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Crutches at Work: Disclosure, Accommodations, and Confidence
Crutches at work: whether to disclose, the ADA accommodations worth requesting, and how to stay confident and capable on the job long term. Read more...
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Living Visibly: Identity, Confidence, and Owning Your Mobility Aid
Owning your mobility aid is about identity, not just crutches. The grief, the reframe, and how to grow into confidence and live visibly on your terms. Read more...
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Dating and Relationships When You Use Crutches
Dating with crutches, honestly. When to bring it up, dating apps, planning accessible dates, intimacy, and the confidence that draws the right people in. Read more...
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Gout in Your Foot: When to Rest, Offload, and Ride Out a Flare
This is general information, not personal medical advice. If your symptoms are severe or not improving, talk to your doctor about your situation. If you have ever been woken up... Read more...
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Calcaneus (Heel) Fracture Recovery: One of the Longest Crutch Phases in the Foot
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. A broken heel bone is a bigger deal than most... Read more...
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Lisfranc Injury Recovery on Crutches: The Long Road Through the Midfoot
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. A Lisfranc injury is one of the most underestimated injuries... Read more...
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Dealing With Stares, Questions, and Unsolicited Help
Real scripts for the stares, intrusive questions, and unsolicited help that come with crutches, plus a way to think about it that keeps you in control. Read more...
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Bunion Surgery Recovery: What the Crutch Phase Really Looks Like
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. Bunion surgery has a reputation for being minor. It is... Read more...
plantar fasciitis recovery
Plantar Fasciitis and Offloading a Painful Heel: What Actually Helps
This is general information, not personal medical advice. If your symptoms are severe or not improving, talk to your doctor about your situation. If the first few steps out of... Read more...
Returning to Work on Crutches: A Practical Recovery Guide
Returning to Work on Crutches: A Practical Recovery Guide "When can I go back to work?" is the second-most-asked question in any post-op visit, right after "When can I drive again?" Like the driving question, the honest answer is some version of "it depends." That answer is correct, but it doesn't help you negotiate with your manager, plan your finances, or decide whether to push for a longer leave. This guide covers what "it depends" actually depends on, how to think clearly about your specific job, the conversations you should... Read more...
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Stress Fracture Recovery: Why Patience Is the Whole Game
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone... Read more...
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Broken Leg Recovery on Crutches: What to Expect With a Tibia or Fibula Fracture
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. A broken leg is a longer road than most people... Read more...
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Hand and Palm Pain From Crutches: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
This is general information, not personal medical advice. If your symptoms are severe or not improving, talk to your doctor about your situation. Nobody warns you that the crutches might... Read more...
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Finding Your People: A Guide to Crutch and Mobility Support Communities
A guide to crutch and mobility support communities: which group fits your situation, specific places worth trying, and how to spot a healthy one. Read more...
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Sprained Ankle Recovery: When You Need Crutches and When You Don't
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. A rolled ankle is one of the most common injuries... Read more...
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Broken Foot Recovery on Crutches: What to Really Expect
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. "Broken foot" sounds like one injury, but your foot has... Read more...
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Stairs, Curbs & Uneven Terrain: Real-World Crutch Skills
Stairs, Curbs, and Uneven Terrain: Real-World Crutch Skills Most patients learn to use crutches in a hospital corridor or a PT clinic. Both are flat, predictable, well-lit, and free of... Read more...
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Broken Ankle Recovery: A Patient's Guide to the Crutch Phase
This guide covers general recovery ranges, not personal medical advice. Your surgeon's specific instructions always override anything you read here. A broken ankle is one of those injuries that flips... Read more...
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Choosing Crutches Later in Life: Aging, Balance, and Staying Active
Are crutches right for you later in life? An honest guide to strength, balance, and choosing between crutches, a cane, or a rollator to stay active. Read more...
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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 company sends." Conventional axillary crutches are the default... Read more...
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A Caregiver's Guide to Supporting Someone Who Uses Crutches
How to support someone on crutches: home safety, fit checks, helping with stairs, and how to assist without taking away their independence. Read more...
Man driving on crutches after leg surgery, standing beside his car with in-Motion forearm crutches
Driving on Crutches: Legal, Practical & Safety Considerations
The question comes up in almost every post-surgical consultation: "When can I drive again?" The answer isn't simple and "I'm on crutches" doesn't automatically mean you can't drive. Whether you... Read more...
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Crutches for Teens: Sports, Self-Image, and Independence
Crutches as a teenager are a social thing too. Real advice on staying in your sport, owning your self-image, and getting independent fast. Read more...
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Showering and Bathing on Crutches: Safe Bathroom Setups
Nobody tells you about the shower problem before surgery. They tell you about the crutches, the weight-bearing restrictions, the follow-up appointments. Then you get home, you need to bathe, and... Read more...
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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Crutches: When You Actually Need Mobility Support (and When You Don't)
Most people with ankylosing spondylitis never need crutches. Learn when AS really calls for mobility support and the warning signs to watch for. Read more...
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Helping Your Child Thrive on Crutches at School
Help your child handle crutches at school: 504 plan accommodations, backpack and stairs tips, lunch and hallway fixes, and confidence builders that work. Read more...
