Best mobility aids & equipement according to redditors

OP, if you can create an account and add this:

https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Reflective/dp/B002VWK0HI/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496038985&sr=8-2&keywords=white+cane

to your wishlist, we can do this, and without your personal info or address being shared.

Sounds like you might need one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00I45JJQO

They have some probably not as good quality cane (but better than nothing at this point) for 13 on amazon if you can somehow get on there. Since she keeps breaking your canes I wouldn't get anything expensive if you can tolerate a cheaper cane. If you have a student email, you can get prime for free for 6 months and get it shipped to an amazon locker (usually at a local gas station) in 1-2 days for free. I'm so sorry for what you are going through, that is awful. I also found this site for a free white cane that might be worth a try that allows you to request one every six months.

Remember when you were a little kid and TV shows from the 50's seemed really old-timey to you? You were born 33 years after 1950.

Little kids today are exactly as removed from the 80's as you were from the 50's. Your birth decade is old timey and ancient to them.

Oh, and PS. Most incoming college freshman report that they don't have first hand memory of 9/11. They were 3.

I recommend this model so that you don't have to put the tennis balls on the front.

desperate times call for desperate measures

It's a tool to help people get out of their car.

Put the metal spike in the hook for the door latch in the door frame and now they have a handle they can use to support their weight.

Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Able-Life-Auto-Assist-Grab/dp/B00I45JJQO

Directions unclear. Where do I put my penis?

The Bullock Museum has some interesting exhibits right now. For the exhibits I have seen, they have seating throughout the exhibit so that you can walk a bit then sit and rest. Also most museums are wheelchair accessible and have loaner wheelchairs. Your mom may not be at the point where she can mentally admit she needs a wheelchair.

There are several walking canes with an incorporated seat available on Amazon. I think this one is the least "old-lady" looking. The security of knowing she would have a seat readily available when she needed it might allow her to try to some things that she is not entirely sure about.

Austin has several ADA compliant nature/hiking trails. If they enjoy nature, Google ADA compliant trails + the name of the city and you will turn up options all along their route.

Check the calendar at Central Market. They usually have live music on the patio on the weekends. The music is free. Food and drinks from the cafe are reasonable.

Ouch, he's going to need one of these at the very least.

Let me tell you about the pegleg crutch. It was $150 on Amazon and after my achilles tendon surgery, it was AMAZING! I love this thing with all my heart. I swear this is not an ad, I just really, really loved this crutch.

https://www.amazon.com/iWALK-HFC20001BK-iWALK2-0-Hands-Crutch/dp/B00092RB06

Not OP but i found it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQQ2RQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_GSPZDbQY3B7QE

If you're out for a while, this is what you need.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00092RB06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6-SByb5BRZ46E

I severed my Achilles in October and used crutches for a few weeks. This is miles better than anything else. Complete use of your hands is amazing. I've fitted mine with some more padding on the knee but everything else works great. I'm in a boot now, but I still keep this around as its handy for around the house.

Here you go

The others are correct, is a car cane. The more popular ones also have a built-in seatbelt cutter.

I can neither confirm nor deny that a scooter parking lot exists within the security area just inside the metro entrance. These bad boys are also seen at least once or twice daily.

Using a throwaway for this. I work in the festival industry and have fibromyalgia along with other non-visible chronic illnesses.

Festivals are challenging for us for a number of reasons:

• not many places to rest, being on your feet for long days
  
• long lines for bathroom facilities that are usually also gross
  
• schedule is usually packed, sense of FOMO if you arrive late/leave early. Hard to find friends that are on the same wavelength.
  
• food that leads to tummy trouble and other naughty drinks/substances!
  
  Despite that, I still attend several a year and obviously work many too. Here are my tips:
  
  
• bring a flipstick or portable seat. Huge crowds aren't very sympathetic to those who need personal space unless there is a visible marker of disability.
  
• try to walk around the site before it gets crowded. I know this is more physical activity which might make you tired... but it can also reveal shortcuts, quiet spaces, less used washrooms, and other places you will gratefully use over the next few days.
  
• If there's an accessibility tent, introduce yourself and ask for tips. You don't have to disclose your actual disability but you can ask questions like, "In your opinion, where should I go if I need to sit in a quiet place? Is there a seating area near each stage? What should I do if I'm having a medical issue?"
  
