Models And Options

Models

* Single adjustable - adjust in height from hand grip to ground
* Double adjustable - adjust in height from hand grip to ground as well as from elbow cuff to hand grip

Handgrips
The standard handgrip is plastic with finger grooves on the under surface.
Moulded arthritic grips for left and right hand (sometimes known as Comfy grips) are available on some models. These are available from
- Able Rehab (sell as a pair only)
- Met-a-lite (sell single crutch if required)
- All Care Products

Dimensions

Additional Dimensions

As a guide to sizes, one supplier has provided the following:
* Adjustment from hand grip to gound.
* Single adjustable adult size from 630mm - 890mm.
* Single adjustable adult size extra long from 850mm - 1100mm.
* Double adjustable medium size from 510mm - 760mm.
* Double adjustable adult size from 630mm - 890mm.
* Double adjustable adult size extra long from 850mm - 1100mm.

Additional Info

More Details

* Bendable metal or plastic elbow cuffs.
* Plastic handgrips with finger grooves are standard. Some suppliers sell arthritic style handgrip models (see Models / Styles)
* Rubber ferrules.

As a guide to sizes, one supplier has provided the following:
* Adjustment from hand grip to ground.
* Single adjustable adult size from 630mm - 890mm.
* Single adjustable adult size extra long from 850mm - 1100mm.
* Double adjustable medium size from 510mm - 760mm.
* Double adjustable adult size from 630mm - 890mm.
* Double adjustable adult size extra long from 850mm - 1100mm.

Requirements

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp