Crutches vs. Iwalk 3.0 vs Knee Scooter vs Rollator Walker [Reviews]

[@robadair]

I just bought an iwalk FREE 3.0 from Amazon for $159 with free shipping, not sure where you get $300. I put it together today and was immediately walking around and vacuumed my entire downstairs. It works great. I am an active 66 year old younger person

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Amazing! 😊🙏

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I might have to update this. Like I said I do really like it and appears to have improved 😁

[@NancyBakerKrofft]

Good to hear! Very encouraging to hear!

[@Pediatra15]

Good to know that cuase my medical bills are making more damage to me that my surgery 😅😅😅

[@williamfoster5456]

Thanks for the tip, I am looking into the Iwalk on Amazon. Need to be able to get out my door!

[@wendydewitt9254]

I (f 64) have 4 breaks in my foot. If it matters, the doctor called them Lisfranc fractures. I had a long delay in diagnosis and treatment due to no insurance. Then we tried 2.5 months of non weight bearing. Not working, so going for surgery in 3 weeks. I've been using a knee roller, which works well. Dreading winter in Iowa with this, though. But it's the knee roller for me. I have a wheelchair for early on...but it won't fit in my kitchen due to the fridge sticking out. To sum up, this sucks, but I'm getting through it. Thanks for your video 😊

[@EarInn]

It's definitely no fun. I hope you're doing better soon.

[@gangstafish25]

I have had a complete ankle replacement,and 2 tendon surgeries in 1 year. I have crutches,knee roller 2canes,and now the iWALK FREE 3.0. The crutches totally suck. Especially after having rotator cuff surgery a couple of years ago. Knee roller is good for grocery shopping etc. The iWalk is good for around the neighborhood.

[@gz9gjg108]

I just assembled and fitted an iWalk 3.0 and I'm getting ready to try it. I'm being very cautious as I am 67YO with broken ankle, 2 wks post surgery, not yet allowed to put any weight on it. My biggest problem is stairs: without iWalk, I'm only doing stairs on my butt, then I have trouble standing up at the top. Hoping the iWalk is better - no stairs indoors but at all entrances to my home. I have a Knee Rover also, it works great indoors but it's too heavy and doesn't do stairs at all. For stairs, I get out my crutches - arrrrgh!

[@dmariebouie]

Got the iWalk and really like it. Its the only way I can navigate stairs. I practiced a lot and made all the height and strap adjustments to feel comfortable.

[@marieajordan2574]

Hello, i am 64 yea old F. Fell down the steps at home. I di have the iwalk. I only use it for coming down the steps, goung up. And out ti the car. And your right , its for young people. I do live my scooter. I use it for outside to the stire , and soon. I am early in my recovery. 4 weeks post op. My scoiter!! Is everything !!❤

[@flanderstf]

I'm 65 . The IWalk was a lifesaver. I'm in a knee brace for 12 weeks . Learning curve was about 30 seconds. Agree that you need to fit it properly. The sole is Vibram which is pretty slip proof. It is slower than walking at present, BUT this is week 1. I aim to be jogging in a month with it 🙂.

[@debrapeters9876]

I broke my ankle a week ago. I'm an active 5'4", 60-year-old in decent shape. Bought the iWalk 3 from Amazon. It arrived yesterday afternoon. We put it together, fitted it (LOVE iWalk's instructional videos), and now, less than 24 hours later, while I'm not running races with it, I am completely comfortable with it. I still need to pay attention to my walking with it, but I've got 8 more weeks of "no weight on the foot" to get this down pat. I LOVE the iWalk.

[@DennisMurphey]

My wife has broken her foot, today we have crutches from the Hospital that she is too thin and weak and old to use. We took an Ottoman that has wheels She sits on it and can use her good leg to push or pull along except carpet I have to push her thru the carpeted areas and lift the wheels up over the various thresholds we have. We saw the I Walk and i thought it was perfect but her arm strength is bad and balance is worse. We looked for roller stools but only found them in Hair Dresser supplies and they were not exactly safe or effective. She does not see the walker as protecting her foot enough, But maybe after surgery it could work. I thought the knee Scooter would work well. We are close to order one. Then you show the Rollator??? Can she sit on the rollator or get up and walk if she wants. I saw some folks sitting on the Knee Scooter but can we add a peg up front to rest the foot. The rollator with larger wheels might be best for home and shopping if we can get the bad leg some place to rest. I am a retired Engineer and can fabricate stuff. A 3D Printed pad could made to clamp on to the front frame member. I think. Sounds like she wants to try the Knee Walker for the 1str floor and a wheels stool for the 2nd floor. We are pricing the Chair Lift to go between the floors. So far she simply sits on a step and used her arms and good leg to scoot up a step at a time at night then about 11 AM she scoots to come down for the day. So we think the Wheel Chair for going out, knee Scooter on the fist floor, Wheels Stool on the 2nd Floor and Chait lift to go up and down stairs. She is looking a 3 to 6 months recovery and still has weak knees so all these tools may be useful full time after she is healed. Dennis & Margaret