• ask a festival staffer, security guard, volunteer, medic, or anyone with a radio for help if you need it. Don't be shy. It is their job to ensure public safety and even if the first person can't help directly, they are responsible for finding you someone who can.
  
• don't get trapped in the crowd, accept that being on the outskirts will help you leave if needed and also have fewer instances for people to thoughtlessly shove or step on you. The pit is a high-contact zone and not safe for us. I see older people, families with children, etc make this mistake all the time and it is frustrating for all involved.
  
• rent a locker. Cannot stress this enough. You can have comforts like toilet paper, sunscreen, raincoat, phone charger etc. nearby without having to trek all the way back to the campsite. Keep your bag light with just the essentials - earplugs, bandaids, phone, cash, etc.
  
• bring AND WEAR earplugs. This has made a huge difference for me. It not only eliminates headaches from the PA system but reduces the level of insanity when people are bouncing around and screaming.
  
• don't drink alcohol, it will also hit you like a ton of bricks after a day of being active and likely low water consumption. This also goes for drugs that you have not been prescribed.
  
• pay close attention to security rules regarding prescription drugs, liquids, etc, and follow them to the rule. I almost had my painkillers confiscated once which would have made for an awful day. Bring copies of prescriptions, be honest, etc.
  
• if you're going with a group, you kind of have to also be comfortable with being independent. Groups are fickle and there will be a lot of changing plans, hurt feelings, drama, etc. If you're wiped out, just say you need a break and plan to meet up with them later. Don't get stressed or freak out at not being able to please everyone. Obviously if you have a friend who can travel with you it's safer and better, keep in mind that doesn't always happen especially if people are intoxicated.
  
• keep your phone charged in case you have to break with the group or need assistance. Don't waste phone battery on social media.
  
• Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize. I've regretted showing up too early in the day because I was exhausted by the time the headlining act came onstage. Check out the lineup before you get to the festival and pick your must-sees. Plan to leave a little bit early before the huge rush. Factor in travel time between stages! If you miss part of a set or a couple of acts, so what, you're doing the best you can. There is literally no act in the world that is worth trashing your health for.
  
• festival food is soooo tempting but it can end you. Keep meals light and snacks healthy - try to eat as normally as you would at home with more protein and fats to make up for being active all day.
  
• recovery days! Plan to be a zombie for a day or two afterward, if you can take time off work do it, if not, take it easy in other ways.
  
  I hope this helps! Ultimately, I want you to feel like you are in control, not your disease. It's tougher for us than others but it can be possible to enjoy festival life despite fibro. Take care!
  
  

This is awesome for when you need real crutches. However, for a sprained ankle, check this out: https://www.amazon.com/iWALK2-0-Hands-Free-Knee-Crutch/dp/B00092RB06

I saw a guy wearing one of these walking down the street, just booking it. it keeps both your hands free.

They're amazing if they work for you (so not for knee stuff, just for foot stuff).

Yo! It's been a ride this past week. I posted a while ago that I had a stress fracture in my foot from running. Well I went back to the doctor cause it still hurt and I was not ready for them to say "Well, if it hasn't healed yet you really shouldn't be on it. You need to be on crutches for two weeks. Then in a boot for two more". So. I live alone in an old house with stairs so crutches or a scooter are not great options. In the end, I got this thing that's basically a modern pegleg called the iWalk 2.0- I'd never seen anything like it before. It's hands free and can do stairs, so I can do most things, but obviously not as much as I want!

I manage to do maybe 4000 steps a day on the iWalk and can't really do much else for exercise without putting weight on my foot, so while I want to feel bad for myself and eat everything - I need to be super careful about what I eat cause I have no buffer! If you have super easy, low cal meals that require almost no dishes and no prep hit me up!

One more week on me pegleg, Mateys! Have a great one!

Show up to the next function with her carrying one of these: http://amzn.com/B0000533DY

I live in the US! I use amazon for a lot of my needs, and really love these! They're a little pricy, but they last forever and have great customer service. I've gotten free rubber tips like 4 times now!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LGZ43E2/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_121_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DFS25BCJCAH52PE98FJG&dpPl=1&dpID=81KwBVUy1%2BL

You can get an adjustable cane like this, I would also suggest getting one of these with it.
You could look into your local YMCA for a pool or gym.
If he has insurance he may be able to get doctor ordered physical therapy.
My father (who also has back issues) used to put a sheet of plywood in between his mattress and box springs to give him more support. ymmv.

get a duffel bag that you can use as a backpack.

