A cushion assembly suitable for attachment to a handle, such as a handle on a crutch, having a resilient cushion element arranged to be positioned on the palmar facing area of a handle, and having means of fastening the cushion element on the handle. The fastening means includes a tubular chassis that partially surrounds the handle, and the cushion element is attached to the chassis, which is directed towards the palmar facing area of the handle. The cushion assembly allows the users fingers and thumb to maintain a firm grip on an exposed area of the handle. This prevents any undesirable lateral movement of the cushion assembly. The cushion element is detachable and maybe held within a pocket on the chassis.