Drive Product Reviews and Ratings - Specialty Walkers - Drive Knee Walker from 1-800-Wheelchair

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The Knee Walker is a new medical device designed for everyone who has an injury below the knee. The Knee Walker is designed for convenience as well as comfort and stability and folds easily for transport and storage. The Knee Walker has quick and easy adjustments for right or left leg support. Both the leg and handle height adjust to fit the height of the user.

The user places the knee of the injured leg on the knee pad, then rests the ankle on the rear support and propels the Knee Walker about with the able leg. To steer the Knee Walker, the user takes a step with the good leg while gently lifting the handle, and turning in the desired direction of travel. The Knee Walker comes equipped with brakes for controlled movement and added safety which can be adjusted for either right or left handed use.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to use(3), Lightweight(3), Stores easily(3), Supports weight(3), Well constructed(3)

Best Uses:

Indoors(4), Short distances(4)

Describe Yourself:

Short term user(4)

this is great

By Scooter from Fontana Ca on 4/30/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Safe, Stores Easily, Supports Weight, Well Constructed

Best Uses:

Indoors, Long Distances, Outdoors, Short Distances

Describe Yourself:

Short Term User

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

One of the best things I ever used

Needs design improvement

By sprained ankle from Grand Rapids, MI on 3/29/2008

Pros:

Supports Weight, Well Constructed

Cons:

Does not adjust low enoug

Best Uses:

Indoors, Short Distances

Describe Yourself:

Short Term User

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

It is somewhat of a help, but needs a lot of design improvement. This knee walker is too heavy for elderly, and way too high. Lowest adjustment is for about 5'5", and I am 5'3". This pulls muscles in both legs, and makes the walker tip easily. I come close to falling several times a day. There are nuts on the outside of the walker, that are needed to hold the bars in place. However, my "walking"knee bangs hard on one, and is constantly bruised. It also needs steering. Lifting the device up and manually turning it would also be too difficult for an elderly person.

Make it in two sizes--short and tall, and of a lighter material such as titanium. I know that is a cost increase, but it would make it useable to many more. Give it steering, and put a soft replaceable cover over the nuts on the outside of the device.

I would only recommend this to a tall, strong person.

Sure Beats Crutches

By Scooter B. from Athens, Ohio on 1/15/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Stores Easily

Cons:

Poorly Constructed

Best Uses:

Indoors, Short Distances

Describe Yourself:

Short Term User

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The brake is not very good at all. Stay on level ground at all cost. The wheel adjustment buttons break off and get stuck and get almost impossible to push in to move the wheels up or down. For [$] it could be a little better constructed.

Much better than crutches!

By KDG Kathe

from St. Louis, MO on 10/22/2007

Pros:

Easier to get around, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Safe, Stores Easily, Supports Weight, Well Constructed

Cons:

Watch out for baseboards

Best Uses:

Indoors, Short Distances

Describe Yourself:

Short Term User

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The knee walker allowed me to feel independent during post achille tendon, tarsa tunnel, and heel spur removal surgery.I was non weight bearing for 10 weeks. I was able to do simple household chores without worrying about how to balance at the sink with crutches under my arms. It was easy for me to get in and out of the tub with the knee walker ready to support me (the brakes work great to stabalize the walker). My husband customized the knee walker by hanging a bike basket on it to carry all of my THINGS to and from each room. I just love my scooter. I will get it out of storage again next summer when I have tarsal tunnel surgery on my other foot.

Customer Reviews about the Drive Knee Walker at 1-800-Wheelchair