Losing mobility and the ability to function in day to day life can be an unimaginable hardship. Learning to cope with an injury without being able to get through typical daily activities and work can create tremendous mental stress. The iWALK 2.0 is the alternative to crutches that can help ease the stress of managing daily activities with an injury. The iWALK 2.0 gives you much more than just the ability to walk. It gives you back your freedom. In essence you kneel on the lower leg platform which bears most of your weight.
Finally, a functional alternative to crutches.
Through an odd trick of anatomy, you can comfortably kneel on your shin for extended periods without experiencing discomfort or fatigue. The three straps cinch around your leg to stabilize you during standing and walking. Your hands and arms are not involved.
For lower leg injuries including:
- Achilles injuries
- Foot/ankle sprains and fractures
- Sprained ankle treatment
- Foot ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Tibia/Fibula fractures
- Most lower leg non-weight bearing injuries
- Jones fracture
iWalk 2.0 Specifications:
- Retail friendly - full color carton is 16"x8"x6" (slightly larger than a shoebox)
- USer Height Range: 4'10" to 6'6"
- Weight Limit: 275 lb.
- Crutch Weight: 6.1 lb.
- On/Off Time: 10-15 seconds
People that have poor health, diminished strength or have walking or balance challenges. Those that are significantly overweight are not ideal candidates and might be better served with other mobility devices. Those that are unwilling to spend one to three days to become completely proficient in using the iWalk 2.0. (We’ve seen cases where users get used to iWalk 2.0 in 10 minutes, but everyone is different).
People with injuries to the knee, upper leg or upper half of the lower leg. Work, play or other daily activities remain possible with iWalk 2.0 Work, play or other daily activities Work, play or other daily activities.Crutches hurt. They’re hard to walk in. Navigating stairs is dangerous. Underarms get bruised and rubbed raw. Arms and shoulders fatigue. But most of all, crutches fall short because they don’t allow you to use your hands. iWalk 2.0 is a hands free crutch substitute.
It’s a first of its kind mobility device that frees you from the limitations of conventional crutches. Just as our name implies, iWalk 2.0 allows you walk with your hands free, allowing you to live a normal and active life that would be impossible with conventional crutches.
iWalk2.0 Crutch Alternative Testimonials:
"IT'S A LIFE CHANGER"
"My doctor prescribed it to me"
I have been on the iWALK2.0 for six weeks and was on crutches for one week before that. My life on crutches was horrible, I have carpal tunnel so it was very painful. I had to crawl upstairs and downstairs and I couldn’t walk my kids to school. With the iWALK I was able to get out of my car, cross the street holding my kids hands and walk up to their classroom. The crutches were also painful under the arms where the iWALK is not uncomfortable. If anything, there was no discomfort.
If I saw someone walking around on crutches I would highly recommend the iWALK, it’s a life changer! Crutches are very painful and I don’t think anybody wants to be on crutches and with the iWALK you are able to take care of yourself. I am able to move around the house, I am able to get up and move around freely to take care of my six kids. My doctor prescribed it to me and he was very excited about it so I really wanted to jump on it and see what it was like. I wanted to walk around and be pain free because the crutches were very painful. It’s very stable. Thank you, whoever invented this!
- Lidia DeClaro- Chino, CA
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"The iWALK2.0 gave me back my independence…and created a local sensation!"
My only regret about the iWalk Free is that I didn’t discover its existence earlier! I broke my left ankle in two places and required surgery, after which I was not allowed to put weight on the ankle for six weeks. I spent five of those weeks on regular crutches, dependent on others for simple things like making an omelette or carrying a cup of coffee from the kitchen to the couch. I watched sadly as my upper leg muscles, as well as my lower ones, withered away from lack of use. At the same time, my “good” right leg’s knee was developing all kinds of aches and pains from bearing all my weight, especially going up and down stairs. By the end of the fifth week, the right knee was in agony and my shoulders and back were starting to hurt from bearing the weight on the crutches.
Because my driving foot was not affected, I was able to drive throughout my recovery, and once I got the hang of quickly clipping and unclipping the iWalk, it was a cinch to remove it once I got in the car and put it back on when I reached my destination. One day I wore it to my children’s school and gathered a crowd of youngsters around me wanting to know about my “pirate leg.” I was the centre of attention.
This happened again just a day later when I wore the iWalk to my 6-week follow-up appointment with the orthopedic surgeon. At the hospital several envious pairs of eyes were on me as I skipped the line waiting for wheelchairs at the entrance (there was a shortage) and iWalked it to the orthopedic clinic. Once there, everyone who had a crutch with them was staring at me. I fielded several questions about the iWalk, including how it works and where to buy it. Then I started chatting with a woman who had been hit by a truck – in addition to her broken ankle, she had bruises on her face and had suffered a concussion! I explained to her how the iWalk had made stairs so much easier for me. As we waited, she and her husband Googled iWalk and saw all the amazing videos that show how easy it is to use. I told them that if my doctor gave me the go-ahead to start putting weight on my ankle again, I would sell my iWalk to them. Shortly after that, the doctor did tell me to start walking on my ankle again, and my long rehab began. I was a bit sad to say goodbye to my trusted friend the iWalk, but I knew I had to start putting one foot in front of the other again. And I was glad to see that it would go on to help someone else.
Kimberly Darlington
Montreal, Quebec
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"The iWALK2.0 truly saved me from a deep depression!"
In July, I broke my fibula while hiking with my dogs. When the doctor said "surgery and no weight bearing for 6-8 weeks"—-well, I was despondent. My husband works full-time and couldn't really stay home to take care of me, bring me food, do laundry, etc. We live on a remote ranch and our dogs and horses are used to lots of interaction and exercise, mostly from me. The thought of weeks on the couch was extremely depressing.
I was also scared about overwhelming my already hard-working husband; he was facing having to take over all of my daily duties, which are numerous. I knew crutches wouldn't provide real freedom, and a knee scooter wouldn't work on our terrain or allow me to use my hands.
The iWALK2.0 truly saved me from a deep depression. If I hadn't had the ability to move around and use my hands, I would have really suffered. The immobility would've been worse than breaking my leg. The iWALK2.0 is an amazing tool and I highly recommend it.
-Leslie
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"Thanks to you iWalk I was able to not only travel from New Zealand to Australia for a family gathering, I was able to escort my mum and push her wheelchair through the airport, carry bags and generally blow everyone away with my independence. Thanks!"
-Raylene Beal
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"I can play outside with the kids and I have played 18 holes of golf on the iWALK2.0"
I have been using the iWALK2.0 for a month now and love it! It is too bad that I have another two months to go before I can put weight on my foot but at least it will be easier with the iWALK!
I purchased my iWALK2.0 and had it overnighted, I wanted it ASAP! I received the package in the mail and it took just 5 minutes to assemble. I was free of regular crutches! The adjustment or fitting process was simple. It took a few tries to get it adjusted to feel like it was your leg, but once it is dialed in there is no need to adjust anything but the straps when wearing different clothes.
I have used my iWALK2.0 for various projects around the house i.e. mowing, edging, taking the garbage cans out, I even helped a neighbor install a water heater (we had to carry the old one out and the new one in!). I can play outside with the kids and I have played 18 holes of golf on the iWALK2.0.
- Justin
Bountiful, Utah
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