iWALK3.0 Hands Free Crutch - Pain Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters for Below the Knee Non-Weight Bearing Injuries Only

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which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access pages ( https://us. It has helped my husband through this critical time of recovery post ankle surgery when he had to be largely non weight bearing. I hired a strideon knee scooter which took a few days to get used to, once I did the difference it made was unbelievable. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). If you need to be non weight bearing for any length of time and do not want give up your traditional daily routine, the iWALK3.

Maintain Muscle Strength: One of the biggest issues with post operative below knee amputations is muscle atrophy. post-amputation / pre-prosthetic you can maintain your muscle mass and be well conditioned and ready when the time comes to transition to a permanent prosthetic. In September 2022, I ruptured my Achilles tendon while playing for Reading FC in the first game of the season. The iWalk was a little bit more to learn, more ballance involved, most terrain- stairs are tricky, especially down.

It is suitable for conditions including achilles tendon tears and ruptures, broken or sprained ankles, ankle replacement surgery, bunion removal surgery, metatarsal fractures and broken feet, calf injuries, tibia and fibula fractures, heel injuries… it also works as a temporary prosthetic for below the knee amputees. First, position your walker about one step ahead of you, making sure that all four legs of the walker are on even ground. Push straight down on the handgrips of the walker as you bring your good leg up so it is even with your injured leg. However, others say it' s not a good product, dangerous, and not suitable for use with Vacoped Achilles boot, and is not great for a cast on the leg unless the cast is 6" below the patella.

If you are standing flat and its the exact length of your other leg you have to go right onto tiptoes to clear any sort of uneven floor. It takes some time to set up, but the instruction videos are excellent, and within minutes of practicing I was able to go up stairs. Then you push forward with your able foot and control your direction with handlebars like a bicycle.

Get back your independence with the iWALK crutch after an injury to your lower leg, assuming that you could balance on one leg for 30 seconds and climb up and down a flight of stairs without using the handrail before your injury. Walk only in well-lit rooms and install a nightlight along the route between your bedroom and the bathroom. Hands Free Crutch, and why it's a great alternative to standard crutches and knee scooters for all below knee injuries.

Go hands free with the iWALK crutch and carry a cup of coffee, walk the dog, childcare, work, cooking – have a fully functional recovery.The iWALK crutch alternative is a mobility device that allows you to walk hands-free with your injured leg off the ground. A demographic study and comparative analysis based on the visual analogue scale (VAS) satisfaction score (0˜100), complications, and fall down history were evaluated.