Crutches & Crutch Accessories
Essential Aids offers a wide variety of high-quality crutches. Our products range from standard elbow crutches to 'Axilla' under-arm models. Many of our elbow crutches are available with comfy, ergonomic handles which spread the user's weight evenly through the hands. The crutches for sale here are available in pairs unless otherwise stated. We also supply children's crutches. Crutches reduce the stress on injured part of the body while enabling the user to retain mobility without needing a wheelchair. Essential Aids also supplies a range of crutch accessories.
-
Available
Offers
Elbow Crutches - Double Adjustable
These double adjustable versions of the Elbow Crutches are sold as a pair.3 Options from£16.90with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Elbow Crutches With PVC Handles
These multi-adjusting elbow crutches have soft-touch comfortable grips - sold as a pair.5 Options from£16.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Elbow Crutches With Comfy Handles
With patented handles which spread weight for comfort - sold as a pair.2 Options from£24.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Aluminium Axilla Crutches
Featuring patented adjustable handles for precise sizing - sold as a pair.3 Options from£39.90with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Ossenberg Open Cuff Crutches
Low cost, colourful crutches that are both practical and attractive mobility aids that deliver maximum comfort and reliability when in use.18 Options from£12.70with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Permanent User Crutches
A high quality, aluminium crutch that is designed for long-term use.2 Options from£44.90with VAT Relief -
SPECIAL
OFFER
Elbow Crutches - Single Adjustable
This is a pair of highly quality crutches which offer exceptional value for money.£18.90WAS £22.17with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Children's Elbow Crutches
Kids' crutches made from strong yet lightweight aluminium - sold as a pair.2 Options from£15.90with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Soft Grip Double Adjustable Crutches
These crutches offer impressive adjustability, shock-absorbing Flexyfoot ferrules, and ergonomic handles for comfort.18 Options from£28.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Open Cuff Soft Grip Crutches
These Flexyfoot Soft Grip Open Cuff Crutches provide essential support and assistance for individuals with limited mobility or those on the path to recovery from an injury.18 Options from£19.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Comfort Grip Double Adjustable Crutches
Ergonomic handles and shock-absorbing Flexyfoot ferrules ensure comfort and stability.27 Options from£31.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Open Cuff Comfort Grip Crutches
With ergonomic handles, shock-absorbing Flexyfoot ferrules, and customisable options, these crutches enhance comfort and promote independence.27 Options from£24.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Rubber Ferrules Type Z
A pack of rubber ferrules for use with walking aids and furniture legs.8 Options from£3.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Rubber Ferrules Type D
A pack of hard and durable rubber ferrules.6 Options from£3.40with VAT Relief -
VAT Relief
Available
ForeArm Crutches (pair)
Feature contoured grips which spread pressure evenly, greatly improving user comfort.2 Options from£60.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Crutch Ferrule - Grey
The grey Flexyfoot Crutch Ferrule is an essential accessory for individuals who rely on crutches for their mobility. Its innovative design significantly improves stability and security, providing a remarkable 50% increase in grip and traction when compared to standard rubber ferrules.12 Options from£5.90with VAT Relief -
SPECIAL
OFFER
Harley Crutch/Comfort Pads
This pair of hand pads for crutches prevents the handles digging into the user's hands.£20.90WAS £24.55with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Soft Grip Double Adjustable Kids Crutches
Providing a secure and comfortable mobility solution for children, prioritising their well-being and confidence, these are the Flexyfoot Soft Grip Double Adjustable Kids Crutches.4 Options from£21.90with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Soft Grip Double Adjustable Junior Crutches
The Flexyfoot Soft Grip Double Adjustable Junior Crutches offer a secure, comfortable, and supportive mobility solution for children, prioritising their well-being and confidence.4 Options from£21.90with VAT Relief -
VAT Relief
Available
ForeArm Crutches with Closed Cuff
Featuring pivoting closed cuffs, these elbow crutches are practical and stylish.£51.40with VAT Relief -
SPECIAL
OFFER
Visco Hand Pads
Stretchy foam hand pads which can be attached to the handles of most mobility aids.£21.17WAS £22.13with VAT Relief -
VAT Relief
Available
Flexible Ferrule
This cleverly designed walking stick ferrule increases the ground contact area, improving its grip.£4.90with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Evolution Elbow Crutches (Pair)
These crutches are available in a number of colours and now come with Pivoflex ferrules.4 Options from£22.40with VAT Relief -
VAT Relief
Available
Tiki Childrens Crutches
Modern, colourful crutches with adjustable length and matching forearm rests.2 Options from£33.40with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Carbon Fibre Folding Crutches
The Flexyfoot Carbon Fibre Folding Crutches are functional and practical mobility aids that are incredibly useful for individuals with limited mobility or those recovering from injury.4 Options from£79.90with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Flexyfoot Carbon Fibre Comfort Grip Folding Crutches
The Flexyfoot Carbon Fibre Comfort Grip Folding Crutches offer a functional and practical solution for individuals with limited mobility or those on the path to recovery from injuries.6 Options from£83.90with VAT Relief -
SPECIAL
OFFER
Comfort and Style Crutches (Pair)
These crutches are height adjustable, practical and have road handholds for extra comfort.£24.90WAS £34.90with VAT Relief -
Available
Offers
Advance Fashion Elbow Crutches
The Advance Fashion crutches have a choice of coloured shafts.3 Options from£38.90with VAT Relief
Crutches provide a useful mobility aid which transfers weight away from the legs and towards the shoulders, arms, back and hands.
They are typically used by people with injury or disability who are unable to bear weight through their legs and feet.
Many use crutches after operations on the lower body, giving the body a chance to heal without channeling too much stress through the legs, feet or hips.
Crutches make it possible for someone to remain mobile without assistance, even without full use of the lower body.
As healing from injury progresses, using crutches to a gradually lesser extent may help someone move steadily towards unaided mobility.
If an individual is permanently disabiled or chronically impaired, crutches may allow them to remain mobile when the use of a wheelchair is impractical.
Most modern crutches are made of aluminium, with plastic handles. This makes them both lightweight and rigid.
Almost all versions are adjustable, so they can be easily set to suit the individual's height and build.
Forearm crutches - this design allows the user's weight to be channeled through the forearms and shoulders. Forearm crutches have a 'cuff' on the upper section, which wraps partially around the arm, and horizontal handles at around waist height. There are versions of forearm crutches which have 'open' cuffs. These do not fully wrap around the arm and won't prevent the crutches falling, should the user let go of the handgrip.
Axillary or 'Axilla' crutches - these are the more traditional Y-shaped design, with a horizontal pad which fits under the armpit and a lower padded handle for the hands.
Arthritic crutches (sometimes called 'trough crutches') - this style of crutch features horizontal troughs on which the user's forearms rest. They are designed for people whose hand-strength may not be adequate for conventional crutches.
Permanent user crutches - these crutches typically don't have the multiple adjustment components, but have a main shaft which is cut to size with a hacksaw. Many people find this design reduces squeaks and clicks, making the crutches more suitable for long term use.
The rubber ends of the crutches which fit at the bottom of the crutches are called ferrules.
Made of rubber or soft plastic, these create a high friction surface, meaning the crutches won't easily slip.
Standard grips tend to be fairly narrow and ideal for those with smaller hands.
Ergonomic grips have a contoured surface, spreading the user's weight more evenly. These are often favoured by people with larger hands.
Crutch accessories like hand pads can make a big difference to the comfort of your crutches.
Coloured crutches are also available, ideal for people looking for something more exciting than the standard-issue grey.