Knee Walker

Have you ever heard of a knee walker? If not, the name may conjure up several different images of walking on your knees, but this is not the case at all. Knee walkers are handy mobility devices that are useful for those people who have injured their foot or ankle. A knee walker is a wonderful substitute for crutches. If you have used crutches for a long period of time, you know how painful your underarms, forearms or hands can get. Knee walkers can relieve those sore hands and arms.

The knee walker can be rented or purchased. If you have a broken ankle or foot, you will probably recover in a few weeks and renting a walker would be more ideal and cost efficient than purchasing it. On the other hand, if you have a prolonged injury or an illness that prevents you from walking on one of your feet or ankles, the knee walker is the perfect solution.

The knee walker typically has four wheels, two in the front and two in the back, which gives the user more stability. You do not have to worry about it tipping over. To use the walker, simply place your knee on the fully padded seat of the injured foot or ankle and push the entire device with your good leg. Soon, you are moving about freely without the limitations of crutches. The knee walker is excellent for students who need to get around campus, employees working in an office or people who need to get around their house.

The knee walker is a favorite and an alternative to using crutches, especially when your arms do not have the strength to lift you on crutches, which can often lead to further injuries. That's why we recommend the walkers over conventional crutches. Additionally, many insurance companies will pay for the use of knee walkers regardless if you rent one or purchase it. Check with your insurance company to see if you are covered.

Many people who have severe arthritis in one of their ankles or feet use the walker for longer distances, because it makes it much easier to get around. The units are completely portable, so loading it up in a vehicle is not an issue at all because most walkers are relatively lightweight. If you carry a purse or other items, there are also walkers with baskets attached to the front, which is very useful. When you use a knee walker, you will find you can go to many of the places you were unable to go in the past, because the crutches were too inconvenient and too uncomfortable.