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iWALKFree Hands Free Crutch The first of its kind in the world, iWALKFree is a revolutionary hands-free crutch designed to meet the mobility needs of people with non-weight bearing lower leg injuries. iWALKFree is a potent alternative to traditional crutches, allowing its users self-sufficiency through the full use of their arms and hands and the opportunity to take an active part in their lives and their rehabilitation. The device supports the knee and upper leg using a universal, ambidextrous fastening system that allows for almost any adjustment for user height and leg size. The Hands-Free Crutch has been designed to be comfortable, lightweight, and compact. It is easy to assemble and fully adjustable to meet the needs of adults and young people of varying height. It is strongly recommended that the device be adjusted by an accredited physiotherapist or orthopedic technologist prior to its initial use. To assemble and fit iWALKFree: With the user seated with leg bent at a 90-degree angle, measure the distance from the back of knee to the ground of the unaffected limb. This determines the height for the top of the tray To attach the tray, unlock the front cam clip; disengage locking pin; slide tray onto the beam; lock pins; lock cam clip at the front of the tray To attach the straps*, unlock cam clip of lower strap; slide onto beam just above knee; lock cam clip; repeat with upper strap; slide onto beam just below groin; lock cam clip Install beam cap *all straps can be fl
The hands-free crutch. A device that promises new freedom of mobility and self-sufficiency for those with non weight-bearing lower leg injuries. ... PROS: (1) You can use your hands. (2) Light weight (3) Easy to walk in. (4) Most cons are easily remedied. (5) Durable - will last longer than needed for injuries or surgeries ... CONS: (1) Need to be overall in good athletic shape with good balance...
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Strengths: Hands-free use. I couldnt even cook (with the crutches) until I got the iWalkFree. And the "good leg" on crutches takes all the weight. With iWalk, I get to put weight back on the "bad
Weakness: It did take a little getting used to, but the freedom it provides was soooooo worth it! It might not be the best option for those that may be overweight or without coordination.
I have had the unfortunate luck to have sprained my right ankle now 17 times, the most recent was 3/17/2011. I was out (non-weight bearing) for almost 2 weeks on a sprain. I had the great luck to have a friend with an iWalkFree. He taught me how to use it in about 5 minutes. It did take a little getting used to, but the freedom it provides was soooooo worth it! It might not be the best option for...
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