In public restrooms, I try to use the handicapped stalls. The toilets are usually higher and they have at least one bar you can grab onto to help yourself get up and down. Plus, they have a lot more room.
I’m practicing in prep for my Achilles surgery and since I usually wear tee shirt dresses I am finding that’s a small blessing as far as using the toilet. The padded lamb skin knee pad cover seems to also be a worthwhile investment. It sure seems to be all about the tiny details.
Many amputees feel they can use this forever and a year. The knee scooter is damaging to the knee bent and on the seat. I know of an below amputee who uses it constantly. She now has a bad knee on top of everything else. This is actually a bad video because it will tell people they can use it all the time.
Sue Wolfe- I totally disagree! She was clear that this is for use for an injury or after a surgery. There is no impression given that someone should use a knee walker long-term. That was the amputee's decision.
@@johnwolfe2616 did you read my comment? Below knee amputees often use this as a prosthetic. It’s not meant to be a permanent walking aid because it causes knee problems.
I would despise having to use this all the time. It’s a great after surgery/during recovery convenience, short term as in a couple of weeks. Wouldn’t it be prudent for an amputee to also have a wheelchair?
@@2021-j2d yes, I do believe she has one...and yes, it would be prudent an amputee also have a wheelchair...but she chose to use the IWalk permanently while the prosthetic leg got fixed.
Thank you for your kindness in making this video. I've just broken my ankle and there's nothing like seeing how it's done. You're a good egg ♥️
You are very welcome!
So helpful and timely. I just started using a knee scooter today.
Thank you 👍 Also, in public restrooms the toilets seem to be pretty low, so that's a concern sometimes.
Thank you so much for sharing the above
. How about people using the walker
Thanks, really helpful. Public bathrooms are challenging. There is generally nothing to push up from other than the toilet seat or scooter.
Pushing up on something with 4 wheels is incredibly unsafe.
In public restrooms, I try to use the handicapped stalls. The toilets are usually higher and they have at least one bar you can grab onto to help yourself get up and down. Plus, they have a lot more room.
Absolutely! Handicap stalls are always the best option if available!
Thank you! I'm recovering from an ORIF surgery and a healing broken fibula, and this video is so helpful!
Thank you! Best wishes on a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much. Having surgery soon and need a much advise as I can get.
Can you show us how to go up and down stairs with crutches
YES!!!! PLEASE SHOW THAT!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
I’m practicing in prep for my Achilles surgery and since I usually wear tee shirt dresses I am finding that’s a small blessing as far as using the toilet. The padded lamb skin knee pad cover seems to also be a worthwhile investment. It sure seems to be all about the tiny details.
What brand of scooter do you have
Is there any chance you will open an onlyfans and do these demos?
Many amputees feel they can use this forever and a year. The knee scooter is damaging to the knee bent and on the seat. I know of an below amputee who uses it constantly. She now has a bad knee on top of everything else. This is actually a bad video because it will tell people they can use it all the time.
Sue Wolfe- I totally disagree! She was clear that this is for use for an injury or after a surgery. There is no impression given that someone should use a knee walker long-term. That was the amputee's decision.
@@johnwolfe2616 did you read my comment? Below knee amputees often use this as a prosthetic. It’s not meant to be a permanent walking aid because it causes knee problems.
I would despise having to use this all the time. It’s a great after surgery/during recovery convenience, short term as in a couple of weeks. Wouldn’t it be prudent for an amputee to also have a wheelchair?
@@2021-j2d yes, I do believe she has one...and yes, it would be prudent an amputee also have a wheelchair...but she chose to use the IWalk permanently while the prosthetic leg got fixed.