How to Make Your Crutches More Comfortable

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Use rolled-up towels or blankets as cushions.. Put cushioning underneath the current crutch pads, if present.. Invest in a set of commercial crutch pads for greater comfort.

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1

Use rolled-up towels or blankets as cushions.

Step 1

Use rolled-up towels or blankets as cushions.

2

Put cushioning underneath the current crutch pads, if present.

Step 2

Put cushioning underneath the current crutch pads, if present.

3

Invest in a set of commercial crutch pads for greater comfort.

Step 3

Invest in a set of commercial crutch pads for greater comfort.

4

Cushion the grip areas as well, if needed.

Step 4

Cushion the grip areas as well, if needed.

5

Adjust your crutches to the correct height.

Step 5

Adjust your crutches to the correct height.

6

Make sure you're holding the crutches correctly.

Step 6

Make sure you're holding the crutches correctly.

7

Pay attention to your gait.

Step 7

Pay attention to your gait.

8

Let your body "follow through" with each step.

Step 8

Let your body "follow through" with each step.

9

Take extra care on stairs.

Step 9

Take extra care on stairs.

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