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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Climbing up stairs can be dangerous if you try to go too fast. Make sure to go slowly and regain your balance before moving on to the next step. If it’s possible, have someone help you, especially the first few times. Crutches help you stand, walk and move without putting your full weight on your recovering leg, knee or ankle.

Make sure your crutches are adjusted to your height. If you have underarm crutches, the top should hit a few inches below your armpits, and the handgrips should be around your hips. Weight bearing as tolerated: This means you can use your full weight as often as you can without feeling pain or other symptoms. Don’t push beyond your limits unless your healthcare provider tells you it’s OK. Crutches provide temporary support if you’re struggling to balance or need to take weight off of one, or both, of your legs. Most crutches can be adjusted using a sliding mechanism. Ask your healthcare provider or physical therapist for help fitting the length to your body before using them. Slide down one step using your strong leg and the hand that’s not holding your crutches to brace yourself.Underarm (axillary) crutches: Underarm crutches are the most common type of crutch. They have a padded top that fits under your arm below your armpit, a straight frame and a handgrip. With one hand on a crutch handgrip and the other on your seat, push yourself up to a standing position. Make sure to use your strong leg as much as possible. Getting up from a seated position is all about making sure you’re balanced and not letting your momentum move you farther than you want to.

You'll have help from nurses and physiotherapists to start walking soon after the operation so you can go home as soon as possible. You'll need crutches or a walking frame at first. Recovering at home Sustaining an injury that requires a period of non-weight bearing can be an incredibly challenging experience, particularly when it comes to everyday activities like taking a shower. For those who are unfamiliar, non-weight bearing injuries mean you cannot put weight... read more Why a hands-free knee crutch is better than a knee scooterStep down with your recovering leg to meet your crutches. Put even pressure on your crutches’ handgrips for support then bring your strong leg down to meet your recovering leg. Surgery: You might need crutches after surgery on your lower body, including common procedures like arthroscopic surgery. It may take several months or longer to fully recover from a knee replacement. This can vary depending on your age and general health. After the operation, you'll spend some time in a recovery room where you may be given medicines to help with the pain. Ligament or tendon injuries: Your healthcare provider might prescribe crutches if you experience an injury like an Achilles tendon rupture or tendinitis.

Have you ever had to use crutches or a knee scooter to get around due to an injury? If so, you may have noticed that they can be uncomfortable, bulky, and awkward to use. But what if there was an alternative that could not only improve your mobility but also improve... read more How Can I Shower with Crutches? Discover the iWALK for Safe and Easy Showering If you’re not comfortable or don’t feel safe walking up stairs on your crutches, you can hop up them on your butt. If you’re not comfortable or don’t feel safe walking down stairs on your crutches, you can scoot down them on your butt.

Going down stairs can be harder than walking up stairs, especially if you’re still getting used to your crutches. Go slowly and make sure your strong leg is safely on the step below you before shifting your weight or moving down. iWALK2.0 debuted at the largest medical device show in North America, Medtrade. It swept the board, scooping all the awards, an accomplishment never previously achieved. The following year it did it again. Toe touch for balance only: Only put your toe on the ground to lightly stabilize yourself and regain your balance. Don’t apply any weight or pressure on it. Make sure your crutches have grooved rubber tips covering the bottom and that the underarm support and handgrips have comfortable padding.