Celebrate the 4th of July with savings!!

Crutcheze July 4th Sale has started! Make your own sale by using coupon "jul2014" at checkout and get 10% off all clearance, combo's, specials, BOGO's and regular priced items.  Coupon expires 07/31/14.

 

 

Our shipping department will be open on Thursday until 4:00 pm MT.  All orders received by that time will be shipped out on SThursday.  We will be closed on Friday to celebrate July 4th with friends and family.  All orders received after 4:00 pm MT on Thursday will ship first thing Saturday morning with our 7:00 am MT shipment.

 

Thanks for all of your patronage this year.  We appreciate your business.  Have a fun & safe July 4th!

Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, CO will add Crutcheze to lobby gift shop

Crutcheze new dealer, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center is exhibiting a wide selection of innovative mobility products including Crutcheze crutch and walker accessories at their gift shop to serve the foothills of Colorado.  

ExemplaLutheran Medical Center has been a well established hospital in the Wheat Ridge community for over 100 years. This amazing hospital has been recognized repeatedly as one of the country’s 100 top hospitals over the years and it is no surprise. Lutheran prides itself on top tier customer care and relating to the diverse population that they serve. Lutheran is able to provide such high quality care because they subscribe to the most advanced technology and offer a number of medical specialties including orthopedic services, comprehensive cardiac, geriatric care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, family-based primary care services and much more. The great people at Lutheran always have your best interest in mind.

 

Having a range of medical equipment has been another staple of Lutheran’s care model. They only use trusted manufacturers such as Evolution, Invacare, Nova, Guardian and Medline to make sure your needs are met. To compliment the high quality equipment offered, they will now offer Crutcheze padded accessories to assist in quick and fashionable recovery.

“Life-enhancing products can make an enormous difference in everyday living,” said Lutheran Medcial Center gift shop manager. “We have expanded our mobility assistance product offerings to include Crutcheze crutch and walker accessories.  Crutcheze products provide comfort and style while making it easier to perform fundamental tasks like using crutches, walkers or rollators (4-wheeled walkers).”

“We are pleased to be associated with the Exempla Lutheran Medical Center” said Chris Vallese, Crutcheze COO. “Lutheran has such a great reputation and is a pillar in their community. Teaming up with such great people and such a reputable place is a no brainer, in my eyes. The gift shop is known for its friendly and unwavering support to the community over the years. The friendly and helpful volunteers do a great job in aiding all customers with the needs they have. We are delighted to say they are now a local Crutcheze dealer in the Wheat Ridge area.”

About Exempla Lutheran Medical Center:

Exempla Lutheran Medical Center has proudly served the Wheat Ridge area for more than 100 years. They have a large campus of in and out patient services. The Wheat Ridge campus is highlighted with their newly developed express emergency services and advanced geriatric care. The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL Health System) is the current group running the show and keeping many of the staple services intact and even complimenting those with innovative new programs for better service and care. Lutheran is located in the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain range, conveniently located for both the urban and rural populations. The gift shop is within the lobby of the hospital where you can also find a coffee shop, lounge and occasional pleasant piano playing for a relaxing feel. The gift shop is opened M-F 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. They offer a variety of fashion items, treats and snacks, and other great gifts for your recovering loved-one or even something for yourself.

About Crutcheze:

Crutcheze is the flagship brand of Zoetic Technologies, a leading manufacturer and online dealer of innovative crutch and walker accessories located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. We have been in business since 2003 manufacturing and selling durable medical equipment accessories, such as crutch covers with pads, crutch bags, walker padded hand grips and walker bags that are considered to be exceptionally comfortable, stylish and affordable. We use the most innovative materials and technology to produce our high quality products, which are designed by healthcare professionals and tested by independent testers to ensure the highest standards resulting in thousands of satisfied customers around the world. Crutcheze orthopedic products are sold online and through a worldwide dealer network of hospitals, medical clinics, pharmacies and medical supply stores.

