There are three main types of crutches and most are covered by insurance. The right kind for you will depend on your need for the crutches, upper body strength, and what your doctor or physical ...

A surgery or injury to your foot, leg, or ankle can significantly limit mobility. It becomes difficult to walk or climb stairs, and you might need assistance from others. Since it can take weeks to ...

A snowboarding accident led a group of Purdue University students to create a new kind of hands-free crutch aimed at helping injured people avoid obstacles typically associated with using crutches to ...