If you suffer from limited mobility or sprained the ankle badly, then definitely walking around causing excruciating pain. In such situations, knee walker proves quite helpful and is good alternative to crutches and wheelchairs. Knee walkers are highly comfortable, maneuverable and highly portable three or four wheeler mobility aid that provides stability. Also known as knee scooter, knee rover and leg walker, those people who want the mobility aids for limited time period prefer taking knee walkers on rental basis instead of buying.
When to use Knee Walkers?
Knee walkers are
great alternative to standard crutches and walkers are useful mobility aids
when a person suffers from different kinds of injuries like sprained ankles,
leg, broken foot or knee surgery. Most of the mobility aids come with standard
set of features which is as follows:
·
Adjustable steering column and
leg bench for accommodating people of various heights
·
Foldable steering frame and
column for convenient transport and storage
·
Made from durable metal like
steel for providing better support and strength
·
Solid 8 inch flat-free wheels
for smooth ride both indoors and outdoors
·
Cushioned and contoured knee
rest to keep injured leg
·
Adjustable hand brakes for left
and right users
·
Weight support capacity varying
from 300-350 lbs
·
Available in attractive colors
like silver, blue and black
·
Tool-free height adjustment of
handle and seat
It goes without
saying that 4 wheel knee walker rentals
are more stable and reliable than 3 wheelers. Thus, it is strictly advice to
invest money in 4 wheel knee walkers if you have strong built.
Interested
people can either buy or take knee
walkers on rental basis. Many reputed companies deal in different kinds of
knee walkers and many other mobility aids with advanced safety features. Simply
disclose your requirements to them and they will help you in deciding the best
mobility aid suiting to your condition.