Interested in learning more? Click here

The month of May is dedicated to Older Americans

As a growing a evolving population, we have showed how we can extend a life and keep everyone healthier and stronger year by year. The proof is in the numbers.   In 1963, President John F. Kennedy met with the National Council of Senior Citizens which resulted in dedicating the month of May as Senior Citizens Month. This was done because they recognized that 17 million people had reached their 65th birthday, and very few programs existed to meet their needs as they aged. A change was made to accommodate a growing population and was projected to increase in number exponentially in the future. U.S. Census projections indicate that by 2050, 86.7 million people will be aged 65 or more years. This age group would comprise 21 percent of America's projected total population at that time. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter designated May as Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of older persons to the enrichment and defense of America, particularly those who served in the military.       This year’s theme is “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.”  Older adults have a higher risk of injury, especially from falls, than other age groups. Use this month to create awareness of this critical safety issue. To bring this message to your community, the Administration for Community Living has a number of items to check out by clicking here . Visit the website for banners, logos, safety tip sheet and other materials to raise safety awareness and display the “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow” message in your facility and at scheduled events.

May is Osteoporosis month, but what is Osteoporosis and who is affected?

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones over a period of time and affects approximately 57 Americans, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The weakening and thinning of bones could put a person in risk of breaking bones or causing other skeletal issues. Most commonly women are usually affected after going through menopause because the cells in the body that is responsible for removing old bone are operating at a much faster rate than the cells responsible for rebuilding new bone and it is easily untreated because of its painless nature until a fracture occurs.

Though women of a certain age group are at higher risk, all are at risk for this disease. People tend to have a misguided interpretation of osteoporosis which is equated to frail and fragile bones affecting only the elderly and not the younger and active community. Osteoporosis affects a wide range of people and could quickly alter one’s lifestyle. Luckily this disease is treatable and treatment can help an individual maintain a healthy and active lifestyle without a high risk of fracture or interruption in activities.

Support the awareness campaign that was launched by the National Osteoporosis Foundation this May for National Osteoporosis Month. This campaign is entitled “Break Free from Osteoporosis” and it encourages people to learn the risk factors of the disease and make changes in their own life to build stronger bones.

 

Click here to learn more about this disease and the ways to reduce the chance of you getting osteoporosis or how to limit its affects.

Crutcheze helps recognize Occupational Therapy during the month of April

Occupational therapy is a important profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Occupational therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) approach is  holistic and customized approach to evaluations, interventions, and outcomes help a child with disabilities participate in school and in social situations, assist a person recovering from injuries to regain skills, aid an older adult to stay as independent as possible, and offer the specialized support and services to people of all ages and in all circumstances that only occupational therapy can provide. Occupational Therapy: Living Life To Its Fullest® is your professional brand. Help get the word out about this powerful message through your Promote OT products. - See more at: http://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth.aspx#sthash.dFp04PVs.dpuf

Occupational therapy services typically include

• Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
• Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
• Performance skills assessments and treatment
• Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
• Guidance to family members and caregivers. 

- See more at: http://www.aota.org/en/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients.aspx#sthash.I1oJBM8E.dpuf

March Madness hits Crutcheze with NCAA Spirit Stickers

 

 

March Madness it coming and Crutcheze can help you represent your favorite team during the tournament. Crutcheze spirit stickers are now on sale for $4.99 for a sheet of 16-20 stickers. You can decorate anything! Crutches, notebooks, laptops, dorm doors, your car bumper- anything you can stick something to. Show off who you're rooting for during this years madness.

 

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Crutcheze helps to raise aware for Colorectal Cancer in the month of March

Did you know that after the age of 50, your chance for Colorectal Cancer increases by 90%, but did you also know that this type of cancer is very treatable once caught at in early stage.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of deaths in the United States.

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that is of the rectum or colon the can show through symptoms that may include blood in or on the stool, stomach pain, aches, or cramps that do not go away and losing weight and you don’t know why. Precancerous polyps could also be a sign, but precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer do not always cause symptoms. You can be screened starting at the age of 50 and continue regular screens until the age of 75. People who are at higher risk are those who have this type of cancer in their family, those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), or some types of genetic syndromes.

To learn more about colorectal cancer and how it can be screened for and prevented, please click the link to read more. This is a very treatable disease and can significantly reduce the amount of severe cases with the proper knowledge and resources.

 

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/ColorectalAwareness/