Best Crutches for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Crutches for MS are a different decision than crutches for a six-week injury. You’re optimizing for daily, long-term use, so fatigue, comfort, and durability matter far more than price. Here’s what to look for.

What matters most with MS

• Low weight. Fatigue is one of the biggest day-to-day challenges with MS, and every ounce you lift with each step adds up. Lighter crutches (especially carbon fiber) mean less energy spent moving.
• Shock absorption and ergonomic handles. Daily use is hard on wrists and shoulders. Spring-assist or shock-absorbing models and an angled handle reduce strain that builds into chronic pain.
• Stability. Articulating tips and a secure stance help if balance varies day to day, which is common with MS.
• Forearm cuff that stays put. A cuff that keeps the crutch on your arm when you pause (to open a door, hold something) is a real quality-of-life feature.
• Durability + warranty. You’ll rely on these every day for years.

Models that fit

From our best forearm crutches list, the strongest MS picks tend to be:

• Thomas Fetterman Black Phantom — carbon fiber, about a pound per crutch; the lightest option, which directly fights fatigue.
• In-Motion Pro — spring-assist plus an ergonomic handle, built for all-day comfort and high durability.
• smartCRUTCH — adjustable forearm platform that shifts load off the wrists.

Compare the In-Motion vs. the carbon-fiber Phantom to weigh comfort against weight, or take the quiz.

This is general information, not medical advice. MS affects everyone differently, work with your neurologist or physical therapist on the right mobility aid and gait for you.