AARPMichaelPContributor ⭐⭐Forum|Forum|6 years agoMay 4, 2020Use Pipe Insulation to Make Padding for CrutchesForum|Forum|6 years agoMay 4, 20200 replies4460 views User friendly crutches! Crutches can be very hard on the hands. A simple way to avoid skin irritation and bruised ribs is to use pipe insulation, electrical tape and a box cutter to create a softer grip area.transportation and mobilitycaregiving tipslife hackscomfortcrutchesinsulationmobilitypadding