How to wash your Crutcheze® Products

Congratulations on purchasing the original, made in the USA, highest quality crutch 

and walker accessories. One of the best features of Crutcheze^®is the products are 

completely washable. The padded covers are made so the foam is easily removed 

before washing. You can leave the foam in the padded set, but to maintain the 

integrity of the foam, it is recommended that you can either remove the foam or 

simply air dry the item after it is washed in the machine. Please make sure you secure 

all parts that have Velcro, so it does not stick to itself or other items in the machine. 

Another cool feature is that most of our solid colors are made with a material that is 

treated with an antibacterial solution that is good up to 50 washes. It helps protect 

against worsening any infections or carrying any bacterial while you rehab. You never 

know what you are exposed to in clinical settings. 

Crutcheze® Black Crutch Pad Covers- 2 padded underarms and 2 padded hand grips

Keep your Crutcheze^®Pads fresh and new!

1.   Simply take item(s) off your mobility device

2.   (Recommended, but not necessary) Remove the foam from padded covers.

3.   Please attach all Velcro pieces to avoid snags. 

4.   Wash with normal laundry. Air dry if foam is still inserted.

   5.   Inserting the foam back into the washed fabric piece is simple: 

Crutch Pads- roll up the fabric piece and slide it over the foam (ex. Similar to putting a sock onto someone else)

 Crutch Hand Grips/Walker Hand Grips- slide foam back into the fabric piece and simply work the fabric around the foam until seems are lined up with the middle of the side of the foam. 

Simple as that! Your Crutcheze^® items should be like new and ready to provide the 

stability and comfort you rely on- Now Get Back To It™

Contact Us

Crutcheze^®

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Denver, CO 80221

1-877-871-8989

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What makes the BEST crutch pad foam?

There are a number of different options when buying comfort pads for crutches nowadays. Here’s a quick buying guide of what to look for.

1. The foam thickness: Pick a pad that is thick enough to offer real comfort. Hint: If you can still feel the rubber pad that came with the crutches under the foam comfort pad, they are not thick enough.

2. The foam shape: For a crutch comfort pad to provide maximum comfort, the foam should be contoured, or shaped to fit over the crutch pad. Some inexpensive crutch pads just use a square of foam that’s all the same thickness. Contoured foam is thicker on top of the pad to keep your arms comfortable, but thin on the sides do it doesn’t rub.

3. The quality of the foam: High-density polyethene foam

lasts longer, is latex free, and will keep you comfortable much longer than other varieties.

4. Country of origin: Pads made in the USA will generally be of much higher quality that copy-cat products like those sold by companies like Vive on Amazon. Companies like Vive sell inferior, Chinese-made products that are usually direct copies of top selling products. They sell them for less because they skimp on materials, which means less comfort. These companies manipulate reviews to make customers think their products are better than they are…..buyer beware.

The top crutch pad brands to look at are:

In summary, look for high quality, thick, contoured foam if you want to get the most comfort during your time on crutches. With crutch pads, you truly get what you pay for.

How to Properly Fit Crutches to your Height

There are many people suffering injuries each day and result in being on crutches, most likely for the first time. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, there are 6.5 million people using durable medical equipment (DME), such as canes, walkers, or crutches to assist with their mobility. Before reading further on how to properly fit your crutches, it is recommended to consult with your doctor or therapist to offer proper guidance with adjusting and using any type of medical equipment, including underarm crutches. 

For those who are using crutches for the first time, fitting them can seem counterintuitive. In order to give your injury the best chance to recover and increase your mobility, it's important to do it correctly. The following are simple steps to make sure the adjustable standard adult crutches are fitted to your height. 

First, make sure you put on a pair of comfortable shoes that are ones you use regularly. Your shoes should be flat and offer good support. 

Second, relax your arms and let them hang down over your crutches. Lining up the crease of your wrist when your arm is draped over the crutch is the proper way to begin measuring the crutches to your height. If your wrist does not line up to the hand grip part of the crutch, simply adjust the height with the push button at the bottom of your crutch. You can also adjust the hand grip piece by unscrewing the wingnut and reposition the grip by using the other spots along the shaft of the crutch

Finally, make sure there is 2-4 inches between your armpit and the crutch pad. Many people usually skips this part resulting in unnecessary pain and rashes from the consistent crutch use. Crutches are designed to get support from the arms and ribcage, not from the shoulders.The distance should provide plenty of space between yourself and the underarm crutch pad. It would offer room to add a padded cover for additional support and comfort. The top rated pads in the market today could be found by clicking here and checking out Crutcheze options in different styles and designs for foam padded crutch covers and hand grip sets. 