[@Markofsatan]

I broke my ankle a few days ago, struggling with crutches I have just purchased a knee scooter. Sounds like I have made the right choice for me.

[@roni-bn9sr]

im a 17 year old girl with a broken ankle. im using a mix of a walker (for inside the house & short distances) and a wheelchair (for longer distances and outside the house). the walker makes me feel like a total grandma but is very practical and i feel safe and secure using it which is what matters at the end of the day. i mean i know im young so you may ask "why are you using a walker" and thats because i have shit balance. always have, and probably always will. i love the wheelchair because i mean who doesnt like be wheeled around everywhere, lots of princess treatment when on the wheelchair. im excited to walk again but i have a few more weeks left of NWB till i can start PWB. hopefully soon after i start i can ditch the walker and walk on my own at least in the house

[@anitathompson5701]

Hip replacement: As a Senior, I love ❤ my 3-wheel rollater to support and ease pain in my back that has Scoliosis. I can walk easier to doctor appointments, movies, help with balance around the house and lightweight. It folds easy to place in my small sedan car. (I cannot put the 4-wheel Rollater with a seat, into my car and it is much heavier).

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow that's amazing, what brand do you use?

[@susaninthehouse768]

I wish i had the scooter when i broke my ankle back in June. Crutches are horrible. Thanks for sharing !!!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are amazing thank you so much! I wish you the best of healing in your journey!

[@valeriekelly7022]

Using both status post surgery on ankle and metatarsal one. I walk 3.0 worked well around the house. Knee roller worked well when adjusted to correct height difference between two knee heights. I am

[@JoeEngineersThings]

I used iWalk. It took a few days to really get comfortable with it, but I liked it enough to keep it. I’ll be using it again. I you have to be careful on slanted ground. I’m 46 and very active. I know how to use crutches properly but I can’t stand the lack of independence with both arms occupied.

[@katepavelle9465]

I went from non-weight bearing to 50% weight bearing so I started to use my crutches and walker more. It’s great for me knees and my hip, but I started feeling a lot of pain in my wrists and one elbow. I switched to the scooter forvthe daym knowing I will pay for it with knee cap pain later. None of these devices are perfect, but switching it up spreads the stress around the body. i also found ‘Hurt foot workouts” here on KZbin, which are more challenging and fun than my beginner PT exercises. At 58, I need more recovery time so I alternate a leg day, a core day and an upper body day, plus I move around and do a bit of housework. I don’t have access to a pool and haven’t been cleared for the gym yet, but I have a cold plunge tub I use daily to mobilize my body. The temperatures are moderate in the summer, so I can stay for a while, move my knees, and watch the sunrise.

[@frankmichaud9107]

Like the IWalk3.0 for around the apartment. Going to buy knee scooter for my trips to Costco.

[@mikesmadworld]

Torn tendon on my right ankle I am 66 years old they did surgery and the crutches not good ,the knee scoter is fine but it hard to get in out of a car and last I have the IWalk 3.0 I love it just had to take my time walking don’t get in a hurry my balance is not the best but i have no problem .

[@williamfoster5456]

Good to hear that the Iwalk is working for you! I'm reading these reviews to see if it will work for me, non weight bearing for 4-6 weeks, tendon implant and recent shoulder surgery, but pretty strong and good balance.

[@NancyBakerKrofft]

I am delighted that someone gifted me the I walk. Crutches hard on stairs or in small spaces like my house. I am redoing foot surgery and used knee scooter last year as a teacher. Small bumps on surface make it hard to go forward, lots of work on other leg and especially the other knee. Got mine assembled and ready to train with it soon, recovering from hernia surgery and am nearly 69.

