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Many people have seen knee walkers in use, but don’t actually know what they’re called. This can make it hard to know what you’re looking for when you want to ditch the crutches for one of those neat little knee scooter things. In fact, they have a lot of different names that you might search under.

Knee walker, or as some say, kneewalker, is the proper name for this type of orthopedic knee support. Often used, though, are terms like knee scooter, which seems descriptive of the actual function. Other terms that get tossed about are “leg caddy”, “roll about”, or “RollerAid.” This last one is actually a brand name – like saying you need a Kleenex instead of a tissue!

Knee walkers allow you almost full mobility even when one foot or ankle is out of commission. They let you stand straight, with both hands free when you need them. Their only disadvantage is one shared by every

The different types of brakes on the various walkers and rollators on the market can be very confusing, but we’re here to help! Read on for a close-up look at some of the different braking systems available, and maybe you’ll find something that will help you choose your next rollator.

• Loop-lock brakes are the hard plastic hand loops found under the handlebars of many rollators. Users squeeze both loops to stop the rollator temporarily, and lock it in place by pushing the loops down. These brakes respond fast and provide great security, but they can be tiring if you have weak hands.
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• Push-down brakes are brakes that engage when you lean on the handlebars of a rollator. These brakes are great for heavier users or users with weak hands. They do not have any locking mechanism,
  
  
  
  

Stay off that ankle! For eight weeks?! How are you going to survive without going crazy? For many of us assigned to crutches or a wheelchair for any period of recovery time, the restrictions can seem impossible to live with, and after a few days, terminal boredom sets in. There are only so many times we can reread War and Peace, after all. Well, we’re here to help! We’ve compiled a list of things you can do to pass the time while confined to your crutches or wheelchair.

First of all, realize that you are by no means doomed to stay in your home. With a rollator/transport chair, you can go out and about, and have a guaranteed place to rest when you get tired. Even better, your friends or family can push you as you rest, so you can keep up with them. Another option is the iWALKFREE hands-free crutch, which allows active people to remain active throughout their recovery. With a little

So you’re injured, or you’re recovering from surgery, or for whatever reason you’re supposed to stay off your ankle for a few weeks, and you’ve acquired a pair of crutches to use for that time. But they’re more of a hassle than you ever thought they’d be, aren’t they? Whether chafing under your arms or keeping both hands occupied whenever you stand up, there’s no denying that big, clunky crutches seem to cause more problems than they solve.

Lucky for you, many of those problems have solutions, and they come in the varying forms of crutch accessories. “Accessories for crutches,” you say? Yes! Yes, indeed! They exist, and they may just have the answers you are looking for.

Do rough, barely padded crutches leave bruises on your sides and raw chafing on your fingers? Too often, standard crutches from a hospital or insurance company have thin padding that leads to secondary injuries. In cases like these, auxiliary crutch pad covers can do a