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4 Biggest Myths about the iWALK2.0 Hand Free Crutch

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4 Biggest Myths about the iWALK2.0 Hand Free CrutchWhen you first faced your recovery, you might have believed you would get by okay on crutches. As you enter into the non-weight bearing world, you quickly realize how hard that will be. As you search for alternatives to crutches, you run across the iWALK2.0. Is it right for you? You might dismiss the idea because of a variety of myths you have heard regarding the device. But until you know the truth…don’t count it out! Here are the biggest myths about the iWALK2.0 as well as the real truth!

 

Myth #1: The iWALK2.0 is hard to use

When you see someone using the iWALK2.0 hands free crutch as an option to crutches it looks simple enough, but you probably figure they have practiced a long time and are not a normal everyday person. It’s true that it takes some people a little time to adjust to the mobility alternative. But others jump on it and go quickly. Whether it takes minutes or a few hours, the iWALK2.0 is worth getting used to. Once you adjust, it is not hard to use at all and it is even easy to take off and put back on.

 


Is the iWALK2.0 right for you? Take the 10 Question Quiz!

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Is the iWALK2.0 right for you? Take the Quiz!If you are considering using the iWALK2.0 hands free crutch, you might wonder if the device is right for your injury, lifestyle, and situation as a whole.

No device is perfect for everyone, but this quiz can help you get a feel for whether or not the device will help you through your recovery.

 

Be honest with yourself.  Only you know the answers to these important questions to see if there is a better option to crutches.

Answer the following questions to see if the iWALK2.0 is the right mobility device for you and provide a full, fast and maybe even a fun recovery after injury or surgery.

 

7 Differences between the iWALKFree Hands Free Crutch and the iWALK2.0

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7 Differences between the iWALKFree Hands Free Crutch and the iWALK2.0The non-weight bearing lifestyle is hard. Sure, crutches can help, but in some ways, they make life even harder. They hurt! They’re hard to use! They make stairs dangerous! They limit the use of your hands!
 
The iWALKFree Hands Free Crutch is a product that has helped many people get around during their non-weight bearing stage with ease. The alternative mobility device allows you the use of your hands at all times without the added pain in the armpit and other areas. While the iWALKFree Hands Free Crutch is a great product, it was  discontinuedin late 2013 and replaced with an improved  medical device that incorporated a decade of patient feedback and learning. Now, the iWALK2.0 is available and though the idea is the same, there are differences between the two versions. Here are a few of the differences between the original iWALKFree Hands Free Crutch and the iWALK2.0 version.
 

Fishing and Golfing after Ankle Surgery thanks to the iWALK2.0 Hands Free Crutch

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Life must go on after Ankle Surgery thanks to the iWALK2.0 Hands Free Crutch  Bob Savage, a civil engineer who works for the state of Connecticut didn’t like the idea of giving up so much of his life to the non-weight bearing way of existing after his ankle surgery. Instead of succumbing to the limitations of crutches, he simply ordered an iWALK2.0. He was amazed by how quickly he got used to the device. “I got the iWALK2.0 yesterday at 11am and now today I can get around everywhere…I just have to be careful!”

Bob had big plans for his new mobility. First, he said, “I am planning on fishing with it soon and even playing golf. I know I can do it.” He was excited about the little things the iWALK2.0 allowed him to do as well. “I can even sit down in a chair and let me iWALK2.0 device rest on a table so my foot can hand in the air without removing the device.”

 

8 Questions around the iWALK2.0 Hands Free Crutch

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8 Questions around the iWALK2.0 Hands Free CrutchWhen you injure yourself, you might know that you do not want to spend your recovery time on crutches. However, when you look at the iWALK2.0, you might be leery about buying the device. Is it really as good as it seems? Most products are too good to be true, right? Here are some misconceptions about the iWALK2.0 cleared up for you in order to help you make your mobility decision.

 

You have to cut the beam

Though adjusting the iWALKFREE Hands Free Crutch was a bit more tough, the iWALK2.0 is simple. It can be adjusted with no tools at all for any height within the allowed range. There it no cutting and there are no tools needed.

