USING IWALK 2.0 AFTER AN ANKLE FRACTURE - EFFORTLESSLY PERFECTLY EVERY TIME !!!
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You clicked on this video because you want to know about the Iwalk. It's pretty cool. Simple to use, relatively easy to attach.
If I could suggest to the manufacturer how to improve the unit I would add:
1) Be sure to place a towel behind your knee so the strap doesn't cut into the skin.
2) It would be nice to have a cord (bungee) type device that you could hook to the iwalk and up to your belt or belt look. in the beginning my wife spent a lot of time with one hand on the device because she wasn't able to get it tight enough and our solution was to use a bungee cord and connect it to her belt loop.
3) And the supports at the upper thigh need to be metal and not plastic.
Thanks and please comment..especially if you've tried this before.
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I love the iWalk 2.0 just the other day I had a customer come in with there 11 year old son who was on crutches for weeks after having foot surgery. Poor kids arms where so torn up from constantly using crutches, after seeing the iwalk and wearing it the kids smile was priceless.
+CSA Medical Supply Yep, that's pretty much how we did it too. It's a no-brainer. Thanks for watching my videos. Jeff
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Fractured my foot , this device is very helpful around the house . It hurts my knee but I can’t complain I been able to do things around the house and keep me independent most part . ( make sure you rest after using it )
Crutches = only good for go to the bathroom
Knee scooter = groceries, outdoor, dr appointment , shopping
Iwalk = 😀😀😀make a good cup of coffee ☕️ without falling
Laundry , dishes , cleaning here and there , water my trees 🌲 cook
Totally recommend it 👍👍👍
Erika Koz I’m glad you like it Erica. My wife’s name was very sensitive to. We ended up putting a small wash towel underneath it. The other thing I would recommend is that you get little piece of rope or a small belt so you can attach the upper part of the I walk to your belt loop. That way when you lift the lake up there won’t be any play in it. I’m so glad you like it. I have nothing to do with the company and I’m not affiliated with it at all. But this saved my wife from being very uncoordinated very safe with crutches. This works great, we have it in our garage, we’re going to use it againWhen we have another injury. Take care, get better superfast, and then stay healthy,. Thanks for watching all my videos, Jeff.
I recommend the Iwalk 2.0. I had, virtually ankle reconstruction 8 weeks ago.. I was on the Iwalk2.0 for at least 6 weeks and it was an excellent solution for me. I have various stairs in my House, as well as 3 young Kids, with the iwalk 2.0 I was able to pretty much do what I could do on 2 legs. I am now in week 8 where I can start weigh bearing on my ankle, I now only use the iwalk2.0 if I have to walk a reasonable distance.As an Addition to this I also purchased a Left foot accelerator setup for my car. Yet another Independence giving solution for my recovery. Brilliant...In the end of the day I had to add a Facecloth to the Shin Support as the foam flatten's on the knee pretty quickly. Also I added a Child's seatbelt cover, to the strap that goes behind the knee, as the padding that comes with the iwalk2.0 is pretty inadequate. Tiny issues compared to the freedom I had using the product. 6 weeks flew by, I feel I gave my ankle an excellent non weight bearing rehab because of it.Cheers Mike.
Your experience mirrors my wife's experience. All the extra modifications you needed to add up with the same. Funny how that works. But the good thing is, my wife and you were able to move around independently and with minimal effort. Good luck on your road to recovery and stay healthy. Thanks for watching my videos.
Having surgery on Peroneal Brevis tendon soon and can't apple any weight on it for 8-10 weeks so this seems like the perfect solution. Thanks for posting this.
It will work. Just remember to attach a bungee to your belt loop to help it stay snug while you lift the leg off the ground. Thanks for watching my videos.
Been out of work for a few weeks now and thought to myself there has to be something better than crutches in this day and age. Whooohooo I'll be grinding stumps again in no time! lol thanks for sharing the video.
Jason Hyatt you're very welcome. And happy stump grinding ha ha. Get better soon and stay healthy. Thanks for watching my videos
I saw the ad for this product before the video...
Bunny Lover Bryana same
Damn, I broke my ankle in 2014, I was 3 months in crutches and it felt like forever, if I knew this thing existed...
The whole "texting and not looking up" part??? I'd break my other ankle too... I really want one of these but it's just too dear for me just now.
Yeah, I know, I cringe when I see her in the "texting" mode. LOL. Thanks for watching my videos.
