How To Use A Medical Knee Scooter [Broken Foot & Leg Scooters]

🦶Do you have a Medical Scooter or a Knee Scooter? WATCH these tips before you USE IT!🦶
We go over the BEST tips for a scoot for knee offloading. These medical scooters, scooters for a broken foot, sprained ankle or broken ankle can cost a lot of money to rent. Rather than rent a knee scooter, buy a knee scooter instead, it can be just about the same price! So use these leg scooter. walker scooter and knee scooter tips for your benefit!
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Best Scooters For The Knee & Broken Foot or Ankle Supplies:
Best Tall Aircast Boot: geni.us/AircastBoot (Amazon)
Best Short Aircast Boot: geni.us/ShortAircast (Amazon)
Aircast Sock: geni.us/AircastSock (Amazon)
Best Shoe Level (Opposite Foot): geni.us/ShoeLevel (Amazon)
Shoe Cover (For Walking): geni.us/BootCover (Amazon)
Shower Cover for Cast: geni.us/ShowerCover (Amazon)
Best Knee Scooter: geni.us/zA2A2uo (Amazon)
Best Budget Knee Scooter: geni.us/KneeScooter (Amazon)
Best Ankle Braces:
Best Overall Ankle Stability Brace: geni.us/GreatBrace (Amazon)
Best Overall Compression Ankle Brace: geni.us/GreatCompressionBrace (Amazon)
Best Budget Ankle Stability Brace: geni.us/AnkleStability (Amazon)
Best Budget Compression Ankle Brace: geni.us/AnkleCompression (Amazon)
Best Overall Orthotic: geni.us/PowerStepOrthotics (Amazon)
Best Heavy Duty Orthotic: geni.us/HeavyDutyOrthotics (Amazon)
Best Orthotics:
Best Overall Orthotic: geni.us/PowerStepOrthotics (Amazon)
Best Heavy Duty Orthotic: geni.us/HeavyDutyOrthotics (Amazon)
Best Women’s Orthotic: geni.us/BestWomensOrthotic (Amazon)
Best Affordable 3/4 Orthotic: geni.us/ShortLengthOrthotics (Amazon)
Best sub $25 Soft Orthotic: geni.us/BudgetSoftOrthotic (Amazon)
Best sub $25 Budget Orthotic: geni.us/BudgetOrthotic (Amazon)
Best Carbon Insole(For Broken or Stiff Toes) geni.us/CarbonInsole (Amazon)
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[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@caroldean4417]

just broke my 5th metatarsal - proximal. i am stage 4 breast cancer. i broke the foot on day 3 of 5 radiation pain therapy to bones in R shoulder and L hip. it is too painful to use crutches of any kind, walkers of any kind, and a wheel chair is just a bit too much for my arms to manage also and very painful to lower back and L hip. my insurance, Tricare Prime, won’t pay for rental since my foot injury is not related to surgery. Veteran military insurance, “Thank you veterans for serving, writing the ultimate “blank check”, thank you wives for sticking by their sides and taking care of them but now that you are retired you can pay to keep your insurance we told you “you would earn for 20+ yrs of service” and oh yeah....we won’t be making any exceptions for any one even if it is only to help a dying wifes pain.”

[@irisjackson9020]

Broken fibula

[@jackierizzi4828]

I broke my fibula, right above the ankle.

[@kimgillespie1740]

I've a fractured fibula and crutches suck. I bought the All Terrain Knee Rover 3 wheeler and it's a game changer, especially indoors. I'm now able to prepare my meals and do other things for myself around the house. It goes right up over rugs, sidewalks and in gravel, no problem!

[@michaelwalker1527]

I fractured mine on the lake yesterday! Crutches suck

[@txlangster6276]

One bit of advice from someone who was on a scooter for past 3 months, put the scooter's brake on (lock it) every time you stop.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Hope you are ok!

[@txlangster6276]

@@DrTomBiernacki Torn Achilles (surgical) so it's going slow.

