Your needs, abilities and lifestyle all impact which solution is best for you.
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Not sure which option to crutches is best for you?
Hands Free Crutch
Knee Scooter
Seated ScooterBy taking this short quiz, we can help you choose one that fits your lifestyle.
Question 1
Please select an answer.
Can you kneel comfortably on your affected knee?
Do you weigh less than 275 lbs (125 kg)?
Are you in good physical shape with good balance?
Can you propel, push yourself forward, with your good leg?
Can you propel, push yourself forward, with your good leg?
Do you weigh less than 275 lbs and have a maximum thigh circumference of 27″?
Do you weigh less than 300lbs (136kg)?
Are you able and willing to spend a few days learning how to use and gaining confidence in the Hands Free Crutch?
Are you taller than 4’11″ tall?
Wheelchair
Due to your weight and inability to kneel comfortably, the only real option to crutches might be a wheelchair.
Due to your weight and inability to kneel comfortably, the only real option to crutches might be a wheelchair.
While we do not carry these, you may be able to find them locally for purchase or rental.
Please do not consider this as medical advice, rather it is a suggestion based upon experience from other patients and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Check with your Health Care Provider, since they know your abilities and limitations.
Wheelchair
Without the ability to propel yourself with your good leg, the non-motorized options are out. You may want to consider a wheelchair or powered scooter. These can be purchased and you may be able to find them to rent.
Unfortunately we don’t’ carry wheelchairs. We want you to have what best for you. Currently that’s not anything we offer. Sorry.
Without the ability to propel yourself with your good leg, the non-motorized options are out. You may want to consider a wheelchair or powered scooter. These can be purchased and you may be able to find them to rent.
Unfortunately we don’t’ carry wheelchairs. We want you to have what best for you. Currently that’s not anything we offer. Sorry.
Please do not consider this as medical advice, rather it is a suggestion based upon experience from other patients and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Check with your Health Care Provider, since they know your abilities and limitations.
Bariatric Knee Scooter
Your best option might be a Knee Scooter:
Your best option might be a Knee Scooter:
- It’s easy to learn and use
- You rest your weight on your knee while elevating your injured foot
- You propel yourself with your good leg
But due to your weight, you will need a Bariatric Model designed to accomodate up to 500 lbs.
Please do not consider this as medical advice, rather it is a suggestion based upon experience from other patients and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Check with your Health Care Provider, since they know your abilities and limitations.
Seated Scooter
Your best option might be a Seated Scooter
Your best option might be a Seated Scooter
- You can rest your injured leg on the post
- You propel yourself with your good leg
- You sit comfortably on a large gel pad bike seat
- The unit folds for easy transport and storage
Please do not consider this as medical advice, rather it is a suggestion based upon experience from other patients and the manufacturer's recommendations. Check with your Health Care Provider, since they know your abilities and limitations.
Pediatric Scooter
Your best option might be a Knee Scooter
Your best option might be a Knee Scooter
- It's easy to learn and use
- You rest your weight on your knee while elevating your injured foot
- You propel yourself with your good leg
- Folds for easy transport and storage
Since you are shorter than 4'11" you will want a Pediatric Model. More than just a scaled down model, it does not turn like a bike and is much lighter.
Please do not consider this as medical advice, rather it is a suggestion based upon experience from other patients and the manufacturer's recommendations. Check with your Health Care Provider, since they know your abilities and limitations.
Hands Free Crutch
It sounds like a good alternative to crutches for you might be the Hands Free Crutch
It sounds like a good alternative to crutches for you might be the Hands Free Crutch
- You can bear weight on the soft supportive knee platform;
- You can use the Hands Free Crutch inside and out, on stairs and even in the shower;
- Be warned, this product is not for everyone. It takes balance and may take a few days to get accustomed to and gain confidence with.
If this scares you off, you may want to consider the Knee Scooter.
Please do not consider this as medical advice, rather it is a suggestion based upon experience from other patients and the manufacturer's recommendations. Check with your Health Care Provider, since they know your abilities and limitations.
Knee Scooter
Your best option might be a Knee Scooter
Your best option might be a Knee Scooter
- It's easy to learn and use
- You rest your weight on your knee while elevating your injured foot
- You propel yourself with your good leg
- Folds for easy transport and storage
- Ideal for those 4'1" to 6'6" and less than 350 lbs
Please do not consider this as medical advice, rather it is a suggestion based upon experience from other patients and the manufacturer's recommendations. Check with your Health Care Provider, since they know your abilities and limitations.