[@Jimfromearthoo7]

Good subject doctor. When I was in rehab. I was given a walker for physical therapy. I was doing good but after 100 days when I came out and tried to use the walker on the sidewalks of NYC. I nearly fell a few times. The problem is when you use the walker in a perfect setting no problem but when using it outside with the broken sidewalks,twigs , tree branches etc. it’s a different story. So just want your followers to to be aware of this. Proceed with caution.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Absolutely, it's never easy. Did you find a better solution for the problem?

[@Jimfromearthoo7]

@@DrTomBiernacki yes go slow and steady and proceed with caution.:)

[@kathydeee]

Displaced fracture of a pinky toe has not been healing. . Super frustrating. Apparently can't be sedentary enough for it to heal and function in daily life. The knee scooter has been incredibly helpful at work, I'm a teacher and must move around. The crutches were pretty much useless. Just got an iwalk 3, refurbished from the iwalk web site. Am 56 but in shape and athletic. Immediately took baby steps on the iwalk and now cleaning my house :). Hopeful that it will make yard work and groceries etc much more accessible. Wish i thought of this when i was first injured. I'm thrilled to have a way to be independent & keep weight off my foot so it can heal.

[@duy3o3]

Im no doctor but i own crutches, iwalk, and a knee scooter. I would say the iwalk is great for most things like climbing stairs and walking short distances. But if you will be on your feet for long periods of time, id say the knee scooter is best for that. I think you should have two options.

[@fredhoedt]

I use or have used all those. Just got the Iwalk 3.0 but am 64 and banged up so time will tell. I find that for me each has a place. 2 scooters one foldable the other all terrain, one’s great for outdoors while the other is better suited indoors

[@catherinepascale958]

I'm looking at ankle surgery in the next couple weeks [non-displaced distal tibia fx] in addition to torn / ruptured peroneus brevis tendon on both ankles. I'm looking at the stander for in home use along with using it as a blanket lifter. I'd like to research the rollator for outdoor use [grocery store, swap meets]. Thank you so much for this videos - learned a lot prior to my surgery.

[@janethahughes7344]

My husband rapture his Achilles tenden, and had to have surgery and can’t put any pressure on that leg for atleast 2 weeks, trying to find the best way for him to get around, im leaning towards the knee scooter, he hate the crutches

[@ChristinaDaniels-xr6bc]

Navicular Accessory/kidner procedure: I recommend a knee scooter from the brand knee rover. This has restored my mobility for non weight bearing status for 6 weeks. It cost around 190.

[@gcalzetti]

Been using iwalk now for almost two months and frankly for staircases it is really great. It is rather heavy since robust but allows for walking and I've never fallen once, even manage to walk my dog with it. Like anything takes a couple of days to get the hang of it but sure beats crutches for moving around and you can get things done with it.

[@brentonfrost9569]

Hi I’m 59yrs old, I’ve just had an ankle injury, I’ve got a roller walker so when I move around the house I lift my left leg which has a moon boot on it. So moving around the house my inner thigh is now starting to get painful from keeping the boot lifted. So l will be looking into getting the skooter

[@aaronreizner4489]

I guess I'm only watching this for validation, as i bought the iwalk 3.0 just a couple days after using the awful ER-issued crutches for my Achilles injury. It has exceeded my expectations and i use it all day around the house (with breaks of sitting). It is so well engineered, down to things like the clever dual-adjustment strap system. I get the impression that being version "3.0" the company has improved the deaign each time. I bet ber 1.0 was a stinker 😅. Also, WATCH THE SETUP VIDEOS! I believe it is essential to watch the iwalk tutorials (unit comes with a QR code that takes you to their KZbin page) in order to properly set up the various adjustment points. The thigh supports and particularly tricky and important to get right as they ensure the foot pad hits the ground level with each step. 5:09 5:09 5:09

[@bmannichols4157]

I had a ankle operation and I bought the i-walk 3.0 and it works great for me because I have stairs in my house and a sunk in living room.

[@charlesboyer8811]

How is it on the back and neck I have a bad back and just had neck surgery Trying to avoid ankle surgery because I have PTTD

[@user-jo5fw5pp3q]

I need to be non weight bearing for 2 months and cannot rely on a knee scooter the entire time as my knee hurts when using it. Because the iwalk looks like the pressure will also be on the knee, I cannot use the iwalk and do not have sufficient strength for the crutches. I am looking at the Freedom Leg and it does not seem to need any special strength or balance. Have you seen it and can you do a review on the Freedom Leg?

