Gutter Crutch

The Gutter Crutch is a supportive and comfortable mobility aid designed for people who may find it difficult or painful to grip a conventional walking crutch. Particularly suitable for users living with arthritis, reduced hand strength or an impaired grip, this specialist forearm crutch helps provide greater stability while reducing the amount of pressure placed through the hands and wrists.

Unlike a standard crutch that relies heavily on hand grip, the Gutter Crutch features a padded forearm trough that allows weight to be distributed across a much larger area of the arm. This can make walking more comfortable for people with limited grip strength while providing reassuring support during everyday movement.

Designed for Arthritis and Reduced Grip Strength

For people affected by arthritis, joint discomfort or weakness in the hands, using an ordinary crutch can sometimes be uncomfortable. The Gutter Crutch has been specifically designed to provide an alternative form of support by allowing more body weight to be transferred through the forearm.

The supportive gutter-style armrest helps reduce reliance on the hands, making this type of walking aid particularly useful for people who struggle to hold or maintain pressure on a traditional crutch handle.

It may be suitable for users experiencing:

• Arthritis affecting the hands, wrists or fingers
• Reduced or impaired grip strength
• Hand or wrist discomfort
• Weakness in the hands or forearms
• Difficulty using conventional walking crutches
• Reduced mobility requiring additional walking support

Padded Forearm Trough for Greater Comfort

A key feature of this gutter walking crutch is its padded forearm trough. Rather than concentrating pressure through the hand, the trough distributes weight across a broader section of the forearm.

This larger support area helps improve comfort while walking and can provide a more secure and supportive position for users who cannot comfortably rely on their hands alone.

The padded design also helps make the crutch more comfortable during regular day-to-day use, whether moving around the home or walking outside.

Adjustable Telescopic Handle

Every user has slightly different arm proportions and support requirements, so the Gutter Crutch includes an adjustable telescopic handle.

The handle can be positioned to accommodate the individual’s forearm length, helping the user achieve a more comfortable and practical walking position.

Its adjustable design makes it easier to tailor the crutch to the user rather than expecting the user to adapt to a fixed position.

360° Rotating Handle

For additional flexibility, the handle can rotate through 360 degrees before being securely locked into the preferred position.

This allows the orientation of the handle to be adjusted to suit the user’s natural arm and hand position. Once the preferred angle has been found, the handle can be locked securely in place.

The ability to adjust both the length and rotational position of the handle makes this gutter crutch particularly adaptable for users with limited hand movement or specific positioning requirements.

Easy-Clean PU Armrest

The Gutter Crutch is supplied with a PU armrest that combines comfort with practicality.

The surface is easy to wipe clean, making routine maintenance straightforward and helping keep the forearm support hygienic during regular use. This can be especially useful for a mobility aid that is used frequently throughout the day.

Supportive Alternative to Standard Crutches

Gutter crutches, sometimes referred to as forearm support crutches, platform crutches or trough crutches, can provide a useful alternative for people who are unable to comfortably use traditional elbow or underarm crutches.

By supporting the forearm and distributing weight over a larger area, this walking aid can help provide greater confidence and stability without requiring the same level of grip strength normally needed with a conventional crutch.

Suitable for Everyday Mobility Support

Whether additional walking support is required around the home or when out and about, the Gutter Crutch offers an adjustable and supportive solution for people with reduced mobility.

Its combination of a padded forearm support, adjustable telescopic handle and 360° rotational positioning allows the crutch to be configured around the individual user’s needs.

Product Features

• Specifically designed for people with arthritis or impaired grip strength
• Supportive gutter-style forearm crutch
• Padded forearm trough for improved comfort
• Distributes weight across a larger area of the forearm
• Helps reduce reliance on hand grip
• Adjustable telescopic handle
• Handle rotates through 360°
• Handle locks securely into the chosen position
• Adjustable to accommodate individual forearm length
• PU armrest for easy cleaning
• Suitable as an alternative to conventional walking crutches
• Maximum user weight of 127kg (20 stone)

Maximum User Weight

The Gutter Crutch has a maximum user weight limit of 127kg (20 stone), providing sturdy everyday support for a wide range of users.

For anyone looking for an adjustable gutter crutch for arthritis, weak grip, reduced hand strength or general mobility support, this specialist forearm walking aid offers a comfortable and practical alternative to a conventional crutch.