How to Use an iWalk 3.0 | Knee Crutch, Hands-Free Crutch 

I'm a surgeon and just broke my ankle and fibula and need to continue to work asap. I'm in no pain at all and I just ordered this device to continue my job. Your video is outstanding.

One of the best, most accurate, useful reviews we've seen. Bravo.

I have a iWalk2 which I first used about 10 years ago after an ACL reconstruction. I received it at noon and that evening I was at a backyard party walking around with a beer in hand.....WOW. Since then I have used a few more times for other injuries. Life changer. way Way WAY better than crutches. Can't count the number of people who thought I lost my leg and thought I looked like a pirate. ARH ARH.

Couple of tips from someone using it while in a cast. 1) ask for extra padding along the shin, especially at the end of the cast just below the knee. Much like the button on the boot, that causes a lot of pressure and pain that adding a pillow alone doesn’t fix. My doctor even added extra stockinette and folded it over before wrapping anything to give a double layer at the ends. 2) the strap at the knee, make sure that either clears the cast, or makes full contact with the cast and doesn’t hang off, otherwise it breaks up that end of the cast and causes sharp edges. Finally, a personal preference tip: have crutches at any stairs that have poor railings or no railings (such as porches), makes me much more stable. If there’s a good rail present, though, I’d use that.

I'm 6'2 & 380 lbs. I ordered one before Achilles tendon surgery even though I exceeded weight limit. I use it to get up and down stairs and to and from the car. I use rails going up and down stairs, but always use crutches when walking for safety since I'm operating outside manufacturer guidelines. Because of my weight I don't have the flexibility to strap it on myself. My wife and daughter strap me in, then carry up and down my knee scooter. Its been a life saver these last 4 weeks.

I'm having ankle surgery in two days and I just received mine. Thanks yo youtube, assembly was easy, but your video is by far the most informative training that I have come across. Thank you for taking the time to create such an informative and helpful training! I hope that you are fully recovered!

This thing saved my life... Literally. I'm a stalky guy with chapel tunnel. So crutches were terrible... This thing let me keep things going and I was able to still work as a remodel contractor with a broken foot. It's the best product and I recommend it any time I see fit.

Broke my fibula right before summer 😢 this is getting delivered today, hoping this saves my summer! Thanks for this video!!!!

I wish i seen your video before i had my foot/cast. I’m currently using the Iwalk 3. I commend you on your use of the product. it was very difficult for me the first week. The bottom part kept catching on the ground and many times I almost fell. I have fallen before, so I guess I’m overly cautious, so that doesn’t happen. I’m 68 years old and own and operate a full time Kenpo School.. I was excited to see you on the mat still teaching which has been very difficult for me, but your video encouraged me I need to take it to the next level. I love your videos. I own the ‘Iron Dragon Tactical school of self-Defense” Our core system is Tracy Kenpo. Keep up the great work.

I had Achilles tendon repair surgery. I got this before surgery and practiced with it prior to surgery. It is fantastic!! It is easier than a knee scooter. The knee scooter scared my dogs and caused them to jump around which seemed dangerous for me. The knee scooter also took up a lot of room in my smaller home. My hallways and bathroom are small. The knee scooter was too large. But with this I can move around mostly normally. I do use a walker to be able to carry things with me. I am so glad I did some research prior to the surgery. This is a life saver.

I am so grateful to see this video and being visualizing how to use the iwalk. As i was not confident and was not sure I could do it before seeing you using it. Now I started to use it and able to walk around and not hoping around with the walker, which was really exhausting. well done for posting the review and boosting the confidence of those who need it for short or long term. Merci.

I have surgery in 3 days. Im.gonna walk with it before I go in. I'm 62 so will always also have a cane. Knee scooters don't work in our home and I can't tolerate crutches. I hope this works!! I appreciate this helpful video. You are so sweet to think of others.

I bought one of these a couple weeks ago & am assembling it now. Have upcoming foot surgery in June, so will be practicing using it. Thanks so much for all your tips & recommendations for using it. Like many others, I never knew it existed until I began searching. It's kind of like a scooter, without the wheels.

