KMINA Elbow Crutches for Adults (x1 Unit, Right), Ergonomic Adjustable Forearm, Comfy Handles, Adults, Patented - Made in Europe - KMINA PRO

I broke my neck of femur in my left leg - in fact there were four breaks (comminuted). Naturally, the hospital gave me a NHS set of grey crutches and sent me packing, after a week in hospital. The NHS crutches were hell to use, as I have Osteoarthritis in my hands. I was quick to discover NHS and social aftercare, is very poor and a substitute for the NHS crutches wasn't going to happen, unless I bought them myself.I Googled "alternative crutches" and up came a YouTube video on Kmina. Having watched the video in chronic pain, I decided to invest in a pair.These crutches have to be bought singularly, left side and right side - two separate orders.They are shipped from Spain and take about a week to arrive.At first, these crutches were a little strange to get use to, after having used the NHS ones. This is, in part, because you can move a lot further in one stride.The standard NHS crutch means putting all the pressure on the the palms of your hands and wrists - this is painful and damaging. By contrast, the Kmina crutches have a totally different approach - all the pressure goes on your forearms and elbows, with the hands used to soley move the crutches. In addition, the forearm cradles are inset with neoprene (a squidgy / foamy substance, similar to memory foam. The handles have thick foam overlays. But that's not all, because the forearm cradles are also sprung, allowing for shock absorbtion, making the whole experience of use, even more comfortable. It took me a couple of days to get use to them, especially, as I was non weight bearing on my left leg, but when I mastered them, I became more and more confident and very happy I had invested in them.I'm 6'1" and my only reservation is that they are not quite tall enough, meaning I have to slightly lean forward when using them. An extra hole, probably would have remedied that. That said, they can be altered to suit most people's heights.Assembly is reasonably easy, but you need some finger strength to insert the the curved clips into the holes and you need some dexterity to do it with accuracy (matching the holes).Assembling the handle tubes into the cradles involves securing a wing nut, which, again, is relatively easy for someone with DIY skills. The wing nuts are plastic and the thread on one of mine was not allowing total tightness, so I bought a packet of them from amazon and refitted the damaged one, which is now perfect.The bases of the crutches have large, wide spread, circular rubber feet, that afford much more stability than NHS issue crutches. The feet also flex, giving you better grip on surfaces. I've used them in the rain as well and stability and grip is unaffected. Standing for longish periods with these crutches is fine, as your arms take the weight, not your hands.Walking with them can either be partial bearing, or non weight bearing on one leg. You will, of course, move faster, if you non weight bear, as you will propel yourself further distance with each stroke.As with all steps, you should exercise caution. But these crutches are excellent on steps, as your arms do most of the work.Strength wise, I've not had any issues with these crutches and I find them robust. I weigh 85kgs. The maximum weight permitted is 100kgs on each crutch.In terms of storage, these crutches take up more space than the NHS ones and so, some thought needs to go into where to stow them in different situations. I find in cafés / restaurants, the floor, under seats / tables is best. On buses and trains, I hold them at 45 degrees.Are they worth the money? Categorically yes. They're a God send, compared to NHS issue ones. You'll also find greater stability on public transport too.

Having had to use crutches for years on and off, I was not looking forward to going back to my NHS elbow crutches with my current downturn in health. I decided to invest in these KMINA crutches instead and the difference they have made is truly lifechanging. I no longer feel pain in my back, hands and wrists from using crutches as the weight is taken by my forearms and I am able to walk upright. Thank you so much for developing these great walking aids. They make all the difference to me.

First of the quality of the product is exceptional. Sadly, I had to return it. My husband suffers from involuntary tremors and has therefore a very weak grip. The plastic flap which should keep the crutch in place unfortunately doesn't work very well if your arms are a bit bigger or you're wearing a thick coat. Because hubby has such a weak grip his arm kept sliding out and he felt very unsafe and unsteady. I tried it out myself and I really had to hold it very firmly so my arm wouldn't slide out. Otherwise it was comfortable. But it really needs at least one velcro strap that holds the arm in place. I hope that in the near future we will find a walking aid that will work for my husband.

Perfect for hybermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome. Very supportive and sturdy but I feel like you do need a bit of upper body strength. Really nice design and finish. Very easy to put together and to customise height of crutch easily.I feel very stable using them so anyone with HEDs go for it.

Very stable and comfortable. Did not stay on my forearms which made it very difficult to walk with them.

Had these for about a week now .A bit fiddly to put together but got there in the end ,( getting the length of arm just right ) picked up fairly quickly how to use properly ! Have been on crutches for over 18months now and these are so comfy has already taken the pain out of my wrists when I walk and is better for my posture .A bit on the dearer side than I would of liked some hopefully they last for as long as I need them ...So have had this for a few weeks and it has snapped today the arm rest part into 4 pieces when I fell over ...😭😭😭

As described, great product.

Very sturdy and takes the weight off shoulder, very well made but heavy and a nuisance when out as very big item to lean against chair, has been nicknamed metal detector, but it's a really helpful aid!