If you have used crutches for any length of time during your life then you recognize the great importance of quality made durable long-lasting crutch tips. I have used crutches for over 20 years. Crutch tips act as your "feet" and a certain trust must be developed if you ever expect to walk with assurance that your "feet" aren't going to slip right out from under you. Its like walking on egg-shells and taking baby steps until you find that crutch tip that make you actually feel comfortable walking on your crutches. But once you find them you will know they are for you. You will be able to take your mind off of your footing and focus on the world around you. I hope this article helps.
Step 1
When searching for quality crutch tips I have learned one thing. Quality crutch tips are not so easy to find. It is a game of trial and error. You probably don't have a lot of crutch using friends to bounce questions about crutch tip selection off of. And not to be mean, but most Health-care Professionals, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists haven't the slightest clue as to what crutch tips will last more than a week or so.
Step 2
When shopping for crutch tips you can already check most places off of your list. Places like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Walgreen, and your other major pharmacy stores all carry one product that in my opinion is a complete waste of your money. This product is Futuro crutch tips. I only buy them in an extreme emergency because the last about 2 weeks at most. A quality crutch tip should last at least a 4 weeks and some 2 to 3 months or more. You can get a quality pair of crutch tips for around 4 or 5 dollars that will last at minimum 4 weeks and this is how.
Step 3
You want a large thick rubber crutch tip with a large base and a metal plate in the bottom on the inside. The large base gives you more traction, maneuverability and stability. The plate helps keep the cylinder at the base of the crutch from wearing through the rubber and digging a hole right through your crutch tip.
Step 4
Now you know what you are looking for. Get out your phone book or go to your favorite yellow pages search engine and search for Apothecaries (they are your best bet) in your area. Call each one and Ask if they carry any crutch tips matching the description in step 3 above. Once you have located a few or even one brand, pick one or 2 and try them out. keep the boxes until you have discovered which pair is most durable, last the longest, and feels comfortable to you.
Tips & Warnings
Things You'll Need:
- Phone book or the internet
- Search engine such as anywho.com or yahoo.com/yellowpages or one of your choosing.
When searching for quality crutch tips I have learned one thing. Quality crutch tips are not so easy to find. It is a game of trial and error. You probably don't have a lot of crutch using friends to bounce questions about crutch tip selection off of. And not to be mean, but most Health-care Professionals, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists haven't the slightest clue as to what crutch tips will last more than a week or so.
Step 2
When shopping for crutch tips you can already check most places off of your list. Places like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Walgreen, and your other major pharmacy stores all carry one product that in my opinion is a complete waste of your money. This product is Futuro crutch tips. I only buy them in an extreme emergency because the last about 2 weeks at most. A quality crutch tip should last at least a 4 weeks and some 2 to 3 months or more. You can get a quality pair of crutch tips for around 4 or 5 dollars that will last at minimum 4 weeks and this is how.
Step 3
You want a large thick rubber crutch tip with a large base and a metal plate in the bottom on the inside. The large base gives you more traction, maneuverability and stability. The plate helps keep the cylinder at the base of the crutch from wearing through the rubber and digging a hole right through your crutch tip.
Step 4
Now you know what you are looking for. Get out your phone book or go to your favorite yellow pages search engine and search for Apothecaries (they are your best bet) in your area. Call each one and Ask if they carry any crutch tips matching the description in step 3 above. Once you have located a few or even one brand, pick one or 2 and try them out. keep the boxes until you have discovered which pair is most durable, last the longest, and feels comfortable to you.
Tips & Warnings
- One brand that I have come to trust is Neva-slip. I found them at my local Apothecary for about 5 dollars a pair.
- Always get large crutch tips for your crutches for stability and traction.
- Check out the link below to see an example of a Nev-a-slip large crutch tip example. I in no way endorse this site nor have I used it. I strongly suggest going to your local Apothecary because they are cheaper and you can see exactly what you are buying be for you give up your hard earned cash.
- If you start feeling like you are walking on a metal peg and you hear a thumping sound when your crutch tip hits the ground then check the bottom. The crutch is probably cutting through your crutch tip and it is time to replace the tip. If this happens after only 2 or three weeks of using the crutch tips then you better change brands and tips soon because you have a bad set. Your shoulders will thank you!
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