[@carmenvaughan4597]

100% agree. Nothing like getting cocky transferring when you're zero weight bearing and have it roll away!!! LOL! (well, LOL now....not then!)

[@stevekrause5931]

Love your videos. Thank you very much!

[@jeankelly5859]

Thanks for the scooter advice!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We appreciate you watching and contributing Jean! If possible, we would appreciate a quick rating (hopefully good), and it makes a HUGE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review We are working hard every day to make better and more meaningful content! This is what keeps us going for sure.

[@tiffanie-888]

I was looking for a video that demonstrated someone using the scooter. That would have made this video extremely helpful. Great tips regardless. Thank you.

[@angelac8812]

Ha! Great after being on it for 3 weeks and 5 falls. Lol 😂. I wish I found this sooner!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Oh no! I am sorry to hear about your 5 falls. I hope that you get better soon. You are a great fan, and we appreciate you! 😊❤🙏 If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you; these make a HUGE difference to us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EBM/review Thanks again for watching! All the best to you Angela!

[@eddsiu]

Great video Dr! Regarding your comment at 1:58 - I work for a company that has a knee scooter with swivel wheels that allows the scooter to make stable 90 degree turns-aptly called The Swivelmate. We've had great feedback from customers being able to use it around the house and make tight corners or around kitchen counters.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Excellent! That could be very useful for sure

[@thistime1483]

These are a great idea. I'm surprised it took so long for someone to come up with the idea.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Scooter works well, especially combined with a walker and supporting equipment like a even up shoe leveler.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Hope you feel better and don't need one much longer!

[@tictac9367]

Can i use that if i got a rod and screws in my tibia surgery 6 weeks ago

[@westfield90]

GF had a distal spiral tibial and fibular fracture right above the ankle. A rod from the knee downwards and plate and screws at the ankle. Is this scooter advisable for her to place the shin on the scooter with the ankle hanging off?

[@stampingwithtricustomdesig6172]

Can you usean knee scooter with a boot

[@Gummy_Pop.]

My doctor said i can use a scooter however theres about 2-3 steps at the entrance...any tips?

[@sandrauribe2714]

So this looks very helpful but even though it's been almost 10 years post OP for knee replacement and its it's very difficult with some pain. How or what can be helpful to get around. I'd love to be able to get around easier than in a wheelchair as I don't do well on crutches at all and ended up having to have a shoulder replacement because of a very bad fall. I'd love to hear some suggestions, thanks!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow, we appreciate the kind words and your watching. The Iwalk 3.0 might be a strong option that is an alternative, but with the knee replacement this might be difficult geni.us/Iwalk geni.us/OutdoorRollatorWalker This type of upright walker might be an option as well. If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thank you for being such a great fan, and we appreciate you watching!

[@rhappycamper213]

Good information, but the videos in the back are distracting.

[@ellengayle8103]

Any advice for using the knee scooter on sloped surfaces? Leaving my home in any way involves going either up or down a slope

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Slopes are always tough for sure! Flat surfaces can be tough enough as well.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch, that is tough for sure! We really hope you feel better. Just make sure to see a podiatrist in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching!

[@beingme5655]

I’ve broken my 1st & 2nd metatarsal bones & cracked my 3rd. I have a chronic pain condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in my right hand after being bitten by my cat. I got a serious infection & it took 16 operations & months of multiple IV antibiotics until the infection cleared. Despite physio I’ve lost all function in it. Having no function of my right hand means I’m unable to use crutches or a walker. My doctor recommended a knee scooter which I hired out & it arrived today. It’s the only way I’m able to get around the ground floor of my home. I use my right forearm in place of the hand & it’s going to take patience & practice to get used to the knee scooter but I just wondered if you hand any ideas or advice for someone in my position? Many thanks Vicky, from the UK 🇬🇧

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpTNdpWOeshrnqs A device like a walker might be a little bit easier in the mean time.