Get one of those kneeling hands free crutch things for walking and going up and down the stairs. They are so neat I almost want to break an ankle!

https://www.amazon.com/iWALK2-0-Hands-Free-Knee-Crutch/dp/B00092RB06

#1, get the ADA seating; you'll surely have a good view and no one bumping you. #2, I saw a guy at the Gorge this summer with one of these, and he said it made the whole Gorge experience possible; using a scooter was impossible out there. https://www.amazon.com/iWALK2-0-Hands-Free-Knee-Crutch/dp/B00092RB06

I'm pretty sure I've seen her wondering around the park with one of those leg scooter things.
Like this: https://www.amazon.com/KneeRover-Steerable-Scooter-Crutches-Alternative/dp/B006G0M77C

My guess is she's still there, just on the 60-day DL.

Amazon has this one and this

https://www.amazon.com/KneeRover-Steerable-Knee-Scooter-Green/dp/B006G0M77C

BQ Favorite vacation was in 2010 when I took the kiddo to the Riviera Maya area of Mexico and we had a blast together. Or, maybe when I backpacked in the Rocky Mountains in my 20's.

Yesterday I was really good - kept my foot elevated, took short breaks from the lying on the couch to do stuff. I have one of these that I'm borrowing from a friend. It's made life way easier. I can cook food and do dishes and I'm not completely dependent on someone else for everything! (I still can't drive. Stupid stick shift car.) Oh, and I had a lovely little dinner/fun take my mind of things evening with B before he had to play softball.

Today

• Work from home. I've already discovered that sitting at the desk must include propping my leg up on top of my desk. We'll see how this goes. I've got stuff I need to get done, though.
  
• Exercise - do my z-health drills. Figure out how to do some more upper body stuff today.
  
• Life - continue to behave. Don't try to walk on the damn foot (I tried yesterday. No go. I tested just a little bit of weight this morning. Still no.) Take breaks from sitting. Figure out how to pad the back of my knee so that knee crutch stops killing me there.

I had a similar problem for years and haven't had a bad hemorrhoid in about 2 years. Even when it does happen (rarely and I bottom like 5x a week for hours at a time. life is good.) following this advice they go away much quicker than the month+ it used to take and with minimal discomfort.

-First buy one of these this one linked will last indefinitely as opposed to some other brands. This will allow you to sit without aggravating it. You should also avoid sitting for a half hour after eating meals. Laying down flat on your back or walking around is the best position to be in to heal a hemorrhoid once its already there, but if you must sit (driving, reddit, etc.) do it on an inflatable donut.

-This is the big one: no creams or medications do anything to help, dont even try, they will probably just make it worse and at best be very uncomfortable. What helps then? submerge your lower half in water tub/pool/hottub/lake doesnt matter but this was my panacea in hemorrhoid treatment and it works wonders. Most doctors wont tell you about it because they like money and giving expensive painful surgeries and having you come in for regular visits (i.e $$$$). Save your time, ass, and money and get in a tub. This also works as a preventative measure, get in a tub or pool right after sex (and a quick rinse at least) for 10min or so and no more hemorrhoids.

Besides that, avoid straining on the toilet or sitting for too long, no texting while pooping. Do not wipe too much or too hard, once is enough and then go take a shower and rinse (A dip in the tub helps here too if you have the time). If your problem stems from difficult times pooping, Psyllium. A big spoonful before breakfast and dinner works wonders.

Your post struck a chord with me as I had a very hard time with this and spent too much time with an out-of-order ass and a sad boyfriend. The submerging in water came from internet research and I did not expect it to work (figured that if it were that easy why wouldnt a doctor have told me by then?) but it was the turn around for me as I had already been doing all the other stuff for months at that point. Doctors just want you to keep coming back so they can collect from the insurance companies (what happened to helping people IDK) and may even perform a procedure which you do not want trust me.

tl;dr- op, seriously just read it. submerge in water, dont wipe too much, dont sit too much

edit: Also I use an enema like 99% of the time before sex out of necessity and still do not get hemorrhoids following this advice.