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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, patients are uncomfortable, and there's a lot going... Read more...
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Crutches for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Fit, Safety, and Confidence
A parent's guide to choosing, fitting, and using crutches for kids, with safety tips, confidence builders, and why forearm crutches usually fit best. Read more...
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Summer Travel on Crutches: Airports, Hotels & Beach
Nobody plans to be on crutches in June. But here you are, and summer isn't waiting. The good news: traveling on crutches is absolutely doable. The bad news: it requires... Read more...
Young adult with cerebral palsy using ergonomic forearm crutches on a sunlit sidewalk, walking idependently
Crutches and Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers
Forearm crutches are a lifetime tool for many people with CP. This guide covers GMFCS levels, why crutch design matters for long-term use, and what changes as CP patients age. Read more...
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Crutches and Multiple Sclerosis: Choosing the Right Walking Aid at Every Stage
Multiple sclerosis changes walking needs over time. This guide covers when crutches help, how fatigue affects crutch choice, and which designs work best for MS. Read more...
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Crutches and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Real-World Guide for the EDS Community
EDS and crutches: why axillary crutches cause harm, how forearm crutches work better, and what to look for in a mobility aid if you have hypermobile or other EDS subtypes. Read more...
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Living and Moving With FND: A Practical Guide to Functional Neurological Disorder
If you've recently been told you have Functional Neurological Disorder — or you're still in that frustrating stretch where the scans keep coming back "normal" but your body clearly isn't... Read more...
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The Best Crutches for PAO Recovery (From People Who Have Been There)
We recently talked with a customer who had a periacetabular osteotomy, the surgery most people just call PAO. She loves her crutches. More than that, she now tells other people... Read more...
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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 do I go up the stairs?" "Is it... Read more...
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Eric - Amputee and School Teacher in Ghana
Sometimes a single picture carries an entire story. This is Eric Wondong, a dedicated teacher from Ghana, standing proudly with some of his students and using his brand‑new pair of... Read more...
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Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery: Navigating the Non-Weight-Bearing Phase
If you've just been told you need Achilles tendon surgery, or you're already a few days post-op trying to figure out what the next several weeks look like, you're dealing... Read more...
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Tabitha - in-Motion Crutches gave me back my freedom to hike!
Tabitha recently shared the story of her discovery of the in-Motion crutches and how they helped her get her freedom back! How Crutches Gave Me My Mobility and Fitness Back... Read more...
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Best Crutches to Buy With FSA or HSA Dollars (2026 Guide)
Your FSA and HSA dollars are pre-tax money. That means when you spend them on crutches, the government is effectively covering 20 to 35 percent of the cost depending on... Read more...
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The Best Crutches for Veterans and Why Standard-Issue Falls Short
If you've been handed a pair of aluminum crutches at a hospital or VA facility, you probably didn't think much about it. You needed something to walk on, they gave... Read more...
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Best Crutches Medicare Will Help Pay For (and How to Get the Ones You Actually Want)
Best Crutches Medicare Will Help Pay For (and How to Get the Ones You Actually Want) Why standard hospital crutches work against older adults, what makes a crutch genuinely better... Read more...
Patient using ergonomic crutches and a walking boot during foot and ankle surgery recovery
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 a complex multi-hour ankle reconstruction, and the recoveries... Read more...
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HSA and Crutches: Why Quality Mobility Aids Are a Smart HSA Purchase
Your FSA expires. Your HSA does not. That single difference changes how you should think about every purchase you make with your health savings account. Unlike a flexible spending account,... Read more...
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Getting Crutches Through the VA Community Care Network: What You Need to Know
Most veterans think of the VA as the hospital on the edge of town. And for some people, that's exactly how they use it. But there's a whole other side... Read more...
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Does Medicaid Cover Crutches? Coverage, Prior Authorization & Dual Eligibility
Does Medicaid Cover Crutches? Coverage, Prior Authorization & Dual Eligibility How Medicaid covers crutches, why prior authorization matters, and the dual-eligibility pathway that can pay for a premium model Medicare... Read more...
Older patient using ergonomic crutches and walking comfortably during knee replacement recovery
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 to look like, the crutch phase is probably... Read more...
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FSA Expiration: Don't Let Your Tax-Free Dollars Go to Waste
Every year, Americans forfeit an estimated $3 billion in unspent FSA dollars. Not because they didn't need medical care. Not because their health was unusually good. Because the calendar moved... Read more...
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HCPCS Codes E0117 and E0110: What Veterans Need to Know About Crutch Billing Codes
Every piece of medical equipment has a billing code. Insurance companies, Medicare, and the VA all use these codes to figure out what they're being asked to cover and how... Read more...
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One Crutch User Tried Both. Here's the Honest Comparison.
Guest review by Virginia, shared via Disabled in the Wild | Millennial Medical Ambassador Spotlight.  Millennial Medical did not pay for or solicit this review.  This was created by Virginia... Read more...
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Crutch HCPCS Codes Explained: E0110 vs. E0117 (and Why It Matters)
Crutch HCPCS Codes Explained: E0110 vs. E0117 (and Why It Matters) A plain-English guide to the crutch billing codes, why E0110 sails through Medicare while E0117 usually does not, and... Read more...
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Understanding Caudal Regression Syndrome: Navigating Life with Mobility Aids
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Understanding Caudal Regression Syndrome: Navigating Life with Mobility Aids

