Crutches provide great support and enable many people to get around easier but when using a set of crutches it requires a fair amount of grip on the handles by the user and this can become a little sore for the user at times.

You need some extra padding in this area to make it more comfortable while still being able to get a normal grip on the handle.

There are padded covers that you can purchase for the handles that can be placed easily and attached securely enough that they wont slide and instantly provide you with a much more comfortable grip.

Even though the skin on your fingers and the palms of your hands can thicken to adapt to regular pressure on them, the hands are still an area of your body with a low amount of fat and muscle to cushion the pressure so anything that can help relieve some of this pressure against your hands will make it much more comfortable for you while using crutches.

Padded handle covers usually start at around £10 and slightly under but you can pay up to around £40 depending on what they are made of.

Although british winters are not always as severe as they used to be, there are still parts of the country that get quite harsh winters and make conditions for walking more dangerous.

There’s also the possibility of travelling abroad and going to a country that is currently experiencing their winter and have snow and ice on the ground.

It poses quite a challenge when you rely on a walking stick and need to know that you have decent support and grip while you’re walking.

An Anti-Slip Ice Grip Attachment is available from some walking stick retailers that can be attached to any walking stick near the bottom that gives the end of your walking stick short spikes that can dig into ice on the pavements, roads and country paths so that theres less chance of your walking stick and yourself slipping.

The attachment can be removed when the weather no longer requires the ice grip attachment.

You can usually purchase an ice grip attachment for under £10.

This way you can still get around safely during those harsh winter months and while using your usual walking stick that you’re comfortable with.

Not all walking sticks are suitable for some people and tall people especially need a stick with a bit more length than the average to be able to use the walking stick correctly and comfortably.

Manufacturers make extra long walking sticks for people that are 6ft and taller as its important that a tall person is not needing to lean awkwardly as this could put strain on the persons back and hips, so having a longer length walking stick can prevent the chance of that happening.

A good quality extra long walking stick wont usually cost more as it’s just a few inches extra length and the stick will still have the strength and support needed by the user.

The longer sticks will often be around 38 – 40 inches long.