Without sounding like a withering simp, allow me to assert that by now, I strongly support the idea that a better construction of crutches could have been engineered. Crutches are positively miserable, and anyone who has had to spend a considerable amount of time using them can attest to the truth of their misery.
The last time I was on crutches, it was for three months following a foot reconstruction surgery, and it sucked. It was in the wintertime, and crutches and ice do not pair well whatsoever; I couldn’t even tell you the number of times I almost went sprawling because of my crutches shooting out from underneath me in winter conditions.
Crutches also don’t fare terribly well with water. Depending on the flooring you’re walking upon, if your crutch happens to land in a small pool of water, there is a strong probability you’re going to be propelled into next week as a result of it sliding.
Crutches wreak havoc on your armpits and hands, and even after attempting to soften their handles with towels, they’re still doing ample damage. I usually get a rash in my armpits from the top of them rubbing against my skin. My hand is bruised as well, and I realize I’m doing a whole lot of complaining, but I truly believe a better crutch design could have been formulated by now.
I did find some crutch padding available on Amazon that is intriguing, but I’m sincerely hoping to be off of crutches soon, so I’m holding off. But, I would recommend them for anyone who has to be on these bastards for an extended period of time in hopes of saving their armpits and hands from a whole lot of misery.
If you spot someone on crutches, be nice. Chances are, they’re already having a shittier day than you.
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