smartCRUTCH Forearm Crutches Review

The smartCRUTCH is sold direct through smartcrutch.com and is not available on Amazon. It comes in 20-plus color options through the direct store.

The smartCRUTCH is sized for users from 4 ft 4 in to 6 ft 4 in. The forearm platform angle adjusts, which provides some room to fine-tune fit within a size range.

A standard forearm crutch uses a fixed cuff around the forearm. The smartCRUTCH uses an adjustable-angle forearm platform — you angle it to shift load off your wrist and onto your forearm. The grip is memory foam on a pivoting platform. It is priced at the premium end of the forearm crutch market.

The SmartCrutch costs more than most forearm crutches. The main case for it is the adjustable-angle forearm platform: if shifting load from your wrist and palm onto your forearm is your priority, no other crutch in our catalog offers that adjustment. For users whose chief concern is standard ergonomic comfort, spring-assist models like the In-Motion Pro deliver similar comfort at a lower price.

Yes, long-term and chronic crutch users are its primary use case. The forearm platform angle adjusts to move load off the hand and wrist and onto the forearm. It is sized for users from 4 ft 4 in to 6 ft 4 in, and it comes in 20-plus color options for users who want a personalized fit.

The smartCRUTCH is rated to 265 lb for non-weight-bearing use and 309 lb for balance use. It fits users from 4 ft 4 in to 6 ft 4 in. Because it is sold in size ranges, starting with the correct size is important for a proper fit.

The In-Motion Pro uses spring-assist shock absorption and an approximately 24-degree ergonomic handle. The SmartCrutch uses an adjustable-angle forearm platform with no spring-assist mechanism. The In-Motion Pro scores higher overall (8.4 vs. 7.6) on our rubric, but the SmartCrutch is the better choice when wrist-to-forearm load transfer is the single biggest priority.

The SmartCrutch is designed for long-term use. The adjustable forearm platform lets you dial in load distribution as your needs change. The main tradeoff for long-term users is that it does not fold, so it is less convenient for travel or transit commutes. For daily use at home or at work, that is typically less of an issue.

SmartCrutch sells direct through smartcrutch.com. For current return policy details, check the SmartCrutch website before ordering, as terms can change.