Around six million people in the United States use axillary crutches. However, many users experience discomfort during crutch use, and suffer from abnormal and repetitive weight-bearing injuries. Axillary crutch ambulation is also energetically inefficient.
The Ergo-Crutch is an ambulation aid that addresses the pain, discomfort, and energetic inefficiency associated with the use of axillary crutches.
The Ergo-Crutch incorporates a spring-like curved base, a pressure sensing LED feedback electronic system, larger device-user interface areas, and a polyethylene-lined axillary support and handle for a more comfortable and energetically efficient user experience.