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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!

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.

Jairos Medical Equipment brings a new flare to Coral Gables, Florida with Crutcheze accessories!

 

Jairos Medical Equipment is proud to carry a wide selection of innovative mobility products including Crutcheze crutch and walker accessories at their location in Coral Gables, Florida.

 

Positioned southwest of downtown Miami since 1988, the family-owned medical supply has been serving the local community and surrounding Miami-Dade County for decades. Jairos Medical Equipment recently added an updated dynamic to their sales approach, which is internet shopping.  Customers now have a choice to shop in store or online, with an option to ship most products worldwide.

 “What a great spot for Crutcheze products,” said Chris Vallese, Crutcheze COO. “Our bright, floral prints will complement the durable medical equipment Jairos Medical Equipment provides the community.  It is a great addition to Crutcheze dealer team because they are an established pillar of the healthcare community in south Florida.”

“We are excited to carry Crutcheze designer orthopedic products to benefit our growing community and to improve our customer’s comfort and mobility,” said Jairo Sandoval, Jairos Medical Equipment owner. “We are also excited to carry Crutcheze’s new line of rollator walker covers and pill boxes once they hit the shelves. They should quickly become a best seller in our area.”

About Jairos Medical Equipment:

Jairos Medical Equipment has been serving the Coral Gables community since 1988 and have grown exponentially over the years to maintain a high level of service for their expanding customer base. Jairos carries a wide range of medical supplies for all types of ailments and special situations. Their inventory consists of incontinence supplies, Shock Dr. Footwear, diabetic care products, respiratory equipment, sports accessories, daily living aides, mobility aides and durable medical equipment. Crutcheze crutch and walker accessories will join the large supply of quality aides that Jairos has to offer and customers have become acquainted with.   

Jairos Medical does accept Medicare and other insurance carriers to help further support their local community. Rentals for hospital beds, wheelchairs and scooters are also available for a weekly fee. Please use the contact information below for product and service inquiries, store hours, and driving directions.

About Crutcheze:

Crutcheze is the flagship brand of Zoetic Technologies, a leading manufacturer and online dealer of innovative crutch and walker accessories located in Colorado, USA.  We have been in business since 2003 manufacturing and selling durable medical equipment accessories, such as padded crutch covers, 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? Please use the following contact information:
prlog.org/12278414

Crutcheze announces their partnership with local rehab/training facility to promote wellness

Crutcheze new partnership with Impact Sports Performance helps both companies to promote wellness and proper rehabilitation to the community within the Denver/Broomfield/Boulder area.

Impact Sports Performance is a state-of-the-art Human Performance center includes on-site orthopedic surgeons, physical therapy, massage therapy, Nike-SPARQ vision training as well as a complete wellness center with Pilates, acupuncture and nutrition counseling. Their expert staff has years of experience in elite performance training, strength and conditioning, physical therapy and massage therapy. The staffs at Impact Sports Performance, Synapse Physical Therapy and Boulder Therapeutics have worked with athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, IHL, NCAA and US National teams.

“We are pleased to announce our partnership with Impact Sports Performance to help our community to become educated and receive elite care for their rehab and wellness” said Chris Vallese, Crutcheze Vice President. 

About Impact Sports Performance

Impact Sports have comprehensive training methods designed to provide optimal speed, movement, explosion, balance, power, functional strength, core stability and recovery. Their mission is to have a positive impact on their community and they are personifying their mission at high level, daily. Impact is also aware a person cannot improve and progress to their goal without having motivation and a sound mind. That is why they make sure they assist to identify and maximize one’s unrealized capabilities in a dynamic environment by strengthening someone physically, mentally and spiritually. 

Along with Impact’s proven techniques, they are also committed to evaluating and developing new training and treatment methods ensuring that you are getting the best. Combine this with their outstanding rehabilitation outcomes and you’ll see why no one else compares. Jamie Heiner, Owner and Director of Operations has setup his facility to be very unique because of their partnerships and services offered including Synapse Physical therapy and Boulder Therapeutics and Massage, (see below for detail on partnerships). The other partnerships Impact currently has to provide proper care for their community are with Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, NikeSparq Training, USA Rugby and many more. With all the partnerships and different forms of care, you can imagine the wide range of services that are offered. Some of the services offered are wellness based centered around individual, group or team training. These programs are designed around you or your group to improve in the areas outlined by you and or your group. Tailoring workouts to an individual and small group have been proven to optimize a person or teams ability to obtain their goals.

