M+D Crutch is trying to revolutionize walking aid by providing you painfree mobility. This crutch design allows you to use your elbows to support your weight instead of your armpits. When we have to deal with restricted mobility, whether it’s a temporary or long term condition, it should be painfree.
This concept crutch has been designed around a simple premise, elbows, not armpits. As you can see below, M+D Crutch features 2 flexible armbands that can hold user’s arm without strapping them down or locking them in. Thanks to curved design and material, user can pull out their forearms easily while hold them in place when using M+D crutches in hands free mode.
Designer : Mobility Designed
The standard foot of this crutch designed to absorb some of shock of each step. Due to special tread and material, the foot offers great flexibility that allows it to conform the ground and grip it to provent slipping. User can easily replace the standard foot with other model that is designed for various terrains and activities. There’s a button on the hand-grip to unlock the handle, allowing user to adjust the length or rotate it away from their hands.
I think, that this concept is not stable – vertical position is easy to bend for left or right from vertical position (connection between body and crutches). This position, are controlled only by 10cm arm in hand. Normally crutches are controlled by 50cm forearm, linear with vertical position.
Proud of you two, Max! I think you’ll recognize the name ut, if not, this Ian and Nik’s dad at 5910 Oak. I hope all is well. Say “Hey!” to your mom and dad for us!
I recall when you two put your concept out there for the first time. BRILLIANT DESIGN! You thought of everything. I particularly think it is impressive that you thought to camber (or campher??) the traction pads.
Really, I cannot imaging sticking with the old school pain in the butt designs.