 

5 Types of People Perfect for the iWALK2.0 Hands Free Crutch

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So you injured yourself. Life goes on! Unfortunately, with your situation in life, you simply cannot keep up with daily activities on crutches. And that is where the iWALK2.0 comes in as a modern alternative to crutches. The iWALK2.0 is a newer, even better version of the original  iWALKFree Hands Free Crutch. You simply strap the device onto your injured leg and walk like normal…your hands free at all times! The iWALK2.0 is perfect for many different people. Here are just five examples.

 

taking care of pets on crutchesPet Owners

Just because you injure yourself does not mean your dog will walk himself every morning and every evening. Your pet might look at your with sympathetic eyes, but he will still need his usual care! On crutches, it would be downright dangerous to take your dog for a walk. If he pulled the wrong direction and got you off balance, you could be worse off than you already are. But with the iWALK2.0 you can keep up with your dog no matter what his pace. You’ll get in a little exercise and fresh air for yourself as well and you won’t even be sore because of it.

5 Negative Reviews of iWALK2.0 Hands Free Crutch to Read Before Buying

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My_kids_and_product_are_perectIt's hard to be objective when you gave birth to it.  Often parents refuse to admit their child is less than perfect, just as companies refuse to admit that their new and improved device isn't for everyone and actually  has some short comings.  You can look on any manufacturers to see the 5 Star reviews that don't tell you much.  You can often learn as much about what some people hate about a product to see if you can live with the limitations.  To help you decide if the iWALK2.0 Hands Free Crutch might be a better option than crutches for you, we collected some 1 star reviews and highlight what you need to keep in mind.  


 

How to Create a Halloween Costumes for Someone on Crutches

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 How to Create a Halloween Costumes for Someone on Crutches   Wizard of Oz DorothyWhen you have to spend Halloween on crutches, you might feel kind of bummed out. The costume you’d been hoping to wear just won’t work! But there are plenty of costume ideas out there that can easily accommodate crutches. Here are a few ideas to help you out.

 

Just Add Legs 

The best think you can do to accommodate crutches with a Halloween costume is to think of things that have extra legs and then use that to your advantage. You could be a spider, for example, and use your crutches as extra legs and add a few more. You could also be an octopus or an ant. Anything that has extra legs is a good option since you have additional places to place legs at this time.


20 Best Halloween Costumes: Mom on Crutches

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23_Best_Halloween_On_Crutches-120 Best Halloween Costumes for Moms on Crutches

 

Just because you have to spend this holiday on crutches does not mean that you have to forego all of the fun.  Your original costume idea may not pan out, but here are 20 of the best ideas for Halloween costumes that you can pull off, even with crutches by your side.

 

 

23 Cool Halloween Costume Ideas for Kid on Crutches

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23 Cool Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids on Crutches

If your child is injured on Halloween this year, he or she might be disappointed about the costume choices available. 

However, crutches do not have to stop a child from enjoying a night of dress up.  

Who knew the injury could lead to sympathy and more candy.  They might just want to go on crutches every year.  Here are the 23 Coolest Halloween costume ideas for kids on crutches.

 

 

23 Best Halloween Costumes: On Crutches

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23 Best Halloween Costumes : On Crutches

3 Ways to LOVE your foot surgery recovery

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Ways to LOVE your foot surgery recoverySo you had foot surgery and you now have to be on one foot.  It could be  acouple of weeks after bunion surgery or a couple of months after a flatfoot reconstruction.  While that might sound rather ominous and foreboding, there are three ways you can go from depressed to absolutely loving your recovery process. All three ways are offered by Goodbye Crutches.
 

What to be for Halloween when on Crutches?

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What_should_you_beHalloween on Crutches?

Crutches can be cumbersome around Halloween for many different reasons.  You know it’s harder to get from place to place so trick or treating will not be a breeze this year.  But even just your costume alone might be hindered because of the crutches. 

You know you don’t have a choice; you have to take your crutches along with you while you enjoy the Halloween festivities.  But there are a few ways you can make them fit in rather than stand out.  One way is to simply create a costume that needs crutches, or can at least hide them in some way or another.  Here are a few ideas.