+jeffmaggie wow what a quick reply!!! Thanks for replying!! (And being nice! So many poisonous people online these days - thank you for spreading positivity and a little insight into the life of your wife and yourself with this nifty hands-free crutch! = )
She's in great shape, I'm sure that makes a big difference
The knee strap white anchor should be on the outside of your leg, to make it easier to fit and undo, the same as the other two straps.
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I Just had a spiral tib-fib fracture right above the ankle and I bought this hoping to maintain my day to day functions. At first try it felt promising, I really expect for this to be the "hands free" solution to getting around but it was not. In the house, on even surfaces, going up and downstairs it was okay but not great. Walking on the sidewalks where the surface is uneven walking more than half a block, fugetaboutit! You only have one point of contact with the ground while walking so when you are on uneven surfaces - fugetaboutit! .This good for in the house and the car is parked right outside. I should also mention that I played sports in high school and college so I am very athletic, coordinated and have a good sense of balance and walking with the iwalk 2.0 made me nervous. I returned the iwalk and a purchased knee scooter and felt way more secure and getting around was a breeze.
Lawrence Roman Hey, you got to go with what works for you. I’m sorry that I walked it work for you and I’m really glad that the scooter did. The reason we went to the eye walk was because we thought it would be easy. There is a break-in. About two or three hours. What we found that helped a lot was number one we put a towel under the knee and that really helped a lot. The other thing we did is we took a strap and we attached it to the upper belt and then we attached to her belt so it wasn’t loose every time she left to the lake to go forward. Before when she left to the lake the lake wood left about half an inch so she’d have to really busy have a little bit higher. Which would put that belt loop on there to help things out she didn’t have to hold it with her left hand but I totally get what you’re saying. And I guarantee, if you said you were at athletic in high school and college. You should be able to use this very well, but you have to choose what works for you and I’m really really really glad that the scooter did the job feel. By the way, I also hope that you recover superfast. Spiral fracture‘s are tough because they’re not transverse and they take a longer time to heal. Did you have any pins, or did they just placed you in a splint cast,.? You don’t have to respond back if you don’t want to. I’m just curious. Thanks for watching my video and you can take a look at the other ones too although this is the only one on the I want. Have a great day and speedy speedy recovery to youJeff smile :-).
Got screws put it my ankle a cpl months ago wish I knew about this
Watch where you are walking FFS, you will fall and break the other leg!
I’ve been on one for 3 months. Have had 2 close calls. Once going down stairs and once due to user error. Very very good devise and regained my in home mobility issues. Took 3 minutes to learn how to walk on it. Highly recommend one. I’m also 52 years old and 6’7” tall and weight 250lbs. Gettin up can be a challenge at first.
Wow I'm not working but I need one because I have a leg fracture I wish someone can sponsor one for me
It's that good you can still text and walk!
+Kevin H She can do everything. That iWalk turns her into a Wonderwoman. Thanks for watching.
my knees are to bad to walk with full body pressure..but a good idea
Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm pushing 200 pounds and that would probably be difficult for me, but so far I haven't had any use for an iwalk. She does say that it's so much better than getting around on crutches. Thanks for watching my video and have a great day.
Thank you I'm really excited to get this and get rid of my crutches they are Horrible. I just ordered the Iwalk so a few days and I'll have it!!
Sabrina 😂😀😀😀. That’s great news. I know you will love it. Just remember to attach a rope or a belt to your belt loop in the top of the I watch. It’ll keep it from being a little loose. Also put a towel under your kneecap. So it doesn’t get sore. Other than that, you’re on your own and you’re on your way. Graduations and good luck. Thanks for watching all my videos and have a great day. Jeff.
@@jeffmaggie thank you!!
Sabrina 😀😀😀
How did you like it?? Any updates?
I have to have surgery on each foot soon. I was considering getting one of these. Is it tiring? I guess for the first week, anything is....but really, how was it? Was it as easy as you made it look? How about going up/down stairs? I have 6 steps to get into/out of my home...
I have hiking injury. 5 fractures in my ankle. I now have a plate, 2 screws, 8 pins.
That's so cool
Thank you for posting.
Misty Harris you are very welcome. Thanks for watching my videos.
Tried to sell a brand new in the box 2.0 and Facebook market kept taking my ad down...still have it in box.
If your legs can still move ， you can try to use Keidou Trike.
That hallway was filthy!
But cool video
It's the back hallway of the hardware store. I don't think they get a chance to clean it out very often. Thanks for watching my video.
It worked perfectly despite it being set up slightly wrong.
The gray buckles should be on facing out from your left side (like how you have the upper thigh buckle). The gray buckles should always be facing the outward side of whichever leg they're supporting.
