Who Uses This Product: People who are fed up with the pain and restrictions associated with traditional crutches.
Why You Will Love This Product: Avoiding underarm pain and allowing ease of access to a wider range of activities, like mowing the lawn or walking upstairs.
iWalk 3.0 Hands-Free Knee Crutch Overview
iWalk 3.0 Hands-Free Crutch helps reduce muscle atrophy and promote greater mobility with a hands-free, ergonomic design. Traditional crutches are known for underarm pain and discomfort. This crutch, on the other hand, uses the thigh and shin to provide lasting support. This stability and comfort is achievable without putting any pressure on the knee. It features an instant push-button for height adjustability and quick-release buckles for added safety measures. With iWalk 3.0, users can achieve daily activities like walking up and downstairs, cooking, and even mowing the lawn. These activities would be difficult or even impossible with traditional crutches. Pair this crutch with Medline's Excel 2000 Wheelchair to take the load off from time to time.
Ergonomic Fit
The hands free crutch design uses the shin and thigh for support. It contours around the leg without putting any pressure on the knee. This ergonomic design makes daily activities doable once again.
Pain-Free
Avoid the pain and irritation associated with traditional underarm crutches with the iWalk 3.0 crutch. Rest assured that this crutch does not put any pressure on the knee.
Easy to Use
Without having to use the hands and underarms, this crutch keeps the user's hands-free for other activities. It only takes individuals a few minutes to get the hang of walking with the iWalk.
Product Features and Benefits
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iWalk 3 is a Hands Free Crutch that is so easy to use that most people adapt within 2-3 minutes. These crutches promote greater mobility and eliminate pain often associated with traditional crutches. The iWalk 3.0 is the latest, greatest version of the classic i-walkfree. This alternative crutch is designed to allow a person with a foot or ankle injury-free use of their hands and full mobility. With traditional crutches, daily activities become more difficult to accomplish, some may be impossible. The iWalk 3 allows the user to be mobile, without being restricted. The iWalk 3.0 hands free crutch makes it easy to use in a person's daily life.
Product Specifications and Information
- Product Number: HFC20001BK
- Width: 6.90 Inches
- Height: Adjustable 25.75 to 38 Inches
- Length: 16 Inches
- Fits Height Range: 4'10 to 6'6 Inches
- Max Leg (Thigh) Circumference: 27 Inches
- Weight: 4.8 lbs
- Weight Capacity: 275 Pounds
- Shipping Weight: 5.6 lbs
- Knee Bend Angle: 90 Degrees
- Non-Alergenic
- Non-Toxic
- CE Class 1 Registered Medical Device
- FDA Class 1 Registered Medical Device
- Warranty: 1 Year Limited
- Manufacturer: iWalkFree
Product Sizing
The iWalk 3.0 crutch fits people with a height of 4-feet, 10-inches to 6-feet, 6-inches; however, the best sizing for comfort is 5-feet, 1-inch to 6-feet, 1-inch. This knee crutch may not be comfortable for around 5% of the people with heights from 4-feet, 10-inches to 5-feet-1 inch and for those who are between 6-feet, 1-inch and 6-feet, 6-inch. The two charts below help to visualize the best fitting parameters.
iWalk 3.0 User Height Sizing
Leg length is another sizing factor. Measuring from the crotch to the floor a length between 25.75 to 38 inches provides the best comfort for the user. An upper leg length measured from the crotch to the bended knee between 12 and 18 inches is optimal, while for the lower leg, measured from the floor to the bended knee a length between 13.75 to 20 inches is best.
iWalk 3.0 User Leg Length Sizing
The next sizing factor to consider is leg circumference. The crutch requires a thigh circumference of 15.5 to 28 inches. Anything less or more than that will not work for the user. Additionally, the user must not weight more than 275-pounds.
iWalk 3.0 User Leg Circumference and Weight Capacity Sizing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can the iWalk 3.0 be used with a cast or boot?
A: In most cases the answer is yes. It is very common for people to wear a boot or cast when using this device. There are some situations that this may not work, but in general, the iWalk is designed to be used with boots or casts.
Q: Will the iWalk 3.0 hurt the user's knee?A: No. There is a common misconception that the user is kneeling on the knee during use. This is not the case. Only the shin comes in contact with the platform. When the knee is bent 90 degrees, the patellar region is not in contact with the platform and thus does not bear any direct weight when using the device.
Q: Can the user walk down or upstairs when using the iWalk 3.0 crutch?
A: Yes. Navigating stairs on conventional crutches is dangerous and strenuous, but taking the stairs is one thing that can be done with ease when using this crutch. There is no need for a knee scooter or other supplementary product to help maneuver.
Manuals and Documents
- User Manual shows how this alternative crutch is as easy as 1,2,3 - 1) Assemble, 2) Fit, 3) Walk.
- Assembly Instructions offer assembly instructions and a parts diagram.
- Fitting Instructions 11 steps for fitting your crutchs.
- Use Instructions offer details for walking, climbing stairs and descending stairs.
Product Videos
iWalk 3.0 Review Video (0:46 minutes)
iWalk Alternative Crutch Setup Video (8:00 minutes)
iWalk Fitting Video - Determining Your Leg Type (2:20 minutes)
iWalk Fitting Video - Making Adjustments for Your Leg Type (3:06 minutes)
iWalk Fitting Video - Adjusting the Straps (1:50 minutes)
iWalk Custom Fitting Video - The Essentials for Getting the Right Fit (8:00 minutes)
iWalk Assembly Video (5:00 minutes)
Learning to iWALK Video (8:23 minutes)
iWalk Crutch Demonstration (10:53 minutes)