[@yogadmc]

Is there any particular scooter you would recommend? what's the name of the one you're showing in the video?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We link some favorites in the show notes!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Generally save some $ and get a reliable budget one is where we see people have most success.

[@yogadmc]

@@DrTomBiernacki Thanks. Hadn't seen the notes. Excellent.

[@lour7753]

I just had a heel spur removed from my Achilles tendon. it’s called a Haglund’s deformity. Had to detach my Achilles tendon to shave the bone.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Hope you are feeling better!

[@DennisMurphey]

Hey my wife has a LisFranc fracture, she wants a Knee scooter for the house, She can NOT put weight on her foot. You suggest a walker for inside getting around why? Dennis

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHu6eXmEnduIjNk this video should help! 😊

[@destinyforreal9744]

Someone suggested to me to get more cushy wheels

[@paulastrong7571]

I'm having arthroscopic surgery on my ankle. All of those exercises would be for way after surgery? He wants me to do leg raises to help rule out any chance of blood clots.

[@korishea]

You probably already had surgery, so how soon after surgery did he have you do your exercises? I read this and from experience I immediately thought, she’s going to be doing those leg lifts pretty soon after surgery, possibly even the next day. It’s surprising how soon you can go back to non weight bearing exercise.

[@paulastrong7571]

@@korishea oh yeah! That feels like a lifetime ago! In October I had knee replacement surgery. That's been a doozy! Had my right knee done five years ago and that was easier. This time I'm having issues. 😵‍💫 Hopefully it will all work out. On my way there today!

[@caroldean4417]

just broke my 5th metatarsal - proximal. i am stage 4 breast cancer. i broke the foot on day 3 of 5 radiation pain therapy to bones in R shoulder and L hip. i need a knee scooter. it is too painful to use crutches of any kind, walkers of any kind, and a wheel chair is just a bit too much for my arms to manage also and very painful to lower back and L hip. my insurance, Tricare Prime, won’t pay for rental since my foot injury is not related to surgery. Veteran military insurance, “Thank you veterans for serving, writing the ultimate “blank check”, thank you wives for sticking by their sides and taking care of them but now that you are retired you can pay to keep your insurance we told you “you would earn for 20+ yrs of service” and oh yeah....we won’t be making any exceptions for any one even if it is only to help a dying wifes pain.”

[@DrTomBiernacki]

That is tough Im really sorry to hear that.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

The toughest part about insurance is they are sometimes they are thereason prices are so high in the first place... then you waste hours talking to them...And then they don't pay anyway. Triple whammy.

[@sandicacroitoru2620]

Ce preț are?😢😢😢 am nevoie

[@DLSamuels1952]

Age and arthritis in my right foot - surgery is needed

[@stephaniesanders3573]

How the hell can you use a walker when you have a BROKEN ankle or foot... you can't put weight on it!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Knee scooter is for your knee, walker let's you rest all of your body weight on the walker(hardly any left on your foot)

[@TeamHomewardFound]

Who else is here to learn how to kick-flip this thing? 🖐🏾

[@jesusreturning3003]

You can also use a stool with wheels at home to get around or to use to rest your knee on, great when your in the kitchen and need to clean or cook, I just rest my knee on the stool. Scooters are great if you have the extra cash :) Jesus bless you, His coming soon, Revlation 6, dont take theMark :)

[@HRCnailsANDdiving]

I’m borrowing a knee scooter for free but it’s too tall for my knee :/

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We really hope that you feel better, that is tough for sure! We really hope start to improve Just make sure to see a podiatrist or your primary care doctor in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching!

[@brunanew]

Why use a knee scooter if you're already using a boot?

[@stevekrause5931]

I'm using one with a boot because at this time, I'm not allowed to put pressure on my boot.

[@stephanieporter3549]

I hate this thing.. everything on it is loose. I don’t feel safe using it at all.

[@KittyKatrinaU]

You lost me when you had the gall to actually laugh about people with broken bones falling due to not checking their scooters. That is ugly & I'll get my advice from a more respectful "professional".

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Am I laughing?