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

Incomplete product received

Not suitable for older people, sitting is a big issue

I’m extremely happy with the iWALK 3.0. I just received it today after a very bad ankle sprain, and it’s already making a big difference. The setup was simple by following the step-by-step videos, and I was able to start using it right away. Compared to traditional crutches, this feels like a game changer my arms were getting sore before, and now I can move around more comfortably and feel more independent. I haven’t used it outside yet, but so far it has really helped me move around at home and feel more stable. Overall, I’m very happy with it so far and feel it was worth the purchase.

Suite à une rupture du tendon d’Achille avec interdiction totale d’appui, les béquilles classiques sont rapidement devenues difficiles à supporter, notamment à cause des douleurs aux poignets et aux bras. Vivant au premier étage sans ascenseur, chaque déplacement était devenu très contraignant. Ce dispositif a été une vraie solution : il permet de se déplacer sans poser le pied tout en gardant les mains libres, ce qui change complètement le quotidien et redonne une vraie autonomie. J’ai pu reprendre des activités simples comme cuisiner, ranger ou faire mes courses sans dépendre de quelqu’un. Un petit temps d’adaptation est nécessaire au début, mais une fois bien réglé, l’utilisation devient fluide et naturelle. Sur sol lisse, la stabilité est très bonne. En revanche, sur des surfaces irrégulières comme les pavés, il faut rester vigilant, bien lever la jambe et anticiper ses appuis pour éviter de trébucher. Avec un plâtre montant assez haut sur la jambe, il peut être utile d’ajouter une petite épaisseur (comme un torchon plié) au niveau de l’appui pour plus de confort et éviter les frottements sous le genou. Le tampon antidérapant est très efficace, ce qui impose de bien ajuster la hauteur pour ne pas être freiné dans le mouvement. L’installation peut sembler un peu technique au départ, mais les attaches rapides deviennent très simples à utiliser une fois le coup de main pris. Après plusieurs semaines d’utilisation, ce dispositif m’a été d’une grande aide pendant ma convalescence. Il offre une liberté de mouvement précieuse et constitue une excellente alternative aux béquilles classiques.

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。

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.