Axillary crutch

A method of forming an assistive device comprising a crutch having a support apparatus, said device being positionable in a first, walking orientation, wherein said device is used for assisting in walking, and second, leg supporting orientation, wherein said device is used for supporting an injured leg in a generally horizontal position, said method comprising:

• a) providing a first crutch and a second crutch,
• said first crutch inclnding a first Pair of RPaced, elongate support members, said members being connected at a first end by an axillary support, and connected at an opposite second end to a foot, said crutch fiurther including a hand grip, extending between and connected to said elongate support members and located between said axillary support and said foot;
• said second crutch including a second pair of spaced, elongate support members;
• b) cutting a portion of said second crutch to provide lengths of said second support members, said lengths having first and second ends;
• and,
• c) pivotally connecting the first ends of said lengths of said second crutch to said first crutch, whereby said second support members of said portion of said second crutch are generally parallel and co-planar with said first support members when said device is in the first position.