Regarding the added cushion, the manufacturer’s video mentions using padding or towels under the knee for uneven cast usage. I get the caution about adding something, but it seems they know that it may be needed. Of course, the softer the cushion, the tighter the straps will need to be (which may bottom out the cushion anyway). Thanks for posting the video. I’m using one now, post foot surgery, and glad I have it.

Woman! I cannot thank you enough for those tips. God bless you.

I had foot surgery yesterday and just got this delivered today. Total game changer!! I can now go up and down my stairs.

I would like to thank you! I have watched other videos, but I only truly understand how to use my iwalk from your video! I was trying to use it for 5 days, I couldn't even figure out how to put it on and off properly until your video. Thank you!

I love this! I've been using mine for about a week and a half now (post foot/ankle surgery) but figured your tips might be helpful. I'm intrigued by the memory foam recommendation as the comfort on the knee and shin has been a slight issue. I had a splint the first 2wks after surgery and the knee crutch seemed to shift it strangely so I waited until I got a boot. It's been so helpful, I love that it's hands free, and like you, I love the ability to go up and down the stairs!

Excellent review. Some really helpful tips in here. And, like others, I've found the iWalk to be transformational in terms of mobility. I found I was able to use it confidently in one day. Highly recommended.

9 days since surgery and just starting to use mine today ☺ I set it up and practised before hand and your tips on staairs are brilliant! I also bought some decent £60 crutches for the night time and having both options is good

This was a sensational 'how to' video. The best and clearest I have found. Thank you!!

Just had ankle replacement today, one of these is on the way. This video is awesome and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!!

Thanks for your time and effort on this product. Here's to a full recovery for both of us.

Thank you so much for this demo, I feel comfortable purchasing now. I am very active and this recent surgery has me down and OFF my foot. This device will put me back in motion :)

Thank you for the informative video. I'm about to get started on the walking part of this journey.

Getting my Iwalk in a few minutes, thanks for making this. especially the stair part. Outta bed...

I am currently using this for 4 broken metatarsal and can confirm it good but I started getting a knee cap injury from using it, rested up immediatelyand it went away but you can easilyover due it if your not carefull. And people with a knee injury can use it. It also makes your foot bounce around as you walk. People should also look into the freedom leg that looks very interesting but it's 2x the price. But I really liked having it honestly. So glad I'm using it. The calf strap did give me a narly Charly horse. I'm 6'3 215lbs it did fit but I was almost too tall

I learned so much from you I am 2 says post surgery, and I’m going to purchase one now and I am very grateful to you.

Very informative video, thank you. I had ankle surgery a week ago and browsing options.

I just got mine yesterday and it was very awkward at fist. I found out using 1 crutch on the opposite side helps till I get used to it. I mostly got it because it's winter here and when you go in anywhere with tile floor or no carpet if I really had all my wait on the crutches I'd would've face planted many times. So we'll see how it works today in the snow and then into building with tile floors( with 1 crutch of course until my brain grasps on how my leg works in the I walk). The handle on the front does also work wonders for your brain grasping on you to feel more comfortable using the handle

Thank you so much for the tutorial I just purchased one and I’m sure it’ll be a life saver for me.

Great video and it answered all my questions thank you for covering this so well

Now that I have lots of miles on mine, I have found that when going down tough stairs with no hand rail, I will often just lean forward and put my hands on the ground for 100% safety.

I am scheduled for flat foot reconstruction surgery in a few weeks. I ordered this and want to practice in advance of operation. Appreciate the memory foam idea for my knee. I will be in cast immediately after surgery and u mentioned having it made flat on shin bone side. Makes sense. Wondering if I should use it for first few weeks or wait till second cast goes on in 2.weeks. dreading the non weight bearing issue. Thanks for a great tutorial. Jill

I broke my leg from hockey. Your video definitely sells me on getting this as I was afraid of being stuck on crutches for months and with my daughter’s wedding coming up I would love to not have to have crutches for it.

This saved my life. Love it

Thanks for making this video for us. You are the best of the best!!!

Thank you for this super-informative video! I hope your fracture healed well.

