“It's not quite as advertised. It takes a lot out of you to carry out tasks using it, I couldn't envisage going shopping or back to work with it. However it is helpful and does make my life easier on a day to day basis with small tasks like making a drink and getting up at night to go to the toilet. I am 8 months pregnant so my experience is very different to most.”
“I ordered the iWALK 3 for my son (he'd shown me it online) as he's been stuck in a wheelchair for five months (3 operations), he was getting seriously depressed as he's the sort that doesn't like to sit still, he's put a bit of weight on (around 18stone) but is a thick muscular build but after checking parameters he assured me it'd be fine.
He lives alone and has always been independent, he used to tidy up, cook, etc, for me when he was a child and I was out at work.
Being stuck in a chair I could see his housekeeping deteriorating, he was struggling to cook, walk the dog and even pick the dog muck up off the garden.
He's the sort of person to do his research so would have known how to fit it etc, so when I got a text saying it had arrived I didn't think it'd take long before I knew if he'd get along with it.
30 minutes later he's on the phone while he's hoovering his flat laughing his head off. He's now saying he can do everything he needs to with ease and is already looking a little slimmer and the flats looking back the way it normally does. He even cooked me dinner to say thanks.”
“I severed a tendon on my foot and have to be in a non weight bearing cast for 6 weeks, plus a boot for a further 6 weeks following the surgery. Ive never used traditional crutches before and didnt realise how difficult it would be losing the use of my foot but also the use of both hands while operating them. But the worst thing is the pain in your hands, despite buying hand pads. I looked for alternatives online and discovered the iWalk. Positive reviews convinced me to purchase so I was keen to share my positive experience too. The iWalk is easy to assemble, easy to put on and take off and easy to use. The relief in my hands alone is worth it! But having my hands back is going to make this recovery time so much more bearable. I can now continue with work, household chores, preparing meals, work. It is comfortable and Im hoping to reduce the muscle atrophy in my thigh that would normally result from crutches by using the iWalk daily. The psychological and physical benefits from this investment make it more than worth the money. I would recommend to anyone who has to use traditional crutches.”
“The crutch is extremely useful, I am using it following an ankle fracture, and although the crutch is quite heavy, I am able to walk about, climb stairs and have a degree of independence.”
“This device has really given me some independence back! Being able to stand for long periods, carry things, and traverse stairs swiftly has made a world of difference for my mental and physical health. I'd definitely recommend it if you have to go non weight bearing for any significant length of time and have the money to spare. (NB: I'd be wary of narrow corridors if you have long calves- I've jostled my injured foot trying to turn around on several occasions!)”
