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iWALKFree 2.0 Hands Free Crutch - Black
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$89.95
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High quality product with excellent directions. Takes less than one minute to put on or take off. Cannot sit with it on in MOST circumstances. Clearly keeps one's weight off the affected foot/leg. It frees up one or both hands to carry objects. Depending upon the environment you may want to use one hand to hold the top of the device. There is a good handle there to grip. Gets a lot of looks and questions. I was able to negotiate stairs very well when going up on the first day. It takes a while to be able to go down stairs but, I'm getting the hang of that too. I find doing everything in reverse is best when descending stairs. I tried sideways and other methods but will stay with just going backwards. I recommend hanging on to the stair rail with both hands when on stairs! If carrying small items place them on the stairs and move them every other step. When going to work the first day it was easier to walk up the stairs than go way down the hallway to the elevator. I did use the elevator to descend at the end of the day. I had the device for three days while on a splint wrapped in Ace(r) bandages and I was getting better every time I used it. On the next day the Dr. removed the splint and installed a hard cast. I continued to use the iWalk 2.0 and at the end of the day I noticed a cut in my leg at the top of my cast from the edge of the cast digging into my shin. I'm going to try different padding both between the cast and shin and on the iWalk 2.0 pad itself. I had knee replacement surgery four months prior to the foot surgery that put me on crutches. I feared that I would not be able to use the iWalk 2.0 because it is uncomfortable to kneel. It was not an issue. This may be due to the way the device distributes your weigh on the whole pad and not just the knee area. I have stumbled a couple of times but, been able to catch myself without falling each time. There are times when I will use my crutches but I will use the iWalk 2.0 most of the time until I am weight bearing again.Read full review
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iWalk seems like an excellent idea but should come with a caution. It is very easy to stumble (and fall). It is not suitable for everybody and certainly not for elderly people with balance and/or strength issues. I am a young and fairly able person but with a sore ankle. I wouldn't have believed how easy it is to lose your balance. Only suitable on a completely smooth surface (floor). Also, as it is impossible to sit in a chair with the iWalk on, it has limited use.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The iWalk 2.0 is solid, well constructed, and very adjustable. Although a bit uncomfortable and awkward, it does allow mobility with the use of both hands that is simply not an option with crutches. It also allows the ability to go up and down stairs (very carefully), which is also not an option with a knee scooter. However, the risk of tripping and falling with the iWalk 2.0 is high, especially on carpeted, slippery, or uneven surfaces. One of the biggest failings of this device is that it exposes the injured lower leg to becoming a crush point in a backward fall. This would almost certainly result in a devastating injury to the already vulnerable leg. In the case of an ankle that had undergone surgery, this would no doubt require a second trip to the OR. This risk could be easily mitigated if the manufacturer simply added an extension that could be adjusted to extend beyond the lower leg...perhaps in the iWalk 3.0. I used this for two weeks and it served me well, but it also almost cost me dearly when I nearly fell backwards. If you get one, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I am in my 60's. Male. Athletic. Good balance and workout at the gym 3-4 days per week. Though warned by my Orthopdeic not to, I bought one anyhow. I still prefer my knee kart. The iWalk 2.0. is a very good idea and well built. But I had trouble with self closing doors. Walks across a parking lot are a bit scary with uneven pavement and stepping up or down curbs. It worked well on the steps in the theater though. Practice did not improve my opinion. In the right circumstances it could be a great benefit for someone. I will keep it until my ankle is fully healed, but don't anticipate much use.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Being able to move without crutches and your hands free is great. It does get you around good and you can cover most terrain with caution. A few things to be aware of though; the leg only adjusts so much and you might have to try several different shoes to accommodate the leg length discrepancy, you should spend some time adjusting the straps for the best fit, I have a cast on my lower leg and the padding is not sufficient to keep it from digging into my shin, and speaking of padding it is minimal really so you won’t be wearing this for extended periods. That said, I would buy another one just for the mobility. You can also use it without strapping in for short trips, say to the bathroom, if you have a strong enough grip to hold it in place while walking.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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