So helpful. Thank you.

Can 100% confirm her emphasis on the "grippyness" of the bottom pad. It is a major tripping hazard, as she explains. While recovering from a talus fracture and shoulder injury, I tripped while using this iwalk and broke my wrist. I'm a 27 yo very athletic male. I find it more of a liability than an aid.

I'm in a cast from a ruptured Achilles tendon. It's so hard to do anything with crutches and it's beginning to hurt my underarm. Thank you for your detailed review as I think this something I'm going to use.

Here's a Tip for Comfort that I just did with mine. Bought a piece of 1CM Gel Pad on Amazon. WHat a difference in Comfort. Going to make a Micro Fiber pouch to put it in next.

Great video! Just put mine together tonight. Unfortunately my doc gave me a boot with the pump in front. I read an Amazon review tho that said two rolled up hand towels on either side of the pump worked well for one woman, so I'll give that a try -- or ask for another boot! Crutches are just too painful on my wrists.

Great video!! Thank you.

I'm just starting to get used to the iwalk by using it with my crutches. And I may continue to use my crutches or my cane if I don't feel strong enough or have good enough balence to walk with only the iwalk. This review gave me all the information I think I need to safely use the product. Thanks.

Great review! I also broke my 5th on my left foot. So this definitely helps.

I just got one. Very nervous to try it out but this video helped with that. Thank you

Thank you so much for this video

I really wish that not only did I order it before my surgery. But that I caught your video to explain the tips and techniques while I still had somebody in my house to make sure I don't fall. And of course practice with it before I needed it. But I'll do that tomorrow. I really appreciated the detail that you went through and explained everything. And I'm guessing OT is you're an actual occupational therapist so you actually know what you're talking about. Not just a generic user review. I have charcot foot that happened well over 10 years ago and my cuboid bone distended below creating a pressure point in the middle of my foot instead of the tip and the heel. It's been causing me blisters and diabetic pressure wounds. I finally just had the surgery to plane the tarsal cuboid bone. So I'm hoping I don't get a recurrence of the sounds now due to this but my doctor really said stay off your foot. Which makes it a little hard with my dog but I'm going to try and do it. And thank you for answering another person for what your small shoe was. Because I currently have a boot but it only goes half calf so it wouldn't be in the way but it kind of doesn't feel like it's giving me the support I need. Thank you

Thank you for sharing😊 Was not sure how to go down the stairs😬

I got one two days ago for broken ankle. Loving it so far since I can use my hands to help around the house, which I couldn't do with normal crutches. I take the stairs the same way shown in the video. I also have problems with the crutch foot occasionally getting stuck and tripping, a few almost falls.

Thank you for your detailed review! Did you start using iWalk right away or did you use regular crutches first? How many weeks in total did you use the iWalk?

H! Thank you for the video. I recently suffered a complete rupture of my Achilles tendon on my right leg. I am 5'2 in height, would this product work for me? Secondly, can you please send me a link where I can buy the memory foam (cushion) that you use to protect your knee and shin? It would really be helpful for me. Thank you once again for your video.

Im 61 and wanted to say thx helped so much stair was my problem

I just had a plantar wart surgery at my left foot. What is the best equipment to use for faster healing.

so great

can u please link the foam you used?? I have microfiber towel but idk where to get that foam??

thanks for the video.

I have frequent tendonitis in my ankles and finally gave in when the pain became too much. Glad I bought this because I no longer feel like I'm useless. I'm 5'10", 230lbs and I can get around pretty easily with this. I also found that if you're well balanced, or nimble enough, you can can just use1 strap and hold it at the top, you can get on and off of it really quick. The straps come completely off too, so that way they don't flap around. The only complaint I have is how long the height adjustment notches are. Sometimes I trip because the rubber pad catches, but the only adjustment is about 1/2" which is just a tad too tall/short and it throws my stride off. I corrected this by just wearing indoor/outdoor crocs.

Do you have any suggestions for someone with non- weight for a knee injury? Like Freeddom Leg or Xleg?

