iWALK3.0 Hands Free Crutch - Pain Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters for Below the Knee Non-Weight Bearing Injuries Only

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If you’re not comfortable or don’t feel safe walking down stairs on your crutches, you can scoot down them on your butt. Weight bearing as tolerated: This means you can use your full weight as often as you can without feeling pain or other symptoms. Don’t push beyond your limits unless your healthcare provider tells you it’s OK. Use your crutch to support your weight as you move forward — make sure not to put more pressure on your recovering leg than your healthcare provider says is OK. Slide down one step using your strong leg and the hand that’s not holding your crutches to brace yourself. Before you leave, a physiotherapist or occupational therapist will talk to you about managing daily activities and home exercise programmes. Following the exercises early on in your recovery will help with the long-term strength and movement in your knee.

After some injuries or surgeries, your healthcare provider might say you only need to use one crutch. Ligament or tendon injuries: Your healthcare provider might prescribe crutches if you experience an injury like an Achilles tendon rupture or tendinitis.It's important to follow the advice the hospital gives you on looking after your knee to have a good recovery. Recovering in hospital Most crutches can be adjusted using a sliding mechanism. Ask your healthcare provider or physical therapist for help fitting the length to your body before using them. Sports injuries: All kinds of injuries from sprains, to ACL tears or a torn meniscus can require you to use crutches while you recover. Toe touch for balance only: Only put your toe on the ground to lightly stabilize yourself and regain your balance. Don’t apply any weight or pressure on it. Underarm (axillary) crutches: Underarm crutches are the most common type of crutch. They have a padded top that fits under your arm below your armpit, a straight frame and a handgrip.

It’s important to walk safely with crutches while you’re recovering. If you’ve had a surgery, you might need to start moving as soon as the next day. Your surgeon will tell you when you should start walking. It may take several months or longer to fully recover from a knee replacement. This can vary depending on your age and general health.Step down with your recovering leg to meet your crutches. Put even pressure on your crutches’ handgrips for support then bring your strong leg down to meet your recovering leg. Going down stairs can be harder than walking up stairs, especially if you’re still getting used to your crutches. Go slowly and make sure your strong leg is safely on the step below you before shifting your weight or moving down. How much weight or pressure you can put on your leg, knee, ankle or foot depends on why you need crutches and how far into your recovery you are. Your healthcare provider, surgeon or physical therapist will advise how much weight you can lean on your recovering side — the medical term is “weight bearing.” Some of the terms they might use include: You'll have help from nurses and physiotherapists to start walking soon after the operation so you can go home as soon as possible. You'll need crutches or a walking frame at first. Recovering at home If you’re not comfortable or don’t feel safe walking up stairs on your crutches, you can hop up them on your butt.

After the operation, you'll spend some time in a recovery room where you may be given medicines to help with the pain.

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Climbing up stairs can be dangerous if you try to go too fast. Make sure to go slowly and regain your balance before moving on to the next step. If it’s possible, have someone help you, especially the first few times. Partial weight baring or a certain percentage: Your healthcare provider will say you can use a certain percentage of your weight — like 50% or 80%. This isn’t usually a literal amount that you can’t go above — it’s more like a guide to help you understand how much you can use your recovering leg. Picture putting that amount of your usual weight down as you stand, walk and move. Surgery: You might need crutches after surgery on your lower body, including common procedures like arthroscopic surgery. You can usually go home if your wound is healing well and you can safely get around. Most people can leave hospital 1 to 3 days after the operation.