If you’ve experienced a recent leg or ankle strain or break, your doctor may have prescribed that you walk with crutches for several weeks or months in order to take any pressure off of your injury while it heals. But no matter what type of crutch you use to get around and remain mobile, it can be frustrating at best to carry those essential things you need while getting around because both of your hands are busy holding onto the crutch handles. But there is a wonderful solution for carrying such essential items as keys, water bottle, cell phone and other important items with you while maneuvering on crutches.

Crutch bags are an accessory that attach directly onto your aluminum, metal or wooden crutch leg. They serve as a catch-all in order to carry all of your important items with you, keeping your hands free to use your crutches rather than awkwardly juggling papers, magazines, a cell phone or your water bottle in one hand while trying to maintain your balance on crutches with the other.

Bags designed to be used on crutches can be easily hung from the crutch handle. They are designed to be large and deep enough so that you can carry all of your important and essential items with you while walking on crutches without losing anything or having an item spill out of the bag and onto the ground where it might be difficult to pick up.

Bags designed for use with crutches often have mesh side pockets which make it extremely convenient to hold water bottles. A well-made bag is designed to be roomy enough to hold larger objects such as newspapers, magazines, books and bottles, yet offer special pockets that can securely hold such important smaller items like car and house keys, sunglasses and cellphones.

Crutch bags come in a variety of sturdy materials such as nylon, making them easy to keep clean. They are also produced in a wide range of fashion styles and prints so you can purchase several in order to change your bag to match the color or style of your outfit.