Got an Achilles Rupture. Tried this out, the concept is excellent. However using it with my airboot wasn't the most comfortable experiences. My calf hurt, so as my knee. I ended up returning it and get a knee scooter with my regular crutches.

When i walk with iwalk my back and right leg get sore at the end of the day. When my bad left foot heal and able to walk again without the iwalk, do you think I would need to go to a chiropractor or massage therapist to get my stronger leg which is my right and right hip/back taken care of.

Hi! Great job, very sensible video review, thank you! If possible, please make a couple or three more videos on how to use iWalk in different everyday situations. For example, how to get in and out of a chair, out of bed, get in and out of a car. And this is at the most critical moment, when iWalk is either not yet fastened or already unfastened and you need to sit, for example, on a low toilet - or vice versa, to get up from it. The only support at that moment is on the healthy leg. Each one can, of course, come up with something on his own. But maybe you already have some practiced movement techniques? Regards :)))

Excellent Review!! What's the name of the ortho shoe u are using. I'm looking something similar to My wife she has the big boot

I bought one, practiced on it for about 2 weeks. Used it for about 1 week after surgery and it shattered. Now I am looking at having issues or surgery 😕. I was about to go downstairs and wet back to grab my phone and snap my hands free crutch shattered and down I went.

Do you have a link to where you purchased the the padding/memory foam? What was the thickness and did you cut it yourself?

Please do one of these with canes, and with walkers, rotators and with power equiptment. I've chosen an electric wheelchair because i can push/pull objects. You are healthy - so seeing you have trouble with a walker and manual wheelchair. The most important thing for me - being able to carry coffee from the kitchen to my office. Simple, right? 😂

Did you have the memory foam laying around or did you order it from somewhere? Been using this for a few days and starting to get an abrasion on my knee.

Im curious, because i have heds, i anticipate my hips screaming, what are some exercises i should do to help strengthen the stabilizer muscles

Would you like to share the size of your memory foam? I would like to prepare well for my ankle surgery. And practising before the surgery

Can this be used for someone with a below knee amputation as a temporary crutch?

Thanks so much for this - had the *same* break that just happened yesterday afternoon and already ordered an iWalk that should be here tomorrow! We have a cruise starting next week and I’m terrified (we have five kids and one has significant special needs 🤦🏼‍♀️).

How long after surgery/injury were you able to use this? I’m wondering if it will make me swell?

I’m getting g ready to try mine but I’m worried that weight of the boot pulling on my ankle is going to be problematic.

can this be used after knee replacement surgery?

Any experience on wet surface?

As an amputee I’m excited for this ❤

I am not good at balancing. If I use iwalk 3.0, is it better to use it with single crutch? At least free one hand I think haha

As far as stairs, I only have stairs in the garage or front of house, two in either place. Unfortunately, there are no guardrails in either place. That said, you stated to use a cane. What about going down with a cane?? Thank you

Trick daddy working the edge

I just fractured my 5th metatarsal too

Hii Mam.M from India My name is Bitu since 7 years I can't walk coz I faced spainal cord problem.My cord injury levelD7 compress it's a in complete injury bt I continuing exercise with also walk by orthotics and Walker.i know urine stool and my both legs have sensation bt no power in both legs bt I know my legs.i didn't know how I will create power in my both hips.Mam Can u give some advice me about some exercise.if U agree to advice then reply me Mam.Thank U Mam🙏🙏

Boo u really killin..it

Im 6 5 will it work for me

Can i use i walk for shower??

Just got the 3.0 Having ankle 😢surgery tommorow And will not be using this Found it to be one of the scariest things I have tried to use…could hardly balance with it and almost fell several times in first few minutes EXTREMELY unstable for 6 ft 4 older person Would need a month of practice with spotters to maybe get it to work Do not recommend for older persons

Trebuie să ai piciorul cu care calci de sportiv ,atletism...eu am luat de geaba nu pot merge este foarte deficil dacă cazi .....😢😂😂😂😂😂

Talkative! 6:05 before the demonstration began of how to get it on, and still 9:05 before operation demonstration. Good review but really too much talking. Show how to use it and then discuss all the points pros and cons.

It is a fake leg boo