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SideStix crutches to revive sporty spirit of the physically challenged

SideStix crutch is one of those products which are developed for the handicap, to make their life easy and smooth. Such products are a great invention, which features internal shock absorbing capacities, to protect the user’s hand or arms from any injury. The arm cuffs come with padding that helps to prevent the chafing. The hand grips are ergonomically designed that offers maximum support. The product is best to use because of number of interchangeable foot types like sand shoe, snow shoe which can support the users weight even on soft surfaces.

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SideStix will give opportunities to those who are on crutches and constrained for life. It is the first shock absorbent sports crutch which has attachable feet for various terrains. SideStix has been designed by Sarah Doherty who is the occupational therapist and kerith perreur Lloyd the structural technologist.

The SideStix ventures have developed the first damper shock absorbent crutches which has attachable tips for terrains from neighborhood streets to the snow covered mountains.

The need:

a. Combined with the traditional arm powered sit ski with the crutch it helps in snowshoeing and climbing hills.

b. SideStix provides with a prototype carbon fiber SideStix assemblies and the tubes to cut down on weight. This will decrease the unavoidable fatigue to arms.

Key feature:

SideStix has an articulating and rotating feet. This means that the foot of crutch remains flat against the ground all through the stride or while gripping to a slanted surface. It is also said that the feature is beneficial to reduce the torque in user’s shoulder joints.

The solution:

The SideStix assortment of outdoor attachments gives crutch users the ability to feel and experience the outdoors like never before. The attachments are designed in the perfect way to provide freedom to the users which can make walking fun for them. The standard tip is included with the complete line up of forearm crutches. It is manufactured by Thomas Fetterman. The tornado tip is the stable one and is given by those who need support while walking.

It has the ergonomic grip which supports the dynamic weight bearing areas of hands. The good damper shock absorbing system reflects the elasticity of ligaments, tendons and fluids located in between the joints. The handle accepts various grips that include standard bicycle grips and crutch grips.

Related trends:

1. ELeg technology:

ELeg Technology

A Berkley company has come up with a battery powered exoskeleton which permits the paraplegics the ability to go out of the wheel chairs and walk on their feet. It works with a battery backpack, crutches and leg braces. As the user moves the right crutch in the forward direction, the mechanism will move the left leg to the forward direction and vice versa.

Exoskeleton:

The use of exoskeleton is helpful in giving the paraplegic robotic legs. They are also helpful in teaching the people on how to walk again. Exoskeletons are artificially intelligent and wearable bionic devices which have been used in military to increase the soldier’s strength in the battlefield.

2. Forearm crutches

Forearm Crutches

The forearm crutches are custom made according to the customer’s specification to enhance the comfort and support for the patient. All these crutches are constructed from the chrome molly steel with the help of a black powder coating and have the weight capacity of 50st/320kg. The durable nylon cuffs can easily be adjusted to any size.

3. Black and colored elbow crutches

Black and Coloured Elbow Crutches

For the people who want to use the crutches for more time, comfort is a great issue for them. Elbow crutches are the most recommended and prescribe crutches as they are comfortable and easy to use and also support mechanism. These crutches can be purchased from any store which is specialized in all the medical supplies. They can also be bought from the hospitals, doctors and various charity aid organizations. For people who are in need of crutches, there are various customizations which are designed perfectly so that you can live comfortably with the elbow crutches.

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