Mar
31

Golfing With Canes or Crutches

I like to play a little golf now and then-preferably, best ball! The gold course should be beautiful and the weather, perfect. I am a fair weather golfer. You may also golf now and then while using crutches, canes or a wheelchair. Well, the United States Golf Association has not forgotten us in their rules. These golf rules are applicable for all you serious golfers. The USGA says: The use of assistive devices, like crutches and canes, raises the question of what constitutes taking the stance. (more…)

Mar
01

Comfort for Crutch Users

It’s been a long winter here in Denver, Colorado. I am fortunate to have custom crutch handles on my forearm crutches-but my hands still take some serious abuse in the winter. If you use crutches, whether they are underarm or forearm crutches, you know what I mean. Your hands get chapped, they crack and look terrible. There is good news for crutch users-it’s called Bag Balm. Legend has it that this was used by farmers to keep the cows udders from cracking and splitting in the winter-I don’t care (more…)