# Magnetic Crutch Clips Richard Child's Design Binds Two Crutches into One By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-crutch-clips References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/magnetic-crutch-clip-hold-crutches-stairs/) & [richardchild3d](http://www.richardchild3d.co.uk/magneticcrutchclip.html) For those who rely on crutches, going up and down stairs can be a pain in the arse: enter these Magnetic crutch clips. A simple yet clever innovation, these clips allow the user to bind her or her crutches together into one, freeing up an arm to help guide them up or down the stairs. Most of the time, a stairway rail will provide more stability than crutches, that are completely at the mercy of the user's balance. Designed by Richard Child, the Magnetic Crutch Clips work in fours. The four pair off to snap together, forming pincer-like ends that then secure the top and bottom of both crutches to each other. From there, they auto-align and stay together neatly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Magnetic Crutch Clips:** Opportunity for creating similar magnetic attachment solutions for other medical devices. - **Hands-free Mobility Aids:** Opportunity to develop innovative mobility aids that free up users' hands for other tasks. - **Stability Enhancement Accessories:** Opportunity to design attachments that improve stability and balance for crutch users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing new accessories and attachments for medical devices. - **Assistive Technology:** Opportunity to advance technologies that enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. - **Rehabilitation Services:** Opportunity to integrate innovative solutions into the rehabilitation process for improved patient outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clippable Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clippable-furniture.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane.md) - [Magnetic Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption.md) - [Empowering Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-sticks.md) - [Wearable Magnetic Tool Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tool-holder.md) - [Rotating Ergonomic Nail Clippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-clipper.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md)