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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Partial weight baring or a certain percentage: Your healthcare provider will say you can use a certain percentage of your weight — like 50% or 80%. This isn’t usually a literal amount that you can’t go above — it’s more like a guide to help you understand how much you can use your recovering leg. Picture putting that amount of your usual weight down as you stand, walk and move. 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. How much weight or pressure you can put on your leg, knee, ankle or foot depends on why you need crutches and how far into your recovery you are. Your healthcare provider, surgeon or physical therapist will advise how much weight you can lean on your recovering side — the medical term is “weight bearing.” Some of the terms they might use include:

When it comes to functional mobility there’s no comparison – the iWALK3.0 out-performs all crutch options, knee scooters and knee walkers hands down, and hands-free! Then, move the crutch and your recovering leg together up to the next step to meet your strong leg.Crutches help you stand, walk and move without putting your full weight on your recovering leg, knee or ankle. 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 scooter 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. 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

As a rule of thumb, if you can walk up and down stairs without using a hand rail, then you possess the physical abilities to use the iWALK 3.0. Crutches provide temporary support if you’re struggling to balance or need to take weight off of one, or both, of your legs. 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. If you’re wearing a boot or cast on your foot or ankle, follow these steps the same way, just don’t put more weight on your foot than your healthcare provider says you can. Always rest your weight on your arms using the handgrips. Don’t lean on the top of the crutches under your arms.Leaning your weight on your armpits can make you less stable. It can also hurt your shoulder joints and the nerves and blood vessels under your arms. Putting weight on your shoulders will also tire you faster while using your crutches.

After some injuries or surgeries, your healthcare provider might say you only need to use one crutch. After the operation, you'll spend some time in a recovery room where you may be given medicines to help with the pain.If you’re not comfortable or don’t feel safe walking up stairs on your crutches, you can hop up them on your butt. Ligament or tendon injuries: Your healthcare provider might prescribe crutches if you experience an injury like an Achilles tendon rupture or tendinitis. 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. Step 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.