Crutchmate Crutch Accessories & Comfort Pads

Anyone who has spent more than a day on crutches knows where the trouble starts: the underarms and palms. The rigid contact points that come standard on most crutches press directly into soft tissue, and after a few hours that pressure turns into soreness, chafing, and sometimes the nerve tingling people describe as "crutch palsy." Crutchmate products exist to solve exactly that problem — adding cushioning where your body meets the crutch so mobility doesn't come at the cost of comfort.

The most common questions we hear come from people newly on crutches after a fracture, sprain, or surgery: Why do my armpits hurt so much? and Will these fit my crutches? The soreness usually comes from bearing weight through the underarm pads rather than the hands, combined with hard, thin factory padding. Cushioned covers redistribute that pressure and add a softer barrier against the skin. As for fit, most crutch accessories are designed for standard adult aluminum crutches, which share broadly similar dimensions — though it's always worth checking that underarm pads and hand grips match the tube size and shape of your specific set.

Comfort accessories in this space typically fall into a few groups: padded underarm cushions to relieve the ribs and armpits, cushioned hand grips to reduce palm pressure and slippage, and pouches or bags that let users carry a phone, keys, or water without needing a free hand. Together these small additions make a meaningful difference in how manageable daily life feels while recovering.

Crutchmate accessories pair naturally with the rest of our Mobility Aids range, so you can outfit crutches, walkers, or canes for a smoother, more comfortable recovery.