[@abigaildawn2996]

I find the knee scooter is very physically demanding. I have just had a below knee amputation and have found the iwalk super helpful, but use some forearm crutches at the moment for stability especially outside. To be honest a electrically assisted knee scooter would be so use full though the back pain may still be present

[@kimartist]

My (retired) nurse friend suggested a knee scooter for my stroke recovery. I am 60 but was a power lifter before my stroke, so I have muscle strength, just need to reactivate it. My 40 lb wheelchair chair is way too heavy/bulky to get in & out of car & I tried a rollator, but I got too exhausted after about 20 feet & it had to be returned to store, because I found out on my first trip out it would only turn to the left 😳😱 So my friend who knows I'm athletic, good balance & frustrated by hobbling along thought maybe the knee scooter for me?

[@christinamariemack4076]

I think the knee schooler works best

[@your_royal_highness]

It took me 5 seconds to realize the Iwalk wasnt for me. I could imagine falling down and injuring another part of my body. My knee roller could be used indoors but I use it outside. I got the fully foldable Knee Rover Go but just dropping the steering stem or putting the seats of my suv down make it easier to take with. It is fairly easy to get around tight spots and I feel safer, as long as the brake works

[@RanaRachelle247]

My knee rover has been a life saver! I’ve had close calls on the crutches being non weight bearing, and have ribcage arthritis that they aggravate causing chest spasms. Was able to make it around the airports over new years! I regret not splurging on the all terrain option though, as my treatment could be rather lengthy with multiple breaks. Definitely worth it!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow amazing, I love the knee scooter personally. The iWalk is very cool and those who love it love it, but I feel like a lot of people just never get comfortable with it, especially with fast movement and putting it on and off

[@DrTomBiernacki]

How is your foot doing? and what scooter are you using?

[@RanaRachelle247]

@@DrTomBiernacki thank you for asking. The foot is doing well, only have occasional zings on the fifth metatarsal area, top of foot and 4th and 5th toe area. Swelling is much better with compression socks I recently started using from your videos, although mine are much cuter. I have the Knee Rover Economy because I bought it before the MRI when they found more fractures than the Jones. I’m 5 weeks in today, he’ll decide after nexts weeks views when I can walk in the boot. I stepped into a sprinkle box without a lid while leaf blowing, ironically our yard is zero scaped. The hip bruise and pain from the rocks is finally fading which helped take the focus off my foot lol. Fortunately I’m a housewife, but we are frequently fliers. Don’t want my companion pass to go to waste like it did in 2020, so the scooter was a great buy to stay mobile.

[@RanaRachelle247]

I considered it, but am a bit of a klutz. With menopausal belly fat and a weak bladder I wanted something I felt sturdier on. My son would have loved that though when he tore his Achilles in high school football. He had great balance. We opted for a wheelchair and crutches in his case. His friends loved pushing him around school and were so helpful.

[@glenndenny7350]

57 year old ruptured achilles iwalk 3.0 was the way to go for me. I am in shape and worked out every day also play ice hockey. I do think if your my age and not in good shape this would not be for you. Got it on Amazon for 150.

[@chrisgomez1840]

when they said i had 3 fractures on my right foot i wasnt really told to use a scooter,crutches or any of de options u said for my booted ankle

[@williamfoster5456]

I have just had a torn tendon repair with an implant and my knee scooter is great. Turns really easy and I can also pick it up, it is a bit heavy. I am no weight bearing at all on one foot. Only problem is getting out of house, steps are high, had help and used scooter twice, it's the up that is hard. Good luck, I would try a scooter and I am looking into the Iwalk.

[@helengigante4038]

Highly recommend the Triumph Escape rollator if you need a rollator long term… Why? It can fold up in a nano sec and roll while folded ie: for narrow areas in apts/houses supermkts stores etc and handlebars are slightly slanted ie: your wrists aren’t in a 90 degree position There are also indoor rollators that aid in moving around with laundry trays for serving etc ie Rollz Strandler etc…also: a shopping tip… Amazon UK site is much better for premium rollators than the American site Basically, European designs are light years ahead of the American market

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow that is amazing to hear. I need to order a few of these and test them out 😊❤️🙏

[@DrTomBiernacki]

That is an excellent recommendation

[@gangstafish25]

The iWALK 3.0 is $159.99. My insurance covered it. My knee scooter was $180.00. My crutches are $5.00 on Amazon.