Caudal Regression Syndrome (CRS) is a rare congenital disorder that affects the development of the lower (caudal) e...

Does Workers' Comp Cover Crutches? Your 2026 Guide to Getting Them Paid For

Does Workers' Comp Cover Crutches? Your 2026 Guide to Getting Them Paid For

If you have been hurt on the job and you need crutches to get around, here is the short answer: yes. Crutches are s...

Nutrition and Recovery: Foods That Support Healing
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Nutrition and Recovery: Foods That Support Healing

Recovery isn’t just about rest and mobility aids, it’s also about nutrition. The foods you eat play a critical role...

Mobility Aid Myths: Busting Common Misconceptions
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Mobility Aid Myths: Busting Common Misconceptions

Mobility aids like crutches are often misunderstood. Too many people see them as symbols of weakness or discomfort,...

Kim - In-Motion Crutches Transformed My Life with CRPS
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Kim - In-Motion Crutches Transformed My Life with CRPS

Let us introduce you to Kim who lives in Canada! She is a loyal fan that was willing to share her story with us and...

Mobility and Mental Health: Staying Positive While Navigating Mobility Challenges
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Mobility and Mental Health: Staying Positive While Navigating Mobility Challenges

Recovery is never just a physical process, it is a deeply emotional journey. Whether you are navigating a long-term...

Living With Transverse Myelitis: How the Right Mobility Support Changes Everything
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Living With Transverse Myelitis: How the Right Mobility Support Changes Everything

Transverse Myelitis (TM) is one of those conditions most people have never heard of, until it changes their life. I...