I got these off of amazon crutches

There are handles that are designed to hook on to the door latch to be used as the handle.

https://www.amazon.com/Able-Life-Auto-Assist-Grab/dp/B00I45JJQO

Get you a https://www.amazon.com/Coolrunner-HONKER-300-Horn-Silver/dp/B01N6IG3J0 to let people know when you are comming and a https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Reflective/dp/B002VWK0HI and dark glasses for when you roll over someone who can't walk anywhere besides 2 inches in front of the scooter causing you to crush their ankles.... Who can be mad a a blind pregnant woman :P

I'd echo what mt_sage said above, I think a cane/stool would be the least obtrusive way to carry what you are looking for around and could be considered a mobility aid in terms of luggage.

https://www.amazon.ca/iWALK2-0-Hands-Free-Knee-Crutch/dp/B00092RB06/ref=asc_df_B00092RB06/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292950082213&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15463579542744911318&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001082&hvtargid=pla-406644562735&psc=1

https://www.instructables.com/id/Peg-Leg-from-Old-Crutches/

Perhaps look into something like this: https://www.amazon.com/KneeRover-Steerable-Scooter-Crutches-Alternative/dp/B006G0M77C?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

Or just to practice with the crutches. Most people aren't going to be good with them immediately.

I actually fractured my left fifth metatarsal as well playing volleyball at work about a year and a half ago. Not sure how yours looks but all the skin on my foot transformed into a huge bruise. Was in an air boot for 2 weeks, surgery to put a 2 inch titanium screw into place because my bone was off center, then 2 weeks of the surgical gauze, 4 weeks of a hard cast, then 6 weeks of an aircast. Shit sucks. I recommend getting a knee scooter. You can rent them from medical supply places as well. Much better than crutches in my opinion.

I broke my leg in 2014, and it definitely changed my attitude about my body and mobility. Unfortunately I didn't clue in to calorie counting until I was back on my feet, so I really piled on the pounds while my leg was healing. You are fortunate, you already know about MFP so you make great progress on weight loss during this time.

Getting one of these really helped me be functional: http://www.amazon.com/Roscoe-Scooter-Basket-Burgundy-ROS-KSBG/dp/B00MECBY20/

> Wife breaks her foot at the gym!

Oh man, I feel so bad for her. I broke my foot and leg last month and it's been a goddamned nightmare.

Consider getting a knee scooter, they're light years better than the no doubt shitty crutches she'll get. Just watch out for hills.

EDIT: If you have an HD/HP and/or an HSA, this is a medical device and you can spend HSA funds on it.

There's always something like this (Amazon came up first; I neither recommend nor don't recommend them): http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Chair-The-Stadium-Company/dp/B0026RSREQ

I don't have a knee scooter (sold it already), but I do have an iWalk 2.0

I found it way more useful than a knee scooter, especially for doing stuff around the house or being in small spaces.

I'm in town this week if you're interested.

Thank you. Yes I did. It was a soft rubber tip, and would break off. You can go to Walgreens, Target, Walmart, or wherever and buy new ones. They're super cheap.

Medline MDS805161 Aluminum... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00083DFOW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Also, and I've never been to the place Axxesss is going to be (I'm like, super annoyed at how it's going to be a fucking trip to even get there) so I don't know if you can bring this in, but perhaps you should see if there's a place in NYC that you can buy or rent (since you' probably can't take it on the plane. Unless you buy one in the UK?)

https://newatlas.com/lex-folding-wearable-chair/56211/ - this one is sexy and weird

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Walking-Chair-Stadium-Company/dp/B0026RSREQ - this is a tripod

https://www.amazon.com/Flexzion-Directors-Professional-Foldable-Furniture/dp/B016UH2SQ0/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1530203201&sr=8-15&keywords=portable+tall+stools - high-end but this is the kind that I really mean and can't figure out what to google to show you a photo of things I've seen at baseball games here

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00092RB06/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542286211&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=iwalk&psc=1&smid=A16VRQ4X5LV1CM

I don’t know if you have the spare cash for this but one of my friends was in a similar situation and used this. She swears by it as it is much easier to maneuver than the knee scooters!

Carry your seat with you, links below.

• Camp chair
  
• Lightweight camp chair
  
  If it is a groomed trail then you may be able to take a rollator with you. It helps with both walking and sitting. You can even get taller ones that let you walk fully upright.

They have cheap walkers for old folks you can get at walmart, or a lot of pharmacies; they work pretty well for dips. Something like this: amazon - walker but without the wheels

This is what's in the purchasing record for the last couple they bought. Reviews on it suggest that it fits in the APC 550s.