Impacts sport trainings range from youth children to pro athletes. They draw a significant amount of high school athletes to hone their craft in volleyball, baseball, football, track and field and many other athletics. Impact also provides NFL combine training, in which they have developed a specific technique protocol for each combine test that will give you the edge you need for coaches and scouts to be convinced you can play at the next level. They have had multiple participants’ succeed in their goal to obtain a NFL roster spot. 

“Partnering with Crutcheze is a no brainer when continuing to provide care at a high level for our community members. We pride ourselves in providing a wider range of options for all rehabilitation needs.” said Jarrett Crockett, Adult Fitness instructor, Impact Sports.

Synapse Physical Therapy

Located right inside of Impact Sports Performance, Synapse Physical Therapy brings the best in rehabilitation to Colorado.  Their outstanding staff, protocols and client services are in place to make sure you will be satisfied and returned to healthy living as soon as possible.

Boulder Therapeutics and Massage

Located right inside of Impact Sports Performance, Boulder Therapeutics and Massage specializes in therapeutic massage, sports massage for athletes, injury rehabilitation and medical-related issues. They also provide on-site table massage (instead of chair massage) for corporate clients and offer outcalls for those who cannot make it to our offices.

Their philosophy is simple, to provide the best possible massage-based care for their clients.  They have a Sports/Injury Specialist onsite at their Boulder office and often collaborate with other health-care practitioners to provide you with a well-rounded treatment plan.

Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

The physicians at Cornerstone Orthopedics are highly trained specialists in the field of Orthopedic Surgery.  They are committed to excellence through compassionate, quality orthopedic care guided by Christian principles.

 

The dedicated physicians of Cornerstone: Dr. Joseph Hsin, Dr. Thomas Mann, Dr. David Schneider, Dr. Daniel Ocel, Dr. Jeffrey Holtgrewe, Dr. B. Andrew Castro, Dr. Thomas Eickmann and Dr. Michael Shen.

Nike Sparq Training www.sparqtraining.com.

SPARQ has quickly become the standard in testing and training protocols across the country.  Used to help athletes of all ages discover where they rank, SPARQ has developed a rating system that is specific to each sport and gives you a rating that can compare you across the country to other athletes in your sport. At Impact Sports Performance you can get an official SPARQ Rating as we are SPARQ Certified Trainers.  Along with your rating you will have the ability to create your own Locker Room page where you can upload stats, photos, videos and more. 

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 padded crutch covers, 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? Please follow the link below:
http://www.prlog.org/12243656

Crutcheze Columbus Day Sale, Coupon and Shipping Schedule

Columbus Day is here and Crutcheze Fall/Winter 2013 Season is in full effect.  Looking for Crutcheze latest styles in crutch and walker accessories?  Then check out New Arrivals.  Want a great deal?  Stop by Crutcheze SALE section or Clearance Outlet for deals up to 50% off.  Be sure to use coupon "oct2013" at checkout to get an additional 10% off your purchase.  The coupon code can be used on all Crutcheze clearance, combo's, specials, sale, and regular priced items.  Coupon expires 10/31/13.

 

In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, Crutcheze Shipping Department will be closed on Sunday and Monday.  All orders received on Saturday by 4:00 pm MT will be shipped on Saturday.  All orders received after 4:00 pm MT on Saturday will be shipped on Tuesday morning in our 7:00 am shipment.

 

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Spring is in Bloom at Crutcheze!

Get this season's romantic looks at clearance prices!

French Country Chic and Lacey may designer crutch accessories are perfect for formal or casual wear. Whether attending a wedding or relaxing around the house, these feminine charmers provide lots of comfort and help you heal in style!

Plus they are at a great price. How do we do it? We received a call from one of our fabric suppliers who had an over run a famous fashion designer's fabric. They said they'd sell it to us at a discounted price and we decided to pass the savings on to YOU!

Hurry, offer good while supplies last.

Get a great deal on French Country Chic or Lacey May Crutch Accessories BUY NOW!

Padded Crutch Covers only $19.99

Matching Crutch Bag only $19.99

Combo Deal only $39.99