for you? Then you should check the Superlite.
Your kid needs crutches? We have really cool colors for Ossenberg Kiddy and Kowsky Pediatric.
- Your preference of cuffs: some of our crutches come with closed cuff (also known as a full cuff), while others come with open cuff with strap. It's a matter of preference.
- Colors: it might not sound important, but we want you to really feel good about how your crutches look. For that reason, we offer a wide range of colors. Walk around with style!
- Familiarity: some people prefer to keep using what they are familiar to. So if you have a set of crutches that you like, you might as well get a new updated pair, or get multiple pairs in different colors.
- Your condition: some conditions require specific types of crutches. Keep that in mind!
- Price: lastly, the price is something that should be considered, too. Our price list for crutches range from $180 - $1,500, so you can find something at the right price point for you.
Still have doubts? Contact our team to get your questions answered.
Most of our products come from Europe, and we only do a few shipments per year to keep the shipping costs down. If the product that you're interested in is from Kowsky, unfortunately there won't be any new stock. This is a discontinued line and we only have a few items in stock. Ossenberg crutches, Esenium and Fetterman tips are ordered usually 3 or 4 times per year. For M+D crutches and Custom Superlite, we can order as needed, and it usually takes up to a month to be available.
If you have any specific product that is out of stock and want to know when we will get more, just give us a call.
You certainly can. Buying on our online store is faster and convenient, but we understand that some people prefer using the phone. Just give us a call at (604) 298-0236 or toll-free: 1(877)546-2748 and we will be happy to assist you with your order.
Yes! Crutch Store is part of Award Prosthetics, a prosthetic facility located in Burnaby, BC, Canada, for 25 years.If you live locally or are in the area and wants to pay us a visit to check the latest models of crutches that we have, just give us a call and our team will book an appointment for you.There are several ways that you use to contact us, please check the available options on the Contact Page.
Orders are shipped usually within two days after being placed on our website. If you need your order to be shipped urgently, please contact us to check availability. If possible, we can rush some order upon request and an additional fee may be charged for rushed order.Once the parcel is shipped, it will take the number of days or weeks of the shipping method chosen. You will receive an email with a tracking number, where you can check the status of your shipment.
Shipping costs vary according to several factors, such as:Products chosenLocation of the deliveryShipping option chosenWhen you go to the checkout at our store, please provide your full address information and then proceed to shipping to verify the available options to your location.These are live rates and they are already discounted due to the contract we have with our carriers. We only charge a small extra amount for handling.
Crutches and crutch accessories are considered medical goods, and they are usually tax-exempt on many countries. Our team uses the proper coding for medical goods and clearly identifies the boxes to ensure that clients are not charged for customs for these items. However. international taxes might be applied depending on your country's taxes policy. Please note that we have no control over each country's decision and we cannot reverse or give a refund for customs or taxes charges. Some of our clients had to pay customs to receive their products and we have no say in that decision. Customs duty is calculated as a percentage of the customs value of the goods and is a full responsibility of the client. If you buy products that are not considered medical goods, such as skin care or sweat control products, you will be charge taxes to clear customs. based on the price paid for the goods, the insurance costs and the shipping costs.
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