Hi! My name is Johnie Robbins. Having to go through the expected discomfort of my new 2000 model, titanium knee was bad. Much worse, was the totally unexpected, excruciating pain to my hands caused by the old world grips on the aluminum crutches. It was horrible. Surely, I thought someone has come up with a better idea than just to pad the existing grips. I checked medical supply stores and the internet. Nothing. We have invented ways to travel faster than the speed of sound, carry telephones in a pocket, let the kids and sometimes the driver watch television while speeding down the highway, but something so simple as an improved hand grip for crutches - no, I couldn't believe it. Even my rolling pin has comfortable grips (yes I bake). So, I did it myself.

I used several types modeling clay and worked until I now have a crutch grip that does not hurt the hand. Some time ago, a friend borrowed a pair of my prototypes because she had to use crutches and has carpal tunnel syndrome. At that time She said her wrists were killing her. I loaned her a pair and she had no more problems with the carpal tunnel. She would not give them back, saying she wanted to keep them in case she needed crutches later. When the finished product came on the market, I gave her a pair of red ones.

It has taken me over four years of hard work to finally come up with a product I am proud of. I have a patent pending. This past year I received a grant from the West Texas A & M Innovation Center of $10,000, to help with expenses of development and production, for which I am grateful. A local manufacturer makes them.

Since I am mechanically challenged, the grips had to be easily installed. A child can do it, and no tools are needed. They are easily cleaned with soap and water. They are affordable and come in a rainbow of colors. Coordinating team colors are great for athletic injuries.

I would like to hear from you. Success stories and comments are welcome. Thank you for visiting the home of Robbins Grips.