Description
How iWalk Works:iWALKFREE is really simple idea. Conventional crutches use your hands and arms to support your weight, while the iWalk medical crutch uses the uninjured parts of your leg to support your weight when you stand or walk. In essence you kneel on the lower leg platform which bears most of your weight.Through an odd trick of anatomy, you can comfortably kneel on your shin for extended periods without experiencing discomfort or fatigue.The three straps cinch around your leg to stabilize you during standing and walking. Your hands and arms are not involved.So why, again, would you want to use conventional crutches? Crutch Use & Fittings:What sort of injuries is the iWALK 2.0 crutch best suited for?Typical injuries that a hands-free crutch are appropriate for include (but are not limited to) any sprain, strain, fracture, dislocation or surgery to the lower leg, ankle or foot. Common conditions we experience are sprained ankles, fractures of the lower leg, foot or ankle, Achilles tendon injuries and surgeries, foot surgeries such as bunion or foot ulcer correction. The iWALK 2.0 crutch is also useful as a gateway device during prosthetic limb transition periods or as a shower/swim prosthetic for users of permanent prosthetic limbs. In short, if you’ve sustained an injury to your lower calf, ankle or foot, and you need to be non-weight bearing, then iWALK 2.0 crutch is a great option to avoid the pain and inconvenience of conventional crutches. If you are suffering from lower leg, foot, and ankle injuries and are required to be non-weight bearing during recovery, then you can use the iWalk 2.0 crutch to improve your quality of life during rehabilitation.However, every injury is unique, so we always recommend that you consult with your health care professional before choosing any rehabilitation device. How can I determine if I am a good candidate for the iWalk crutch?Prior to your injury you were not challenged by normal ambulatory activities such as walking, climbing stairs, etc. Your injury is to one leg (or foot, ankle or Achilles tendon) only. You are between 4’10� (147CM) and 6’6� (198cm). The iWALK 2.0 is fully adjustable for a wide range of heights and leg sizes. If you fall outside of this range, contact us for an individual assessment first. You are between 4’10� (147CM) and 6’6� (198cm). The iWALK 2.0 is fully adjustable for a wide range of heights and leg sizes. If you fall outside of this range, contact us for an indiv
