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The Clinical Case for Ergonomic Crutches: What the Research Says
Ask most clinicians why they prescribe a particular crutch and the honest answer is usually some version of "it's what the DME...
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Crutch Fitting for PTs: 7 Common Mistakes That Slow Patient Recovery
Most patients leave their first PT appointment with crutches that don't fit right. That's not usually the therapist's fault, fittings happen fast,...
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Pre-Op Patient Education: How to Reduce Crutch-Related Callbacks
Every orthopedic practice has a callback log. The calls don't make headlines: "My shoulders are killing me." "When can I shower?" "How...
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Foot & Ankle Surgery: Your Complete Crutch Recovery Guide
Foot and ankle surgery is one of the most varied categories in orthopedics. The procedures range from a 30-minute bunion correction to...
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Knee Replacement Recovery: A Patient's Guide to the Crutch Phase
If you’ve got a knee replacement coming up and you’re trying to picture what the first few weeks at home are going...
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How to Use Crutches After Meniscus Surgery: A Complete Recovery Guide
If your surgeon has used the words "meniscus surgery" with you in the same sentence, the first question on your mind is...
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How to Use Crutches After Hip Replacement Surgery: A Complete Recovery Guide
If you’re prepping for hip replacement surgery, or you’re in the first week of recovery and counting the days until you can...
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How to Use Crutches After ACL Surgery: A Complete Recovery Guide
ACL surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed every year and one of the most demanding recoveries. The surgery...
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The Best Crutches for Tall People: What to Look For
If you're above average height and you've ever tried to use standard crutches, you already know the problem. You adjust them to...
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Why Surgery Centers Should Rethink the Crutches They Dispense
There's a moment that happens in surgery centers dozens of times a week. A patient comes out of recovery, groggy and sore,...
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How Orthopedic Offices Can Reduce Patient Crutch Complaints
If you work in an orthopedic office, you've heard it before. "These crutches are killing my armpits." "My wrists are killing me."...
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Ergonomic in-Motion Spring Assisted Crutches vs Standard Adjustable Crutches: What’s the Difference?
Ergonomic in-Motion Spring Assisted Crutches vs Standard Adjustable Crutches: What’s the Difference? When it comes to mobility aids, choosing the right crutches...
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Benefits of Using the CryoCube Cold Therapy System
In addition to selling in-Motion Pro Underarm and Forearm crutches, Millennial Medical now offers the CryoCube Cold Therapy System produced by Medline...
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It's better to buy directly from the manufacturer.
Looking for crutches on Amazon? Why not deal directly with the manufacturer and cut out the middleman? Here at Millennial Medical we...
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Benefits of Using a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Machine
Millennial Medical is located in St George, UT and provide CPM rentals. A continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is a motorized device...
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What Are Lofstrand Crutches? The Forearm Crutch Guide | Millennial Medical
If you've heard the term "Lofstrand crutch" and had no idea what it meant, you're not alone. It sounds technical, maybe a...
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A Comparison: Standard A-Frame Crutches vs. Millennial Medical In-Motion Pro Underarm Crutches
Crutches are essential mobility aids for individuals recovering from injuries or surgeries. However, not all crutches are created equal. Let’s compare the...
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Maintenance Mastery: Ensuring the Longevity and Performance of Your Mobility Aids
For individuals relying on mobility aids, these devices are more than equipment, they are key to autonomy and active living. However, to...
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Rehabilitation and Recovery: The Role of Crutches in Physical Healing
We often take our mobility for granted, but an injury or chronic condition can quickly remind us of its value. In the...
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Walking Aids Compared: Crutches, Canes, Walkers, Knee Scooters, and Wheelchairs
If you're facing surgery, recovering from an injury, or managing a condition that affects your walking, someone has probably told you that...
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Modern Medical Solutions for Today's Generation
The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving. As technology advances and society changes, the needs and preferences of each generation shift. Today's generation,...
