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The forearm crutches or the elbow crutches usually consists of the handle and the upper wraps the forearm. These sections can help with your commute. If you are prescribed crutches, you should follow your doctor's advice on how to use it. You may need to adjust the height of the crutch to match it to feel most comfortable. Although the way to adjust the forearm crutches is relatively simple, you must remember to keep the height of the crutches after adjusting so you don't have any unfortunate risks.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Adjust the height of the crutches

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   Check the height of the handle. The first thing to do when adjusting the crutch is to check if the handle is suitable for your height. You need to stand up straight, relax your shoulders, release your hands on both sides, then ask someone to help you balance if necessary, put your crutches aside and see where the handle is in relation to hand. The handle is considered properly positioned when leveling with the wrist.
   • Remember that you have to let your hands go down as far as possible.
   • You need to adjust the position if the handle is not level with the wrist.

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   Adjust the height of the handle. After checking, if you find it necessary to adjust the handle, you need to determine the position of the height increases or decreases. You will see a small button or metal button and a series of small holes in the crutch.
   • To adjust the height, simply press the button and decrease the crutch height by pulling down or increase the crutch height by pushing up.
   • If the handle does not budge, the button is not pressed hard enough.

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   Check out the newly adjusted height. If you think that the height of the crutches is correct, you can quickly check the following: Stand normally and hold the handle, imagining as using crutches to move. Take a close look at the elbow. The elbows should be bent at an angle of between 15 and 30 degrees.
   • You can look in the mirror or have someone else adjust the angle of your elbow if you can't see for yourself.
   • Make sure that both crutches are at the same height.

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   Fix the crutches to the required height. Once you've adjusted the height of the crutch, you need to keep it steady so that it doesn't move. The first thing to do is to make sure that the button is in the correct position, so sure it does not move up or down.
   • After the test, you can pull out the crutch to see all the crutches.
   • This is called a crutch and you can remove it just like screwing a screw or bottle cap.
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Method 2 of 2: Adjust the top of the crutches

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   Check the position of the top head. After adjusting the height of the crutch, you can adjust the upper head as needed. The top part looks like a plastic bracelet. You will lean in here if you use crutches. When the crutches and stands up, the crutches will usually wrap around the forearm just below the elbow.
   • The crutch head is 3 to 5 cm from the bend of the elbow. Better yet, that part doesn't make elbow flexing difficult.

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   Adjust the top of the crutch. If your upper head is in the wrong position, you will need to make a little adjustment to make using the crutch easier and safer. The way of adjusting the top end is similar to adjusting the height of the handle. You need to see where the top button is located. This is usually located behind the top end attached to the crutch.
   • Press the button and move the part down or up according to your needs.
   • You will find that the top moves up or down along the crutches.
   • If the top part looks like a horseshoe, the opening should be rotated forward in your direction.

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   Fix the top head. Once the upper head has been adjusted to the desired height and feels comfortable, you should fix it immediately. First, check if the button is fixed and not easy to press wrong. Next, simply squeeze the part that is in contact with the ground. You should also check the degree of fixation of that part after adjusting the height.
   • When using the forearm crutches, you can increase or decrease the width of the upper head to fit the forearm. Ideally, you can be both stationary and able to move your hands freely.
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Advice

• Check if the rubber seal is worn or torn. If the seal is damaged, you will need to replace or repair it. Since the end of the elbow crutches provides stable mobility, it could cause you to slip if it is torn or damaged.
• A doctor or physiotherapist will be the one to assist you in adjusting your forearms and show how to use them.
• Use a mild detergent to clean crutches.

Warning

• Make sure that the button of the elbow crutch is in place. If not, you may slip while using it and have an unfortunate accident.
• The upper head is not designed to support the weight of the body but is designed to increase stability when using the elbow crutches.