#JustSaying 🤷🏿♂️
Why am I just now getting an ad for this in 2019 if this was already out 3 years ago
Alonzo Wilson That I think has to do with Google AdSense. They try to mix it up a bit.
Im.in crutches they hurt so bad and cant get a thimg done im.buying this in 1 week cant wait it looks soo much better than crutches. 💕
Stephanie Masiello First, I’m very sorry that you have an injury. Second, I’m really glad that you’re looking at this video. A couple of things you’re going to need. First thing is a soft washcloth that you put underneath your knee so you’re a part of your lower leg doesn’t get sore. The second thing is to consider getting a piece of rope or belt or something that has Velcro on it and attach it to the top of that I walk and then attach it to your belt loop. There is a little bit of play even when you tighten it up around the cast. So it’s nice to have that extra security. Good luck and be safe. It’s a really fast learning curve and when she figure it out you’ll be all over the house. Ha ha.Have a great day and get healthy fast. Thanks for watching all my other videos too. Jeff.
What happened to her leg and how does she drive with the leg cast on
Only need one foot to drive if you have an automatic transmission.
I have left leg ankles surgery a week back . I'm my leg ankle. i have 7 Screws with a plate. Is this product is useful?
Yes, the iwalk would be perfect for your situation. It takes all of the weight off your ankle.
Why would you not make velcro straps to tighten it.
That is common sense
Great product
Great idea!
But I do wish it came with velcro straps to tighten instead of how u have it.
Good Morning,
I liked what I saw, I do not know if it will be a possibility or a solution for me.
Presented the iWalk 2.0 to several clinical and Portuguese are not favorable to this product, the conclusion that they do not want to take a step forward, I'll have to risk to have or that is 0.5% of mobility, can not be tied to chair wheels the rest of my life. I know that may be a risk, but if not try will never know.
not to be rude but how would you go up stairs
Deadshark 2008 excellent question. Going upstairs she lives with her good foot. Going downstairs she lives with her bad foot. It's only on level surfaces that you can achieve the normal walk in motion. Thanks for watching my video. And more importantly, thanks for leaving a comment.have a great day and get better fast if you're injured.
I go upstairs all the time..if there's a railing I hold on and can step up with either foot..no railing I side stw0..good foot first
@@jeffmaggie Do you have more videos of your friend Maggie weari g the iwalk
I’m wondering if she’ll be texting someone about her RUclips video while driving.
Yeah, I keep telling her how concerned I am and not to text and drive, but she prevails!!!haha She's very good about not texting while driving. Thanks for watching all my videos and have a great day.
how does she drive with the leg cast on
Tommy Evans her cast is on her left foot.. automatic transmission
Tommy Evans you are not one of those loons who drives an automatic with two feet are you? 😁
Tommy Evans, because Muricans are driving automatic... They don't know how to drive with stick, at least most of them.
What is the white material you used at the front at the front of the support where the knee extends out from the cast. I have the same cast but need to protect the knee area by raising it up ot level of the cast edge. It is too painful to walk without that support. The cast digs into the leg. Thanks for this video I am in exactly the same condition and have the iWalker 2.0 but just starting out. 12 Weeks to go. Thanks
Best of luck to you. The white patch on the front is a washcloth that we pulled it a couple of times because the top of the tibia or the cop at the lower part of the leg gets really sore obviously not with the canisters but just above where the cast stops. She doesn’t use it anymore but it was a great great thing to have when she was injured. Sounds like you got the same thing and I wish you the best of luck. It’s really easy to get used once you try it for a while but you’ll know. Thanks for watching all of my videos and have a great day. And healthy recovery. Jeff.
This is great. Thanks for sharing. Did it hurt your knee? And is the weight of the crutch OK to take longer walks?
Kurt Deneen there was no pain at all using this device. It was really easy to use. The only addition would be to include a belt strap from the top of the I walk to your belt loop. That way when you lift the leg there's no gap under your knee. Other than that it works great. Thanks for watching and good luck.
I'm so curious to know if you'd be able to walk with one on each leg lol I hope someone try it and makes a video of it 😄
I couldn’t find your other comment about the pain for me to respond on that thread. It is painful on the knee. Specifically the upper part of the lower leg. If you look closely you can see that we put a washcloth there. The other thing that we need to do to tweak it so it works well is to attach a little rope or small built from the top of the apparatus to your belt loop. On your pants. Because there’s a little bit to give which is not bad but every time you come down, you come down in a different place on your knee. So it would be nice if you could get it cinched up and kind of close. It has a face strap but it’s not very strong. And it will sag in drop over time. And about making a video with somebody using both of them at the same time. That would be hilarious ha ha. It would kind of be like walking on stilts that are attached to your knees instead of your feet. I can only imagine that after you’re done with that video, you might need both of those at some point in time to move around. But I’m not sure. Ha ha. Thanks for watching all my videos and have a great day. Jeff.
