Axillary Crutches Market Continues to Grow with an Indian Tech Startup Flexmotiv Launching the World’s First Automotive Crutches, Having the Potential to Stand on Its Own

 

Axillary Crutches Market

Crutches are available in various forms - metal, wood, and plastic. Wood ones are often preferred as they look better and also because they are very comfortable to use. Plastic ones tend to be quite sturdy but are heavy and not as comfortable to sit on. Of course, metal crutches have the advantage of durability as well as being relatively easy to carry and put on and off. People with walking disabilities typically require axillary crutches. These crutches transfer the weight from the legs to arms/shoulders and support the movement of individuals who are unable to do so due to some form of disability or fracture or paralysis. As per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), around 8.2 million adults in the U.S. were suffering from some type of walking disability in 2017. The World Health Organization (WHO)’s World Report on Disability 2011 suggests that around 15% of the global population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in functioning. Thus, such factors can stimulate growth of the axillary crutches market in the near future.

As far as geographic impact is concerned, developed regions such as North America have shown promising signs for the axillary crutches market. This is due to the fact that the U.S. is house to many key market players such as Cardinal Health Inc., GF Health Products Inc., and more. Besides, continuous product advancements and the advent of novel designs and shapes can boost the regional axillary crutches market growth. Similarly, emerging economies in Asia Pacific are gaining rapid traction due to rising geriatric population.

Recently, in August 2019, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi alumni startup Flexmotiv launched the world’s first automotive crutches, having the potential to stand on their own.

Generally, crutches are used for limited purposes only. They are not designed for everyday walking. The wearer should keep in mind that one of the major disadvantages of crutches is that they do not provide comfort as one walks. Moreover, the users should ensure that the crutches he or she purchases are of the best quality to ensure that the users do not face any problems related to discomfort in the long run. However, the emergence of alternative devices has resulted in a slow demand for axillary crutches. These alternative devices include canes, walkers, and wheelchairs, which are restricting growth of the axillary crutches market.

Another part of the population that dearly requires axillary crutches is elderly people. The geriatric population is increasing rapidly worldwide with WHO estimating that by 2050, the geriatric population will reach over 2 billion. Elderly people often experience difficulties in walking, which could boost the demand for crutches. Therefore, these factors can augment the axillary crutches market growth in the near future.

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