Mobility assistance device

1. A mobility assistance device comprising:

an elongate post having an upper end and a lower end, with the lower end adapted for contact with the ground and the upper end having a forearm support;

wherein the forearm support is generally horizontal and is comprised of a platform and a cuff, wherein the platform and the cuff are engagable with a user's forearm, with the cuff being disposed to hold the user's forearm so that the arm remains in contact with the platform; and

an upper arm support extending upwardly from the upper end of the elongate post to engage the upper arm of the user;

wherein the forearm support is directly coupled with the elongate post upper end, and the upper arm support is directly coupled with the elongate post upper end; and wherein an angle between the forearm platform and the elongate post is adjustable.

2. The mobility assistance device of claim 1 , wherein the forearm support is adjustable by rotation of the forearm support relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate post.

3. The mobility assistance device of claim 1 , wherein the upper arm support is adjustable by rotation of the upper arm support relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate post.

4. A mobility assistance device comprising:

an elongate post having an upper end and a lower end, with the lower end adapted for contact with the ground and the upper end having a forearm support;

wherein the forearm support is generally horizontal and is comprised of a platform and a cuff, wherein the platform and the cuff are engagable with a user's forearm, with the cuff being disposed to hold the user's forearm so that the arm remains in contact with the platform; and

an upper arm support extending upwardly from the upper end of the elongate post to engage the upper arm of the user;

wherein the forearm support is directly coupled with the elongate post upper end, and the upper arm support is directly coupled with the elongate post upper end; and wherein an angle between the upper arm support and the elongate post is adjustable.

5. A mobility assistance device comprising:

an elongate post having an upper end and a lower end, with the lower end adapted for contact with the ground and the upper end having a forearm support;

wherein the forearm support is generally horizontal and is comprised of a platform and a cuff, wherein the platform and the cuff are engagable with a user's forearm, with the cuff being disposed to hold the user's forearm so that the arm remains in contact with the platform; and

an upper arm support extending upwardly from the upper end of the elongate post to engage the upper arm of the user;

wherein the forearm support is directly coupled with the elongate post upper end, and the upper arm support is directly coupled with the elongate post upper end; and wherein angles between the upper arm support, the forearm support, and the elongate post is adjustable.

6. The mobility assistance device of claim 5 wherein the ground engaging portion of the elongate post comprises a non-slip material.

7. The mobility assistance device of claim 5 , wherein the cuff is a first cuff, and further comprising a second cuff on the upper arm support disposed to hold the user's upper arm.

8. The mobility assistance device of claim 5 wherein the elongate post is adjustable in length.

9. The mobility assistance device of claim 5 wherein the forearm support is adjustable in length.

10. The mobility assistance device of claim 5 wherein the upper arm support is adjustable in length.

11. The mobility assistance device of claim 5 , wherein the forearm support is coupled to a joint coupled to the elongate post upper end, and the upper arm support is coupled to the joint.

12. A kit having a plurality of the mobility assistance devices of claim 5 .

13. A mobility assistance device comprising:

an elongate post having an upper end and a lower end, the elongate post being adjustable in length and having the lower end adapted for contact with the ground with a non-slip material thereon, and the upper end directly coupled with a forearm support which is adjustable in length, wherein the forearm support is generally horizontal and is comprised of a platform and a first cuff, wherein the platform and the first cuff are engagable with a user's forearm, with the first cuff being disposed to hold the user's forearm so that the arm remains in contact with the platform;

an upper arm support extending upwardly from and directly coupled with the upper end of the elongate post to engage the upper arm of the user, the upper arm support being adjustable in length and having a second cuff on the upper arm support disposed to hold the user's upper arm; and

wherein angles between the upper arm support, the forearm support, and the elongate post are adjustable.

14. A crutch for support of a user, the crutch comprising:

a first telescoping support having a ground engaging end, the first telescoping support coupled to a ratchet assembly on an end opposite the ground engaging end, the ratchet assembly comprising a wheel having teeth so that motion can be imparted to the wheel, governed, or prevented;

a second support coupled to the ratchet assembly; and

a third support coupled to the ratchet assembly;

wherein the second support and third support form respective upper arm and forearm supports and are angularly adjustable relative to one another and relative to the first telescoping support.

15. The crutch of claim 14 , further comprising a first cuff on the second support and a second cuff on the third support, which cuffs are disposed to receive a portion of a user's arm.

16. The crutch of claim 14 , wherein the second support is a telescoping support.

17. The crutch of claim 14 , wherein the third support is a telescoping support.

18. A kit having a plurality of the crutches of claim 14 .