@@jeffmaggie ah I pressed wrong button and accidentally deleted it that's why it would've been gone when you went to reply! (New cellphone, still getting used to it!)
Yes, I've read lots of comments from fellow reviewers saying they needed extra padding there too, hopefully the manufacturers take some of their customers feedback on board and use that info to improve their future model. It's certainly a fantastic product and a lifesaver for people like your wife recovering from a short term injury as well as those with long term injuries.
Hope your Mrs went on to make a full recovery! ☺
Can this fit somebody who is overweight? I'm a female, 5'3 & weigh 230 pounds.
missMumbleJumbo Absolutely. This will fit any body type, anybody size, anybody wait. I’m not a representative of the company, but I really like this a lot. Thanks for watching my video and I hope it works for you. Jeff.
Boy she Loves her phone
Kenny Dodd That’s the biggest complaint I have at home. She’s always on it ha ha. Thanks for watching all the videos and have a great day. Jeff.
These modern pirates are legit
GoldCoastGypsy Yeah they are. This was the best thing that we bought during her entire recovery. It works so well and effortlessly. The only thing I would suggest is maybe getting a rope or straps to attach the top part of the I walk to a belt loop. That way it picks up any slack that is there. Also you need to put a towel underneath so the kneecap and upper part of the tibia doesn’t get damaged. Thanks for watching all my videos and have a great safe and healthy day. Jeff.
What happens if something goes wrong and you fall flat on your face?
witchy Lyrics Yeah, that would suck. So far she hasn’t done that. LOL. I would recommend text messaging now. Thanks for watching on my videos and have a great day. Jeff. Jeff
hi, 7 weeks after surgery I could weight bear and walk. maybe had to use the iwalk 2 or 3 times just the take it easy. after a week haven't used it since.
Your situation sounds different, maybe?. Our doctor told my wife that she was not able to put any weight on it at all. So the idea of crutches was going to be very uncomfortable for her. That's just our situation. Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching my videos.
Hi, just to be clear, I was on the iwalk for 7 weeks, with no weight bearing. After 7 weeks my doctor advised I could Start to weight bear and walk little bits. Only required the Iwalk, for ,2-3 times during that initial weight bearing time.
+Mike Taylor got it. That makes more sense. Nonetheless, it's a great device, isn't it?
I just got mine but the knee support isnt enough what did you use?
Used and washcloth for the knee and strap for the belt. Thanks for watching my videos and have a great day, Jeff
I Have it! But, cast hurts my knee/sheen, what are you wearing? A towel? Or what else do you recommend?
Erandi GC yes, a towel right underneath the knee the top part of the tibia would be really helpful. They do not include that with the I walk. The other thing I use is a little piece of rope that connects to a belt loop on the side. I can adjust it and that helps keep the eye walk more secure. Good luck and thanks for watching my videos.
jeffmaggie thanks! Will try that!
Erandi GC ✌️
I bruised my knee after the first day..............................not enough cushion...........not using it any more, still better than regular crutches
jimbob my wife is really enjoyed it a lot. And helped her get around, as you can see. Sorry it didn't work. Hope you're feeling better. Thanks for watching my videos
My biggest complaint is lack of cushion on the I walk..cast dogs into the sh8n bone even when they put extra cushion in there...I use the I walk in combo with one or 2 crutches..
Ffs if I had that when I had a cast on life would be so much easier
rkomonkey I completely know what you're talking about. I broke my ankle about 10 years ago and couldn't use the same thing. Thanks for watching my videos.
cant believe they didn't come out with something like this sooner. $150 at at target.com
I appreciate the non talking. I wanted to hear if it makes noises and it does. 🙁
MJ You’re welcome. The non-talking was because I didn’t want my wife to know I was filming her. LOL. Thanks for watching videos and have a great day. Jeff.
jeffmaggie - 😁
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It’s sold on Amazon. For $159.
www.amazon.com/s?k=iwalk&crid=26OG3XOP78Q74&sprefix=iwalk%2Caps%2C148&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Where can I order?
I don’t recall exactly where we got this. I know it was done online. It might have been Amazon. But I don’t think it was I wok.com. It was about $150. But totally totally worth it. Thanks for watching all my videos and have a great day. Jeff.