[@williamfoster5456]

Where did you find your knee scooter for $180.00? I am renting one, but may need it long and it's $75 month.

[@SylvieZ]

I have EDS and just severely sprained my ankle. I was wondering if I could combine crutches with the iwalk for splinting the load extra load between my hips and shoulders?

[@julieseier4201]

Been falling I almost in falling down the stair but I found a solution on it to sit on the stairs on your butt and hanging on the stairs I do it in the house on places I have walker now I got mine taken care of taking care of when it happens do exercise and take pills for because you see I pass out and goes in to spining

[@davechavezjr5399]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to put something like this together. I just received the IWalk 3.0 and will begin training myself on how to use it. I also have a knee scooter on reserve and am debating whether I will need that. My longer distance needs are minimal except Costco runs, so I am not sure I will even need it. Your video will help me decide.

[@troy9616]

Did not see the Freedom Leg in this comparison.

[@gz9gjg108]

Don't buy an el cheapo knee roller, they.don't have steering stops and will tip over. The Knee Rover is sturdier, has better safer steering, and a good brake. Get a reusable shopping bag or a bucket, and you can carry your meals without spilling. Get an insulated coffee mug with a screw-on lid too.

[@williamfoster5456]

Great tips, I love my knee roller, it's heavy enough to lean on, and has a basket on the front.

[@ggebhard1]

You will change your mind, about crutches, when you see the advancements in the brand named “Mobi Legs”. These crutches will be perfect for you to review! Here’s the differences that make them stand out above all others. 1. The shoulder mechanism, under the arms, moves with the patient. The shoulder structure not only moves up and down, but totally rotates back and forth with the movement of the shoulders as the patient walks, causing total eliminating of any pain, under the arms. No more towels and duct tape with Mobi Legs!!! 2. The Mobi Leg crutch has single pole legs that are molded to fit any size person, no matter how short or how tall! There are two adjustments for length. One at the top to adjust the length from the underarms down to the hands and another adjustment from the knee down to the foot, making these crutches a perfect length for any size person! Also adding perfect stability. 3. The handles are molded with a slight slant to relieve the pressure on the hands. The flatter, wider handles distribute the weight evenly across the palm of the hand, no longer causing any pain! Mobi Legs are very comfortable!! They move with the patient’s stride of each step. 4. Lastly, the rubber tip at the end of the crutch is no longer round, but oblong with a rounded bottom that allows the patient to take a full step, eliminating hopping and skipping on the patient’s good leg. All of these improvements will help the patient, as they are walking with a natural stride, possibly making a shorter duration of physical therapy. And perhaps, the best attribute to these crutches, is the elimination of injuries to other joints like the shoulder, wrists, ankles and especially the back and hips. I whole heartedly recommend Mobi Leg crutches. Yes, they are more expensive, but there’s no price more worthy, when it comes to eliminating pain and adding comfort while a person is already suffering. I have loaned mine out to friends, many times, making them well worth the cost! I need to add that I am in no way associated with the company that makes Mobi Legs. When I had my knee replaced, my wrists were too weak to use a walker. I also have Fibromyalgia, so anything that helps eliminate pain, is priceless, in my book!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow amazing post! I was no aware of these 😊🙏❤️

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I will try to get a sample and review these 😊🙏❤️

[@ams20518]

Thank you for so much great information!

[@marplemartin8122]

How exactly are you to use a walker or a "rollator" with a broken ankle

[@DrTomBiernacki]

With your cast and boot, you can put your knee on it, or light touch, while putting most of your weight on the rollator. Majority of the weight is offloaded.

[@frankmichaud9107]

Knee scooter is Not Hands free,momo.😂

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Knee scooter...waste of money.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You don't like it?

[@robadair]

I disagree. I can join my daughter and granddaughter on long walks around the neighborhood while I cruise alongside the stroller. I just got the I-walk and that is great for around the house and dealing with stairs.

[@hebrewhammer8571]

Knee scooter. Safest

[@williamfoster5456]

Sorry to hear that. I can't use crutches, my scooter is awesome, can pretty much take care of myself, no weight bearing on torn tendon surgical foot & ankle.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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