Tall - in-Motion Pro Underarm Crutch

I have been using these crutches for almost 10 years now and love them. My armpits are never sore like with standard crutches. My wrists haven't had any trouble, which i attribute to the ergonomic handles and shock absorbing legs. For reference, I am a large woman in my 50s and a life-long partial paraplegic. I hang things off the handles on my "good" side all the time (sometimes way too many bags of groceries just to avoid needing the second trip). The hook top style let's me hang then on the wall, lean against the wall without them sliding away, and I can usually hang them under from a table top so as to not trip people in a restaurant (this requires some creativity to figure out. I'll try to remember to come back and add a photo. Maintenance - I usually glue in the rubber stoppers at the top. I use these as a grabber while on the go, and occasionally the stopper will catch on something while I am misusing them in this way and get lost. I "rotate the tires" every month or two if a squeak starts to appear, just doing a 180 on the same post or swapping the posts between the left and right side. In my imagination i think this helps get more life out of them, but eventually a more permanent squeak will develop after about a year, which I think is awesome since I use them everyday all day. I will also spin the rubber tips at the bottom if they start to wear unevenly. I upgrade to add tornado tips if I'm traveling to a snowy area. I did briefly have a problem several years ago with the quality of the crutch tips being too plasticky and not gripping well, but that material problem seems to have gone away. The tips that come with these crutches actually work very well and last at least 2-3months. I also had a bad set of lower legs that started squeaking almost within days out of the box. MM send me replacement legs and those worked great. I vaguely sense that they have improved the design of the shock absorbing legs. They seem to last much longer in recent years than my first pairs. They have also improved the construction of the handle integration at some.point so the hand grips don't slowly rotate around and dont require adjustment anymore. The foldability feature is very helpful for travel on airplanes. More times than not, the flight crew will store them unfolded in the overhead bin after luggage is put up there. They also stor unfolded in the coat closet on the plane. I only end up folding them if needed to get them into the bins. I don't love the push button release for folding them, and there's a little stopper bushing that sometimes comes out making it tricky sometimes to unfold it back after stowing. This is why I don't folding them very often unless I really need to do it. The bushings on the posts and hand grips wear over time and give the impression that things are getting loose, but they still just fine. I treat myself to a new pair about once a year, mostly so they are less clanky or squeaky than the worn out ones. I used to get the colored version. I have some old blue ones and one set of red. I'm pretty happy with the charcoal at this point in my life for professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to paint them or put stickers on them if you need to express yourself. I agree that they are heavier than other crutches, but this doesn't bother me. My arms are very strong (i.e. I use crutches full time and long term.) Overall, I love these. They have been great for my quality of life.

Updated: I called customer service and explained the issue. No proof or return hassle needed, they immediately shipped a new pair. The person on the phone even grabbed a pair of crutches so I could walk them through my issue and asked me to text pics of the old one to send to the engineering department. I think I had a random novel defect in the knobs they hadn’t seen which frustrated me, but they took it very seriously and acted immediately. They genuinely get that selling crutches means likely dealing with customers in some degree of distress and were beyond gracious even if I was not initially. They also had all my info from Amazon so the process was smooth. This is a US based company with real people extremely familiar with product answering the phone. Their product is an amazing upgrade over traditional crutches, and you can be sure they stand behind it. Will update review when get the new pair but buy the brand with confidence. Prior review, will update with new product: Currently non weight bearing on one knee and my traditional crutches were beginning to cause wrist pain. These could be a good alternative for a more ergonomic positioning. Indeed, the springs take some getting used to but do relieve some pressure. I would say they are good for stairs especially in that regard. I can’t evaluate a straight line per below… The big issue here is that the handles are not adjustable. There is a knob to turn that I’ve tried wrenches, rubber grips, etc on and nothing can loosen them. I’ve just scratched them up and hurt my sore wrists more trying to adjust them. Customer service is not available whether I call. Bottom line, if the placement included is a natural fit they might be a good alternative but for me I keep them by my stairs but otherwise pretty much a waste of money because the angle leaves my elbow at 90 degrees.

Been using the standard issue crutches for months. A second leg surgery is pending and I was looking for more sturdy crutches, better under arm support and more grip to surfaces. These crutches fit the bill. My only gripe is with the handles. They are hand specific and not comfortable. I’d rather an ambidextrous handle. One crunching up stairs, with a rail, means you turn the crutch around and there is no way to grip properly. Crutches are too bulky to double crutch like standard issue crutches. But the spring assist on stairs, up and down is brilliant.

