I am singing your praises far and wide both for the product and for all your help and prompt assistance. Before your injury, could you fluidly walk up and down stairs at a normal pace, without using a hand rail? It has helped my husband through this critical time of recovery post ankle surgery when he had to be largely non weight bearing.

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. When you are first learning to use your walking aid, you may wish to have a friend or family member nearby to help steady you and give you support. They say it makes navigating stairs so much easier and that it has really made a difference for their mobility. Discover the inspiring story of our photo competition winner, Carol Sherry, whose StrideOn knee walker not only aided her physical recovery but also made a significant positive impact on her mental wellbeing.I only use my crutches for short trips and use the iWalk for ones where I need to do multiple things, cook, clean, water plants and carry food/water.

Personal assessment and sound judgement are the best tools to determine if an elderly person will succeed on the iWALK 3. In addition to typical lower leg non-weight bearing injuries, iWALK crutch is also used by below knee amputees. We feel your company provided excellent service by delivering the strideOn promptly, providing excellent information, keeping in regular contact, letting us know when our rental period was due to expire, and always being polite and friendly. Plus size people may have larger thighs, which reduces the adjustment range of the iWALK and introduces more unintentional movement.The unique 90 degree patented turning circle means it is the number one choice in UK, particularly where it counts most in the kitchen and bathroom. is an exo-skeletal temporary lower leg prosthetic, so using it before your surgery is going to help teach you how to walk with a prosthetic lower leg. Through his unique dual perspective, he provides valuable insights and practical tips on the iWALK3. It does take a little longer (~30s) to put them on than just grabbing the crutches which is why I still use the crutches for quick runs where I don't have to carry things. Read more If you're going to spend money on an ambulatory device for below-knee issues, this is the one.

If your injury or surgery requires you to get around without putting any weight on your leg or foot, you may have to use crutches. Your hands are free, giving and added feeling of security against the possibility of a slip or fall, and the ability to carry items. Don’t just take our word for it, there’s an army of iWALKers out there reclaiming their independence and sharing their stories. Not only can you get tangled up in the crutches, but your hands and arms are not readily available to break your fall. The device has a cushioned platform to support the injured leg and ankle, to ensure that no weight is placed on the injured leg.

Push straight down on the handgrips of the walker as you bring your good leg up so it is even with your injured leg. With our Advice Included model our team is standing by to help you figure out what product would be best for you.