Description
Crutches support patients who need help walking after injury, surgery, or mobility challenges. Hospitals, orthopedic clinics, physiotherapy centres, and home caregivers across Uganda rely on crutches to help patients move safely while protecting injured legs or joints.
At Fern Medical Supplies, we provide strong and dependable crutches designed to support rehabilitation and daily movement for patients across the country.
Many patients in Ugandan hospitals require temporary walking support after medical treatment. Someone recovering from a leg fracture, knee surgery, or ligament injury cannot place full body weight on the affected leg immediately.
Crutches allow the patient to move while reducing pressure on the injured limb. For example, a patient treated for a leg fracture at a hospital in Kampala may receive crutches during discharge so they can move safely while healing continues at home.
Crutches also play an important role during physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Therapists guide patients through walking exercises to rebuild strength and balance after injury or surgery.
Using crutches allows the patient to move gradually without risking another fall or injury. Many Ugandan caregivers often say, “Okutambula mpola mpola kwe kuwona,” meaning gradual movement helps the body recover.
At Fern Medical Supplies, we supply crutches built with lightweight but durable materials that support daily use. These crutches include comfortable underarm supports or hand grips depending on the design.
Adjustable height settings allow healthcare workers to set the correct size for each patient. Most models include non slip rubber tips that provide grip on hospital floors, pavements, or home surfaces.
In Uganda, crutches usually range between UGX 120,000 and UGX 420,000, depending on the material quality and adjustment features.
Crutches help patients walk by transferring part of the body weight from the injured leg to the arms and upper body. The patient holds the crutches under the arms or by the hand grips depending on the type.
When walking, the patient moves the crutches forward slightly and then steps forward using the stronger leg while the crutches support the body.
Healthcare providers adjust the crutch height so the patient maintains proper posture while walking. The hand grips usually align with the patient’s wrist level when standing upright.
This adjustment prevents strain on the shoulders and allows the patient to move comfortably during rehabilitation.
Rubber tips at the bottom of the crutches provide traction and prevent slipping.
This grip allows patients to walk safely on hospital floors, tiled surfaces, or outdoor walkways. During physiotherapy sessions, healthcare workers often teach patients the correct way to use crutches to maintain balance and avoid falls.
Many Ugandan physiotherapists emphasize this training because safe mobility supports faster recovery.
Important Features
• Lightweight but strong frame
Allows patients to move comfortably without carrying heavy support equipment.
• Adjustable height settings
Healthcare workers adjust the crutches to match the patient’s body height.
• Comfortable hand grips
Provides firm support while reducing pressure on the hands during walking.
• Underarm support padding
Protects the patient’s underarms and improves comfort during movement.
• Non slip rubber tips
Provides strong grip on floors and outdoor surfaces to prevent falls.
• Durable aluminium or metal construction
Supports long term use during rehabilitation.
• Supports patient rehabilitation
Allows patients recovering from injuries or surgery to walk safely.
• Easy to transport and store
Lightweight design allows caregivers to carry or store the crutches easily.
• Stable walking support
Helps patients maintain balance during movement.
• Suitable for hospital and home use
Patients continue using crutches safely after hospital discharge.
Support safe patient recovery with reliable mobility aids. Fern Medical Supplies provides durable crutches trusted by hospitals, clinics, and families across Uganda.
Contact our team today through phone or WhatsApp and we will arrange delivery anywhere in Uganda, including Juba, Goma, and nearby regions.
Can I use just one crutch?
Yes, but only if your doctor says you can bear partial weight. Use the single crutch on the side opposite your injury
How can I make them more comfortable?
You can buy padded covers for the handgrips and armpit pads. Keeping your elbows slightly bent (about 15–30 degrees) also helps prevent strain.
What should I do about “crutch hands”?
Using crutches can cause blisters or soreness in your palms. To prevent this, keep a firm but not “death-grip” hold, use padded grips, and try to keep your wrists straight rather than bent while putting weight on them.
How do I avoid slipping?
Always check the rubber tips (ferrules) at the bottom. If they are worn down or have lost their tread, replace them immediately.
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