An articulated grip pad is disclosed which includes a vertical supporting member that has a generally spherical bottom end. The crutch also includes a gripping pad having a bore. The generally spherical end of the vertical support is securely received into the bore.

Hands-free walking devices and methods of constructing the same are described herein. The devices can include a receiving member to receive a portion of a patient's leg above a patient's knee and one or more hinges connected to the receiving member. One or more vertical members can be each connected to one of the hinges. A ground-contact member can be connected to the vertical members. The receiving member can transfer at least a portion of the patient's weight through the vertical members to the ground-contact member. The hinges can rotate about an axis about which the patient's knee also rotates while walking to support a natural gait.

The exercise and rehabilitation device of the present invention includes a telescopic tube, having a first tube with upper and lower ends, and a second tube, having upper and lower ends, telescopically received in the upper end of the first tube. The lower end of the first tube has a base plate secured thereto by a joint which may be flexible or rigid. An open hand support may be secured to the upper end of the second tube by a flexible joint. A closed hand support may be secured to the upper end of the second tube by a double-ball mounting assembly. A forearm support may be secured to the upper end of the second tube by the double-ball mounting assembly.

Hands-free walking devices and methods of constructing the same are described herein. The devices can include a receiving member to receive a portion of a patient's leg above a patient's knee and one or more hinges connected to the receiving member. One or more vertical members can be each connected to one of the hinges. A ground-contact member can be connected to the vertical members. The receiving member can transfer at least a portion of the patient's weight through the vertical members to the ground-contact member. The hinges can rotate about an axis about which the patient's knee also rotates while walking to support a natural gait.