She needs to put that damn phone down,,probably how she broke her damn foot anyway,,she starts the truck and goes right back to the phone,,🤔🤔
Hmmm, so it seems to me that she broke her ankle or something, probably as a result of, oh, I don't know....texting maybe, yet here she is on her iWalk 2.0 walking and texting anyway....guess some people will never learn, hehe!!
Michael Lambert It’s worse than texting. She was on an uneven bench trying to get some clothes out of the top of her closet. It’s slept sideways and she came down with her entire weight on her ankle. Snap the bottom of her fibula. But you’re right, texting is probably not a smart thing to do. Especially if you’re in a crunch. Thanks for watching on my videos and have a great day. Jeff.
This can cause a DVT
Koko Boogie DVT is short for deep vein thrombus. Not necessarily. It is not in the device all day. She does take it out. And when she does we rub and massage the leg. But you’re right, if it’s kept in the flex position and not moving around too much, the blood can coagulate because of DVT. Not a good thing. Thanks so much for watching my videos. Have a great day. Jeff.
I wasn't attacking you or her, but I was a little leary of the device. I used to love sitting with my left knee bent back like that, and ended up with a PE from DVT. Just wanted to warn people, that's all.
Koko Boogie No offense taken. I understand exactly where you’re coming from. I did some small research on what you said, and it’s true. Thanks for your comment and have a great day. Jeff.
Should we really be watching a woman walk with an injury also while she is looking at her phone?
Absolutely not. Ha ha. I tried to get her off the phone for 10 seconds to make this video and she almost had a coronary heart attack. Ha ha. Thanks for watching on my videos and have a great day and stay safe.
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how I'd she broke her foot in the first place
Tommy Evans climbing on a piano stool. 😂
jeffmaggie really how bad was the brake
Tommy Evans Took 4 months to full recovery and range of motion
jeffmaggie so it was a pretty bad brake how did she drive with the cast on
Tommy Evans it was pretty easy. She broke her left foot so she just needed her right foot for the brake and gas.
I met to say good product bad sound
Tina Cooley . 👍😀
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You drop your keys... You're fucked loll
cm legend LOL. I could not of said that better. She's dropped her keys for five times and I've had to get them each time. Thanks for your comment. Pretty funny. And thanks for watching my videos.
jeffmaggie I just broke my fibula 3 weeks ago and waiting for see the Doc in 4 days for either a walking boot or keep the cast. If I keep the cast, I'm going with this type of crutch except I will make sure I don't drop my keys! Loll just posted a video on how I'm doing...
That’s probably how she messed up her ankle in the first place, walking and texting and looking at Phone! Very dangerous! And she continues to do it while she is in her car!
Diana Rumley Excellent point Diana. I totally agree with you. My wife was doing her iPhone every single day on the I walk to. I kept telling her to put the phone down and she wouldn’t , I kept telling her not to drive, and she would. But she made it every single day on that I walk. It was really amazing to see her go up and down stairs cross streets,sidewalks, curbs, elevators, everything. So she’s pretty much doing everything that she wanted to do before she broke her ankle. Oh, and the way she broke her ankle was not so smart either. She was on a piano bench going up in her closet and fell on the way down. Ouch.😂😑💀 OK, thanks so much for watching my videos and have an awesome day.
Helpful but annoying
Yessenia Rodriguez Yes, that is true. But it’s much better than crutches. I don’t think there’s anything that you can really do for an angle it would be good feel good wills recovering, but this seems to be pretty good
Get off your phone before you fall again and for sure don’t drive. Smh
Thomas Saliou LOL. That’s it that’s exactly what I said to her. But she’s fiercely independent. Thanks for watching all the videos and have a great day. Jeffrey
jeffmaggie she is an idiot
NO ! iwalk is a total POS !!! I bought one early so I could learn how to use it before surgery. The “foot” is so sticky you trip all the time. I fell 3x and hurt my knee. I can’t imagine the damage I’d cause using this right after ankle surgery. TOTAL GARBAGE! A lawsuit in the making without a doubt !!!
OK… So I don’t share your same view and opinion, but I’m really glad you left a comment. people need to see both sides of the story, not just the good side or bad side. I’m sorry that it didn’t work for you and that you fell three times. Obviously, this is not for everybody. I don’t mean that like you can’t do it because you’re not good enough, it’s just that it doesn’t fit everybody’s needs. But seriously, thank you for leaving a comment welcome. Thank you for watching all my videos and have a great day. Jeff.