Walking aids soccer crutch

International amputee soccer or football is fast, furious and competitive. Soccer was thought by many as a "rehabilitation sport" in the early days. The rehabilitation benefited many amputees with varied and undeniable reasons.

An athlete with a disability has a lot to prove to both himself and to his peers. Running 100 yards on crutches at a full sprint is just enough fatigue to the body. When the crutch sinks into the ground on a wet field, it pulls back without the crutch tip and the resultant, sudden jolt from the walking aid can damage the player's shoulder socket. The amputee players show amazing strength as they swing on their crutches to boot the ball with a good leg. The agility as they propel at great speed from one side of the pitch to the other is breathtaking. In any soccer game, there is plenty of encouragement and berating gong on both on and off the pitch.

Throw-in on walkers is not impossible but it is potentially dangerous, that is why doing kick-in is the solution for soccer play. It is amazing to see that both teams consist of amputees making the game more competitive.

Prosthesis made of a very sturdy carbon fiber composite with foam cosmesis, a shin-guard and knee-high socks is very useful providing safety for the player - a solution that can go with the durable and reliable crutches.

Standard forearm crutches were designed as temporary aids at a walking pace. They were not designed for the rigors of international sport competition. Forearm crutches snapped like kindling in the early rounds. Even underarm crutches used by some players cracked, were welded and taped.

Comfortable cuff inserts fit into the back of the forearm crutch absorbing crutch shock and perspiration. It is secured to the forearm cuff for easy removal for showering purposes or to make more room for a bulky winter coat. It is made of closed-cell sponge wrapped with natural black cowhide leather.

The slim forearm crutch handgrips are made of firm rubber. It is tapered so it is smaller at the heel of the hand and larger in front keeping the hands from slipping forward.

Players are getting bigger, faster, and stronger - six feet, 200 pound players are no longer exception. Players who have more body mass require better, more technologically advanced equipment. The ability of the amputee athlete has grown from the primitive products. The responsive feet enable an athlete to run, jump and pivot.