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-550VA-Replacement-Battery/dp/B001NIFI28/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473712329&sr=8-2&keywords=APCRBC110

Nothing can mend your anus after that. Just get one of these with a towel underneath so you don't ruin the couch. And damn those all look good, I wish I could've gotten in on the Aug trade but I just dont have the funds or sticks to compete with anything close to this so I bowed out until I do.

I wonder if cheap UPS batteries would work for you. They usually aren't very heavy (relatively) and typically hold enough charge to power a computer for about 30 minutes, so 40W should be enough.

What about 2 of these in parallel?

You don't need to send the APC ones in. You just take out the battery, recycle it (lol), and put the new one that you ordered from APC in (or amazon... like here: https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-550VA-Replacement-Battery/dp/B001NIFI28)

Source: Worked as a linux server admin for a couple years and had to replace a ton of them.

This one says it is rated for 350lbs

Drive Medical Deluxe Folding Blind Cane, Reflective Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VWK0HI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_AOKKub0ZN5VN4

Took me 20 seconds. Not exaggerating.

This could be of some help possibly.

http://www.amazon.com/Able-Life-Vehicle-Standing-Compartment/dp/B00I45JJQO

You can get one for not too much on Amazon.

http://smile.amazon.com/Deluxe-Button-Folding-Walker-Wheels/dp/B001HOM4U2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451996876&sr=8-3&keywords=walker

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HOM4U2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aHilDbJJ2RMYC

Or you can get one second hand for super cheap.

You look like you could use one of these, it must be painful riding EA dick all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/Carex-Inflatable-Discomfort-Hemorrhoids-Tailbone/dp/B0000533DY

Can she use the forearm crutches or do you need the under arm kind. I have a pair of forearm crutches I can lend you. We are in upstate Manhattan so an easy subway ride.

Drive Medical Deluxe Folding Blind Cane, Reflective Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VWK0HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t-Q2Ab61HH3N6

I had an episiotomy. This donut cushion is a butt saver. A bike pump (with the needle air insert) isn't necessary but I recommend it anyway since blowing on metal is kinda gross.

You're likely going to be in a quite a bit of pain after your surgery. You really are going to need a lot of care in the first week post-surgery. I went through this recently with my SO. He broke his ankle in 2 places and had to have surgery to put in a plate and 6 or 8 screws. He was not able to really even move the first few days as he was in so much pain, and it took about a week for him to at least be somewhat comfortable again. I don't want to make you nervous, but I just want to tell you what you could be facing.

See if there is any way possible to have someone in your family or even a close friend come and be with you during this time. Your boyfriend is already feeling overwhelmed now, and it is going to get worse before it gets better. Even if you could rotate people after a day or two, to give your boyfriend a bit of a break, that would probably help. I did it without question for my SO, but we've been together for 13 years and I wouldn't have it any other way. If you and your boyfriend have not been together too long, this could definitely put some strain on your relationship.

After that initial period of pain, however, you should be able to start moving around again. I suggest getting: http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-790-Steerable-Walker/dp/B003VMAKVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414551922&sr=8-1&keywords=medical+scooter

or: http://www.amazon.com/iWALK-2-0-Hands-Free-Crutch/dp/B00092RB06/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414551964&sr=8-1&keywords=iwalk+free

**EDIT: If you have the type of injury that would allow for either of these devices. If not, I would definitely look for devices that would accommodate your injury. Being somewhat mobile is the key to your (even limited) independence and crutches are just a pain.

You can probably rent one of the scooters from your surgeon's office, but we found out the hard way that it was cheaper to buy one on Amazon and then resell it when you are finished with it. People told us that the iWalk crutch worked out well for them, too. By the fourth or fifth week post surgery, we were in Vegas with my SO scooting around all over the place. The scooter is a drunk person magnet, FYI. Ha ha

I hope you have a speedy recovery!

My brother in law went across the country for his bachelor party. He went with his brothers, best friends and his dad (his dad went to keep him out of trouble....)

After a night of going out, the went back to the hotel when my future brother in law had the genius idea to walk to a gas station looking for dip. He decided to take a short cut by going through some yards and jumping the fence. As he put it, he went up like Tarzan and down like Humpty Dumpty.

He shattered his ankle, broke his phone, and had to hobble to the street where a stranger drove him to the hospital. He had to have surgery and screws put into his ankle/foot.

For his wedding, he used a knee crutch. He looked like a pirate. My bridezilla of a sister surprised us all by not freaking out, despite the fact they had spent months on private dance lessons and had an adventurous honeymoon planned.

