Walking Aids
We provide a variety of walking aids to support mobility and recovery, including crutches, knee scooters, and iWalk hands-free crutches. Our team can help you find the right solution for your needs.
Crutches
Crutches are mobility aids designed to assist individuals in walking when they have an injury or disability that affects their legs or feet. They help transfer weight from the lower body to the upper body, allowing the user to move without putting stress on the injured area.
Crutches enable individuals with hip, knee, leg, ankle, and foot injuries to move around independently, reducing the need for assistance from others.
They help redistribute weight from the lower body to the upper body, allowing the injured area to heal without bearing weight.
By offloading weight from the injured limb, crutches can help reduce pain and discomfort associated with walking on an injured leg or foot.
Crutches provide additional points of contact with the ground, improving balance and stability for the user.
Using crutches can prevent further injury and promote faster recovery by ensuring the injured area remains immobile and stress-free.
Crutches allow users to maintain a level of independence in their daily activities, such as moving around the house, going to work, or running errands.
Our crutches are made of lightweight aluminum and come in different sizes. Each size can be further adjusted in height to fit different users and can be used on various terrains, making them versatile mobility aids.
Knee Scooter
A knee scooter, also known as a knee walker or leg scooter, is a mobility device designed to assist individuals who have injuries or conditions affecting the lower leg, ankle, or foot. It features a padded platform to rest the injured leg, with handlebars for steering and typically four wheels for stability. Users propel themselves by pushing with their healthy leg, allowing them to move around smoothly and maintain independence during their recovery.
Knee scooters provide an efficient way to move around without putting weight on the injured leg, allowing users to maintain their daily routines and activities.
The padded platform supports the knee and lower leg comfortably, reducing pain and discomfort that might occur with crutches. The four-wheel design offers greater stability compared to crutches, reducing the risk of falls and further injury.
Knee scooters are easy to maneuver, with handlebars for steering and brakes for control, making them user-friendly for individuals of all ages.
Using a knee scooter requires less upper body strength and energy than crutches, reducing overall fatigue and making it easier to cover longer distances. Knee scooters also encourage a more natural and upright posture compared to the hunched position often adopted with crutches, which can help prevent back and shoulder strain.
Knee scooters are versatile and can be used both indoors and outdoors, with durable wheels that can handle various surfaces, including carpets, tiles, and pavement. Many knee scooters are foldable or have detachable parts, making them easy to store and transport when not in use.
Knee scooters are suitable for various lower leg injuries and conditions, such as fractures, sprains, surgeries, and ulcers, providing a versatile solution for many patients.
Hands Free iWalk
The iWALK is a hands-free crutch designed to provide a more convenient and comfortable alternative to traditional crutches. It resembles a small platform that attaches to the lower leg, allowing users to walk naturally while keeping their hands free for daily activities. The iWALK is often used for lower leg injuries such as fractures, sprains, and post-surgical recovery. It is adjustable to fit different leg lengths and sizes and is designed for easy application and removal.
The iWALK allows users to keep their hands free, making it easier to perform daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and carrying objects. With the ability to use both hands, users can maintain a greater level of independence and continue their normal activities without requiring constant assistance.
The design of the iWALK enables a natural walking motion, reducing the strain on the rest of the body and preventing the awkward gait often associated with traditional crutches.
The iWALK reduces pressure on the underarms, wrists, and hands, which are common discomfort areas when using traditional crutches. This can prevent secondary injuries and discomfort.
The design of the iWALK provides a stable platform for the injured leg, improving overall balance and stability compared to traditional crutches.
The iWALK can be used in a variety of environments, both indoors and outdoors, providing versatility for different activities and terrains.
Clinic Locations
Halifax
Park Lane Mall
1554 Dresden Row, Suite 3070
Halifax, NS B3J 2K2
Clayton Park
Ravine One
36 Solutions Drive, Suite 105
Halifax, NS B3S 1N2
Dartmouth
Millstone Square
250 Baker Drive, Suite 124
Dartmouth, NS B2W 6L4
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