The three main types of crutches are axillary, forearm, and platform. The type a person requires will depend on their needs and physical capabilities, as each assists movement in different ways.

After three weeks on crutches due to a sports injury that ended in hip surgery, I suddenly found myself facing everyday challenges that made the walkable city of Boston, unwalkable. I wanted to share ...

Three-Point Gait: When one of your legs can't bear weight, this is the preferred method. Your crutches and the injured leg advance together, then the uninjured leg swings through past the crutches and ...