The bachelor party story was epically hilarious. It just added to it that they had wedding crashers in sports attire come to a black tie wedding. Then the bride and groom overslept the next day and missed their flight for their honeymoon. They lost a day on the island as a result. The whole thing was like a movie.

Incredible technology. Nice link!

What is the thing at the far left of the picture? An advanced autonomous rollator?

https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Rollator-Removable-Support/dp/B005S1CHKC

You mean like an IWALK? https://www.amazon.com/iWALK2-0-Hands-Free-Knee-Crutch/dp/B00092RB06

Right leg ACL. Was driving stick after 3 weeks. Most of the delay was the car, a Subaru Legacy, which is fairly low. Doc's advice was as soon as I could push the brakes hard enough to lift myself out of the seat with no pain, I could drive again.

Drove my Bronco sooner than than, but that's an automatic and much easier to get into. Probably 1.5-2 weeks for short drives. Same leg strength test.


TBH, best advice is get one of those handles that clips into the door latch. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Able-Life-Auto-Assist-Grab/dp/B00I45JJQO

It was a godsend for me because it made is SO much easier to get in and out the car.

I've recently started working at a museum and I've seen people who cant stand for extended periods of time use this[ cane],
maybe it will help(https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Black/dp/B002VWJYT8/ref=pd_sim_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7PYB35085JTTSWKHVSKX)

Buy or rent a broken foot scooter, they make getting around so much easier (I hate crutches and even with a walking cast it's a pain).

The scooters work great, you can kneel on your broken foot and scoot along. You can also sit and keep your foot elevated when stationary.

Get something like this, you will thank me later.

[This] (https://www.amazon.com/Carex-Soft-Grip-Cane-Black/dp/B001AFCWYQ/ref=sr_1_13_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497673800&sr=1-13&keywords=cane&th=1) is the cane I use.

Redditing at work is AWESOME and if life is kicking your butt, you need this!

They've had something very similar for quite some time.

https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Black/dp/B002VWJYT8

Oh god, me too. While I'm at it I might as well add this and this.

I used to do crutches until discovering this thing: https://www.amazon.com/KneeRover-Economy-Scooter-Steerable-Alternative/dp/B01H0S9AXM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=rolling+crutches&qid=1565028147&s=gateway&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-4

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Freaking life saver. I have to walk a lot at work so crutches were just not a realistic option not to mention the bruised palms and armpits. It's worth the money, get one. Hell, I'm using it right now.

ah finally lol, thanks a lot for that! Yeah now of course I see it both times when they said it's school property. Still, I can't imagine why the parents wouldn't just get their son a walking stick...I found one on Amazon for like 12 bucks ffs...

http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Reflective/dp/B002VWK0HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418930117&sr=8-1&keywords=blind+walking+stick

I deplore the way they punished the kid, but something seems...fishy...about the parents' representation of the situation...plus kinda stupid...I mean for 12$ just buy it...

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Walking-Stick-Antique-Handle/dp/B002VRM2D8

$11.09

http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Reflective/dp/B002VWK0HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418878185&sr=8-1&keywords=blind+cane

Thanks but instead of looking at the surface result again, I think you could've done more research. Here's the item on Amazon. As you can see it's not the highest rated option available which would've helped more. But thanks anyway.

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Ah man that can’t be fun. I’m sorry to hear that. Crutches are such a pain! Have you heard of a hands free knees crutch? iWALK2.0 Hands Free Knee Crutch - Alternative for Crutches and Knee Scooters - by iWALKFree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00092RB06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fBQMDbVS25A4Y It’s definitely something i wish i had known about when i broke my ankle! Good luck with your recovery!

40 with osteoarthritis of the spine here. I had the same apprehensions when thinking of switching from a cane to these (what I refer to as a forearm crutch). In my experience, folks in the US are a little more understanding that you have a condition when using these.

The cuffs do not come off unless I turn my to release them. This frees my hands up to do much more and I don't have to worry about dropping the crutch. My one recommendation is to look for a pair with well cushioned hand grips. I have this pair but would prefer to have this set if I were to purchase again.

That one has a rating of 2 stars. This one is only $22 and is 4 stars.

wtf lol. learn to google. search "cobra head". click shopping. 5th link down. cobra head walking stick.

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Walking-Stick-Antique-Handle/dp/B002VRM2D8