iWALK3.0 – The Original Hands Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters - iWALK Replaces Crutches for Adults - Peg Leg Crutch For Lower Leg Injuries Only

Being a very active individual I was devastated after I fractured 2 metatarsals and required a cast for 6-8 weeks with no weight bearing. I also have 2 young children and a wife that already does more than her fair share of looking after them, so this injury was only going to add to that pressure. I was loaned some normal crutches, but the sheer uncomfortableness of extended use, not being able to do simple things like carry a drink and not to mention the heartache of not being able to pick up my children was all too much. Fortunately I somehow came across the iWalk 3.0 and although fairly pricey I thought that it was definitely was worth a shot. First off, the iWalk 3.0 is certainly very easy to assemble, I would probably say it took me 5-10 minutes but being a typical bloke I didn't look at the instructions. I also didn't initially watch the fitting video which I would definitely recommend you do, as although I had pretty much got it right there were some fine adjustments which made it fit even better. Upon first use I did get used to walking with it basically straight away. I did notice I was starting to get a hotspot right at the top of my cast on my shin bone which was quite uncomfortable. I tried putting a microfibre cloth down the gap but it wasn't having much relief from that, so I decided to watch the fitting video again. This mentioned that when you are in a cast they recommend that you get the top of it tapered by the casting specialist and if you cannot then use a folded over towel/cloth between the top of the cast and the bottom of your knee. I did the latter and it did make a big difference, but it was a bit inconvenient having to do this every time. Fortunately, when I went back to have another x-ray the casting team (Who loved the iWalk 3.0) had to remove my cast and they kindly tapered the top (Which is basically cutting a V shape into the cast). After this had been done I had no more hot spots and it was very comfortable to wear the iWalk 3.0, so I definitely recommend you get this done! Stairs.... Absolutely fine going up the stairs with the iWalk 3.0, but I would say going down the stairs is a bit bit more awkward. I find I have to go down backwards otherwise my foot hits against the stairs and turning around to face backwards wouldn't be the easiest if you are not very mobile. Walking distances.... I would say that you wouldn't want to be going any sort of distance on the iWalk 3.0. Not that is isn't possible, but it still isn't a complete natural movement, so as comfortable as it may be compared with normal crutches, distance would get tiresome and eventually uncomfortable in some way. I have managed probably around 0.5 mile on a single distance (Then 0.5 mile back) and this seemed OK. I have been using the iWalk 3.0 for about 1.5 weeks now and although it is a bit of an inconvenience having to strap into it every time, the benefits far outweigh this! You feel a lot more independent and capable of doing things yourself again, a lot less reliant on other people doing things for you. If you are debating whether or not this will benefit you when spending an extended period of time not being able to bear weight on a single leg, it will. I was going to give it 4 stars because £180 is still a lot of money, but I feel 5 stars is worthy as it has helped me enough to justify it.

I broke my ankle on Wednesday. I live in a multi storey flat with 4 sets of stairs between the floors. Those of you on crutches will know the pain of trying to go up and down stairs, and just how precarious it can feel. I bought the iWalk crutch on Friday night and it arrived before lunchtime today. It is already a game changer for me. It makes navigating stairs so much easier. 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. Down stairs is a little more awkward. I am in a boot that extends to my knee, and when I go down the step, the toe of my boot hits the top of the step above. This is slightly awkward but not physically painful - and to be honest, I much prefer this method to the one I have to use when I'm on crutches. I also wanted to add that I am plus sized and was worried about how adaptable the crutch would be for me. I needn't have worried. The crutch has a clear weight limit (which I am well within) and the straps and other size related things were all adjustable and well thought through. This is an amazing piece of kit and I am totally blown away. In short: if you have a lot of stairs and will be on crutches for weeks, this is worth the investment. I'm so glad I bought it now and didn't try to tough it out for another week or two. My life just got so much easier.

Pros - You can carry a cup of tea, load the dish washer or go for a wee! Hands don't hurt from crutches. Gives you freedom-ish. Top quality product. Great design and well thought out. Cons - Expensive. Isn't the answer to all your problems. I wouldn't walk the dog. Quite hard to get used to. Great product, if you can afford it, GET IT! If you can't, I wouldn't worry too much. Take it slow though. I heard someone say it makes you feel like a slow robot, very true.

Garbage piece of kit. I’m none weight bearing after surgery for Haglunds disorder. I’ve been using a knee scooter but wanted more freedom with stairs and uneven ground. Bought this thinking it would help give me some more independence. It’s very uncomfortable and heavy. Puts a lot of strain on other areas of your body, including lower back and the good leg. It’s also dangerous and I had a couple of near falls so it’s in the bin now. Total waste of money.