Understanding CRPS: A Condition That Changes Everything
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Understanding CRPS: A Condition That Changes Everything

CRPS is a neurological condition that causes severe, disproportionate pain, often after an injury or surgery. Sympt...

Traveling with Mobility Aids: Stress-Free Tips for Airports and Hotels
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Traveling with Mobility Aids: Stress-Free Tips for Airports and Hotels

Traveling while using crutches or other mobility aids can feel daunting. Between long terminal walks, cramped airpl...

The Science of Ergonomics: Why Comfort Matters in Mobility Aids
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The Science of Ergonomics: Why Comfort Matters in Mobility Aids

When you think of crutches, "comfort" might not be the first word that comes to mind. But it should be. Standard mo...

in-Motion Forearm Crutch Assembly
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in-Motion Forearm Crutch Assembly

Related Recovery Guides Forearm Crutch Handle Replacement Replacing the In-Motion Articulating Tips Should I Use ...

5 Everyday Hacks to Make Life Easier with Comfortable Crutches
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5 Everyday Hacks to Make Life Easier with Comfortable Crutches

Living with crutches can feel like a constant juggling act. From carrying groceries to navigating stairs, everyday ...

Richard - in-Motion Crutches gave me back my mobility and fitness
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Richard - in-Motion Crutches gave me back my mobility and fitness

Richard recently shared the story of his journey and how he came to use the in-Motion crutches to regain his mobili...

Moving Forward With Hip Dysplasia: How In-Motion Crutches Support Mobility, Strength, and Confidence
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Moving Forward With Hip Dysplasia: How In-Motion Crutches Support Mobility, Strength, and Confidence

Hip dysplasia is more common than most people realize, and for many adults, it becomes a daily challenge long after...

Hunter - "Your crutches were stolen on Christmas Eve?"
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Hunter - "Your crutches were stolen on Christmas Eve?"

"Your crutches were stolen on Christmas Eve?" That was part of our response to a recent conversation with a cust...

Choosing the Right Crutches: A Buyer’s Guide
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Choosing the Right Crutches: A Buyer’s Guide

Recovering from an injury or surgery often means relying on crutches. But not all crutches are created equal. The r...

Video: in-Motion Forearm Crutches - Support for Life's Adventures
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Video: in-Motion Forearm Crutches - Support for Life's Adventures

Watch this video to see people around the world using the in-Motion Forearm crutches to support them in their adven...

Brittany - Send help to paradise!
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Brittany - Send help to paradise!

Happy customer alert!  We love hearing from our customers! Brittany lives in Hawaii and needed crutches fo...

The Best Crutches for Tall People: Avoiding Fit and Comfort Issues
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The Best Crutches for Tall People: Avoiding Fit and Comfort Issues

If you're above average height and you've tried standard crutches, you already know the problem. You adjust them to...

Folding Crutches for Travel: Compact, Comfortable, and Reliable
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Folding Crutches for Travel: Compact, Comfortable, and Reliable

Folding Crutches for Travel: Compact, Comfortable, and Reliable Traveling with crutches doesn’t have to be a has...

Embrace Mobility: How Millennial Medical in-Motion Crutches Can Help You Live a More Active Lifestyle
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Embrace Mobility: How Millennial Medical in-Motion Crutches Can Help You Live a More Active Lifestyle

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining an active lifestyle is essential for both physical and mental well-being. ...

Walking Through Life’s Challenges: Why Crutches Matter and How In-Motion Crutches Make a Difference
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Walking Through Life’s Challenges: Why Crutches Matter and How In-Motion Crutches Make a Difference

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes an injury, surgery, or chronic condition changes the way we move, and ...

Tips for Walking Safely on Crutches: Indoors and Outdoors
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Tips for Walking Safely on Crutches: Indoors and Outdoors

Whether you’re recovering from surgery or navigating long-term mobility needs, walking safely on crutches is essent...

Pyper - Working tirelessly to overcome adversity
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Pyper - Working tirelessly to overcome adversity

Let us introduce you to Pyper Bost! (on Instagram as pyperbost). We came across her story on Instagram a few weeks ...