 

Dos and Don’ts of Halloween Costumes when on Crutches

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104_0014As Halloween rolls around, you might be wondering what to do about your child on crutches. The costume he wanted to wear may or may not still work. If you need to come up with something new entirely, you may wonder what types of things would be best. Here are a few dos and don’t of Halloween costumes for those on crutches.

Do stay off your healing leg.

If you can find a costume that includes the crutches in some way, like an injured sports player or a war hero, that will make your child feel like he fits in even better.

Characters on crutches…Halloween costume ideas

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Angel_vs_Devil_Knee_ScooterWhen you injure yourself, you  might be in quite a bit of dismay. Who wan'ts to to wear that Halloween costume or go out to a party anyway.  But don’t despair! It's important to your mental health get out. There are other costumes out there that will fit in better with your injuries. After an injury or surgery you can get away with quite a bit on crutches. Here are just a few ideas.

 


4 Trick or Treat Alternatives when your Child is on Crutches

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Trick or Treat Alternatives when your Child is on CrutchesWhen Halloween is around the corner, your child may have his or her eye on the fun activities that go along with the holiday.  When your child has an accident, however, that lands her on crutches, trick or treating may no longer be a viable option.  When your child is just starting out on crutches, getting around is no longer easy.  Much less in a cumbersome costume in the dark.  Here are a few alternatives to trick or treating that might help your child get through the holiday while having a little fun at the same time.

 

Alternative #1: New Trick or Treating venues

The tradition is to simply walk around your neighborhood, ringing door bells and shouting trick or treat in order to get candy.  There are plenty of other places you could consider, however, especially when your child is on crutches.  Ask friends and family members for advice and check into places like malls, church parking lots, schools and other local areas that have trick or treating activities.  Your child would not have to work as far in these locations and you might even be able to use a wheelchair to get her from store to store.

 

6 Tips for Trick or Treat on Halloween on Crutches

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6 Tips for Trick or Treat on Halloween on CrutchesJust because you are on crutches does not mean you cannot enjoy the trick or treating session this Halloween.  Make sure you follow these tips and you can enjoy, or at least survive the evening alongside your children.

 

Tip #1: Pace Yourself

Keep in mind that you will not be able to go as fast as you did in past years.  Either prepare your children for your slower pace or commit to going up and down one street with them before you have someone else take over their supervision. 

 

10 Best Costumes for the Kid on Crutches

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10 Best Costumes for the Kid on CrutchesJust because your child is on crutches doesn’t mean the fun Halloween holiday has to be ruined.  It may take a little extra creativity to find a costume that will work, but these ideas will get you started!  Take a look at this list of costumes your child could easily pull off, even when on crutches.

 

Idea#1: Spider

All you need is a leotard or black long johns along with some extra legs.  Glue or stitch the extra legs to the outfit as well as one to each crutch.  The crutches will blend in to the costume and make it all that much more memorable.

Idea#2: Mummy

Mummies actually look better with crutches.  Wrap gauze around your child from head to toe, hiding his cast or boot and include some cause on the crutches as well.  What mummy do you know that is in good shape?

Halloween Fun Decorating your Crutches

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When you have unsightly crutches by your side for an important holiday like Halloween, you might feel despair. 

There is no way they are going to fit into your costume, right? 

Well, if you pick the right costume, you can decorate your crutches to look like part of your attire! 

 

Here are a few ideas:

 

Trick or Treating Made Easy on Alternatives to Crutches

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TRCIK_OR_TREATINGMADE_EASYWHEN_YOURE_ONWhen you are on crutches, you may not look forward to the Halloween holiday as much this year.  After all, you are imagining a night out with your family, attempting to hobble from house to house in order to take your children trick or treating.  Or, even worse, you are imagining a night at home alone due to the fact that you do not believe you can hack it out on the streets gathering candy with your kids as normal.  If your crutches are holding you back from your normal Halloween festivities, take a look at how easy trick or treating can be on alternatives to crutches.

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