I really like this device. I broke my ankle in three places and required emergency surgery and a week later I am “walking” on the beach with my kids. It is not intuitive to put together. It is a totally new design of course and you have to watch the videos carefully and have them loaded with the pause/play button to go step by step. It took about 20 min to put together with my dad and there were videos their site about the whole process including perfect fit which took another 20 min. I have a cast boot and I also had to hit hot glue a piece of foam knee pad (gardener’s knee pad worked well) to keep my knee and shin the same height - I had to send my dad to the dollar store to pick that up as I didn’t have one at home that wasn’t covered in dust or dirt. So budget an hour to go from shipping box to good fit with a handy person with you so you are not frustrated. It is designed to literally fit everyone (dials for hip width, gait type, leg length etc). It took time even for an usually handy duo like us to figure it all out. But once we understood it, we respected the thoughtful and stable design, high quality materials, and comfortable touches for someone who has other pain to deal with. I was trying to rush putting it together 3 days after coming back from hospital and I just was not at my best trying to put it together on the first go. Not a good time for me to do something new then. I just tried again the next day and it was easier. I submitted a video my gait to the company and tech support called me back next business day morning with three specific adjustments that made it even better. The guy clearly knew his product and carefully reviewed my tech support ticket and called me by my name. What I really like is that when I walk with it my whole injured leg activates without weight-bearing, including the calves, feet and toes, due to muscle memory. I know my risk of losing too much muscle mass has to be lower. It really engages my glutes, core stabilizers and hip flexors with weight right away. I have been busted up a few other times in my athletic lifestyle, and I know physio will start smoothly once I can weight bear this time. In terms of ease of use, it is not easier than having my old leg. :/ I literally look like a pirate with a peg leg as there is no “spring” from below the knees, so how I balance and walk have to partially relearned so there is a learning curve, BUT as I mentioned before my brain fires my triple extension muscle chain when I step on the injured side, and those muscles pump out the swelling and get stronger again with every step. I still carry crutches in case I lose my balance as I am not allowed to even feather weight bear if I stumble. I am weaning myself off of those crutches after 7 days but will at least carry a cane for the rest of the time in my boot (4 more weeks). But if I had to wear this for 3-6 months I would definitely imagine I can just walk and workout in it without any other aids. On iWalk Day 1: it took me 40 min to go 800m on uneven sandy rolling trail. Day 7: it took me 16 min to do the same trail. I was about as fast as my kids which is not saying much usually but pretty fast considering the 12 screws and two plates in my leg put in 11 days ago. My ankle does not move in the iWalk + Airboot when walking. There is no pain from the movement. Excellent conversation piece with strangers. My insurance (Manulife) covered it 100%. I showed my doctor the research articles on the site about the reduction of blood clots on this device and she was impressed. I find that the vibram sole is very sticky (99% of time helpful) so you need to have adequate lift off otherwise it can get stuck behind you. To prevent this, make sure it’s the right length or a notch lower. Tight at the knee. Perhaps use the handle to “feel” the clearance. When I sit, I take it off, then I use it to prop my foot up, like a monopod. It is the only thing that lets me climb up stairs not on my butt, so thank you for that. Will post update week 12 after injury. Good luck. A coach liked to say….It will get easier later.

First Product itself is good quality. The version i got has lots of padding which helps a lot for comfort. Although it takes a little adjusting to. Once familiar the product feels like it's well thought out and sturdy. Little items like the height adjustment actually has mid stop points on different holes to allow more variability. The straps all are padded. The ability to tighten the straps and then loosen easily is great and well thought out. Really appreciate that. Delivery,. Took a little while to arrive but actually arrived earlier than the indicated date by a good 2 business days. So pleased about that. Delivery was by DPD and box was compact. First use, the website videos are really good. How to assemble it, how to get familiar with it. It feels like the manufacture actually cares to ensure the familiarity and each step is broken down (3 videos all detailing steps ). Personal impact, this can't be understated. As an independent person I value my freedom of movement.. being limited to crutches and being forced to sitting down due to broken foot was depressing. This device I am so happy with. The biggest thing is it allows me freedom of hands when moving which is a big thing for me. I am not back to fully mobile. I feel this is so much better than using armpit or forearm crutches. Highly recommend it. Cost, it's a bit expensive. And the cost on Amazon is more than other sites in Germany by 15percent. But I wanted the value of returning easily. After the first full day with, I would pay more money for it as it improves my quality of life significantly. Overall, highly recommended if you can afford and value your independence. It takes work to get used to but so so so worth it.

これさえあれば二足歩行できる！足骨骨折🩼松葉杖じゃ両手塞がれ何にも出来なくて、しかも脇が痛い、太ももの筋力も激しく落ちるから、これをつければ両手解放して家事炊事洗濯物干せる！外出する際は片方松葉杖か杖あったほうが安全。

Me He podido ir de viaje y dar hasta 20.000 Pasos diarios con una fractura de tobillo por terreno irregular cuestas y escaleras. Requiere un mínimo de Forma física y equilibrio solamente Soy Traumatólogo y sin duda lo Recomiendo

Arrivée dans les temps, produit robuste, facile à monter et confortable. Rapide adaptation pour la marche et permet effectivement de récupérer une certaine autonomie très appréciable. Par contre, livré par le founisseur avec une facture de moins de 150€ dans le colis alors que payé à Amazone plus de 200€!