I broke my fibula on April 1… I’m aware of the irony, and quickly realized that standard crutches are not all created equal. After trying a basic pair, I decided to purchase the in-Motion Pro Crutches along with the matching crutch pads, and I’m really glad I did. The first thing I noticed was the weight. These are lightweight enough that I don’t feel like I’m dragging them around, but they still feel sturdy and supportive when I’m using them. They don’t have that flimsy feel that some cheaper crutches do. The foldable design is also a huge plus. Being able to fold them down makes them much easier to put in the car, store next to a chair, or take along when I’m going somewhere. That added versatility has made a real difference during recovery. The crutches arrived in excellent condition and were packaged well. Everything adjusted smoothly, and the locking mechanisms felt secure once set to my height. I also appreciate the ergonomic handles. Traditional crutch grips can be rough on the hands and wrists, especially when you’re using them all day. These handles feel more natural and supportive. Adding the crutch pads made them even more comfortable, especially under the arms and during longer periods of use. As far as performance, the spring assist feature is helpful. It gives the crutches a smoother feel when moving and seems to reduce some of the jarring impact compared to basic crutches. I still have to be careful, of course, but these feel stable and easier to manage on different surfaces around the house and while getting in and out of the car. They are also very easy to use. Adjusting the height was straightforward, folding and unfolding them doesn’t take much effort, and the overall design feels practical for daily use. I’ve used them around the house, for appointments, and while running short errands, and they’ve held up well. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase. Recovering from a broken fibula is frustrating enough, and having crutches that are comfortable, lightweight, foldable, and reliable has made the process a little easier. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who needs crutches and wants something more comfortable and portable than the standard hospital-style pair.

The arm design is far superior to traditional crutches for both comfort and stability. What is not desirable are the spring loaded tips. While they help reduce stressful forces when walking straight even ground, they seem unsteady on stairs.

These crutches are great. Very easy to use and stay in place under your arm better than old style crutches. Springs in legs help with shock absorption when walking. The handles are at a correct angle for walking. Excellent tips on legs make secure contact with floor and ground when walking. Very stable. If you need under arm crutches for long term use I recommend these. They cost less than carbon fiber but provide the best support I have had when walking. I wish the handles had magnets like their forearm crutches, it would make it easier to store them when not in use for example when at a restaurant or eating at home. Even so they store much more easily than the old style underarm crutches. One really nice feature is the handle can be adjusted to better fit your arm and grip. Highly recommend.

I was originally going to give 5 stars, but held off a while. I'm glad I did. The crutches could use a couple of tweaks. The hand grips are comfortable but very hard. A softer grip would provide better relief for arthritic hands and wrists. The padding on the upper portion is rough where it curves underneath. This causes discomfort but I've used soft socks, held on with ribbon, to fix that issue. Initially they were very quiet. Now, after a few months of daily use, they have a very loud squawking coming from the springs. Both of them. Nothing quiets it at all. No silicone spray or lubricant works. Lastly, the paint is very thin. A slight brush against something rough leaves a bare spot. I previously used the Don-Joy version of these crutches. I loved them. I decided on a new pair as the old ones were needing lubricant more frequently. I think it's time they come back out of the closet and these go in. Sadly disappointed.

I purchased these prior to my ACL surgery because 1) I could barely walk after the injury and 2) I wanted to get comfortable using them BEFORE I had to rely on them completely to get around after surgery. When looking for crutches I had no idea what to expect as I have only ever sprained my ankles before, and I hated the hospital crutches so much I refused to use them every single time! Let's be honest, no one likes to use crutches and there is a learning curve when not being able to rely on your own two legs when walking...w/ crutches it's like you have four legs with one being broken and just getting in the way. AND you have to use both your arms for support to make your legs and the crutches move without falling over. Seems simple, but for me it was a challenge. Initially, I was still hating crutches and couldn't find a rhythm to using them but I got semi-comfortable to walking w/ them prior to surgery. The top is padded, so they are comfortable under your arms. When using them, I do not put much weight on them from under my arms...I straighten my arms and use more of the palm of my hand to transfer my weight onto them so I can walk. With regular crutches I tend to want to hold the hand bar with a tight grip. I tried to grip these (fingers going around the entire handle) and it felt awkward...when I started using the palm of my hand to push down...I realized how the ergonomic handle supported my hand and wrist while walking. (I attached some pictures to show what I mean...hope they help. Excuse my dog who would not get out of the picture, he knows I'm broken and stays close by my side). The spring in them also took a minute to figure out...once I did, they really soften the impact to your hands/arms and you don't get tired out as quickly. It makes the transition of moving forward very fluid and not a harsh stop and go. These are lightweight but do not slip out from me while walking. I am starting to bear some weight on my injured leg and have found the spring assist has helped me control how much weight I put on my leg. They are easy to put together and quick and easy to adjust. I think I have finally found the perfect height for me. I actually stopped in the hospital parking lot before a post-op appointment and made them a little taller because the nurse in pre-op kept jacking with them to make them the same height as a "regular one". The problem was, when I pushed down on them, they were then too short and I was bending my back forward which was throwing off my balance and hurting my back. She actually tried to move the handles as well and I was like please stop touching them lol These are definitely an upgrade from hospital crutches and it took me a little bit to get comfortable using them, but again, I hate crutches and didn't really have any true experience with using them. If you get them and it feels awkward to walk with them, you probably just need to tweak a few things with either how you are using them or adjusting them to find your perfect fit! Hope this helps anyone else trying to figure out how they are going to survive mastering the art of walking with crutches 😉