The RollerAid Knee Walker, or otherwise known as just a knee walker, is fast becoming a replacement for traditional crutches.
Knee Walkers are "scooter-like" devices that allow you to rest your hurt leg while allowing you to roll around with speeds not reached with normal crutches. In fact, with a knee walker you will actually move faster than you did before you were injured.
You can even buy or rent these devices and your insurance may cover some or all of it.
There are many types of walkers but the RollerAid Turning Knee Walker seems to be the most popular and widely used.
Some benefits to using a device like a knee walker vs. regular crutches are:
Eliminates tripping or falling associated with crutches
Has an incredible number of adjustments for customizing the unit to your body size for ultimate comfort and maneuverability
Can be used as a bench or foot stool during rest
Improves circulation in affected leg
Provides the needed exercise for you while keeping your injury completely still for faster healing
Frees up hands with a removable basket so you can accomplish more
Allows you to move faster than you ever could on crutches
Features an easy rolling caster system which means less fatigue and conserved energy
Is ultra portable so you go wherever you need to go without hassle
These are just a few of the benefits to using a RollerAid or knee walker.
Individuals who are most likely to use this device are people who have an injury below the knee and they need to be mobile. Another benefit to using this or another knee walker is that most people experience more relaxation and faster healing than if they were to use traditional crutches.
All these added benefits have attracted thousands of people to try knee walkers and will continue to provide increased mobility for injured people.