If you have ever had an injury to your foot or ankle that has caused you to be non-weight bearing (NWB) for any length of time, you know what a challenge it can be to be on crutches. Getting around is harder…you endure other pain and discomfort because of the crutches and so on and so forth. If you injure yourself again or even have to have surgery on your foot or ankle, there are a number of reasons you should look into alternative to crutches for your recovery period. Here are just a few:
