I broke my ankle (fibula with tendon strains and tears) and been using the iWalk for 7 days. PROS: - Hands free. Can cook in the kitchen no problem. - No crutches no underarm pain. - Easy to get around the house (without rugs). - Easier to traverse stairs than using crutches, but you must go down stairs backwards and hold on to the railing. - A bit awkward at first, but after a few hours you get the hang of it. CONS: - Knee and shin take a LOT of pressure and pain. I'm just over 200lbs and developed blisters on my knee and shin area. The heavier you are, the worse this will be. Extra padding/foam is necessary if you plan to wear it for extended periods. - My lower back, calf, knee and hip flexor (of my good leg) were all pretty sore a few days after I started using it. Compensation from these muscles causes a lot of physical fatigue. BE CAREFUL: - If your house has rugs, it's very easy to stub the foot pad and fall. - Do not get cocky with it. Walk slowly and ALWAYS hold on to the railing when going up and down stairs.
Great tutorial! I will undergo surgery on my left foot in a few days. I will begin training myself on how to use the IWalk as soon as I receive it. This tutorial will help tremendously. 👍
I broke my ankle (fibula with tendon strains and tears) and been using the iWalk for 7 days.
PROS:
- Hands free. Can cook in the kitchen no problem.
- No crutches no underarm pain.
- Easy to get around the house (without rugs).
- Easier to traverse stairs than using crutches, but you must go down stairs backwards and hold on to the railing.
- A bit awkward at first, but after a few hours you get the hang of it.
CONS:
- Knee and shin take a LOT of pressure and pain. I'm just over 200lbs and developed blisters on my knee and shin area. The heavier you are, the worse this will be. Extra padding/foam is necessary if you plan to wear it for extended periods.
- My lower back, calf, knee and hip flexor (of my good leg) were all pretty sore a few days after I started using it. Compensation from these muscles causes a lot of physical fatigue.
BE CAREFUL:
- If your house has rugs, it's very easy to stub the foot pad and fall.
- Do not get cocky with it. Walk slowly and ALWAYS hold on to the railing when going up and down stairs.
Thank you so much. I been depressed only getting around with a walker. I am an amputee
Great tutorial!
Great tutorial! I will undergo surgery on my left foot in a few days. I will begin training myself on how to use the IWalk as soon as I receive it. This tutorial will help tremendously. 👍
I have a neoprene cast on, can I still use the iwalk with the cast on?
Se puede usar con anputacion por debajo de la rodilla?
No
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