iWalk2.0 News and Updates

Actor Harrison Ford uses the iWalk2.0 Hands Free Crutch while recovering from ankle injury

iWalk2.0 Testimonials:


"The iWALK2.0 gave me back my independence…and created a local sensation!"

My only regret about the iWalk Free is that I didn’t discover its existence earlier! I broke my left ankle in two places and required surgery, after which I was not allowed to put weight on the ankle for six weeks. I spent five of those weeks on regular crutches, dependent on others for simple things like making an omelette or carrying a cup of coffee from the kitchen to the couch. I watched sadly as my upper leg muscles, as well as my lower ones, withered away from lack of use. At the same time, my “good” right leg’s knee was developing all kinds of aches and pains from bearing all my weight, especially going up and down stairs. By the end of the fifth week, the right knee was in agony and my shoulders and back were starting to hurt from bearing the weight on the crutches.

The day I found out about the iWalk I discovered a seller in my area and arranged to get one. It only took about ten minutes to adjust it to my height and to learn to walk with it. Another ten minutes later, I had mastered going up and coming down the stairs – so much easier than with crutches! The following day I was feeling a bit of an ache in my left upper leg – it was the quad and hamstring muscles coming back to life after weeks of disuse. I was glad that the iWalk allowed me to start to work these muscles again. Even though I couldn’t bear weight on the ankle, with the iWalk, I could bear weight in the upper leg and hip again. This took a lot of the pressure off the right leg and knee as well, making stairs in particular a lot easier to manage.

Because my driving foot was not affected, I was able to drive throughout my recovery, and once I got the hang of quickly clipping and unclipping the iWalk, it was a cinch to remove it once I got in the car and put it back on when I reached my destination. One day I wore it to my children’s school and gathered a crowd of youngsters around me wanting to know about my “pirate leg.” I was the centre of attention.

This happened again just a day later when I wore the iWalk to my 6-week follow-up appointment with the orthopedic surgeon. At the hospital several envious pairs of eyes were on me as I skipped the line waiting for wheelchairs at the entrance (there was a shortage) and iWalked it to the orthopedic clinic. Once there, everyone who had a crutch with them was staring at me. I fielded several questions about the iWalk, including how it works and where to buy it. Then I started chatting with a woman who had been hit by a truck – in addition to her broken ankle, she had bruises on her face and had suffered a concussion! I explained to her how the iWalk had made stairs so much easier for me. As we waited, she and her husband Googled iWalk and saw all the amazing videos that show how easy it is to use. I told them that if my doctor gave me the go-ahead to start putting weight on my ankle again, I would sell my iWalk to them. Shortly after that, the doctor did tell me to start walking on my ankle again, and my long rehab began. I was a bit sad to say goodbye to my trusted friend the iWalk, but I knew I had to start putting one foot in front of the other again. And I was glad to see that it would go on to help someone else.

Kimberly Darlington
Montreal, Quebec
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"The iWALK2.0 truly saved me from a deep depression!"

In July, I broke my fibula while hiking with my dogs. When the doctor said "surgery and no weight bearing for 6-8 weeks"—-well, I was despondent. My husband works full-time and couldn't really stay home to take care of me, bring me food, do laundry, etc. We live on a remote ranch and our dogs and horses are used to lots of interaction and exercise, mostly from me. The thought of weeks on the couch was extremely depressing. 

I was also scared about overwhelming my already hard-working husband; he was facing having to take over all of my daily duties, which are numerous. I knew crutches wouldn't provide real freedom, and a knee scooter wouldn't work on our terrain or allow me to use my hands. 

We were so excited to find the iWALK2.0! I was a little nervous at first but immediately realized that I didn't need to be. It was easy to learn, allowed me to do my regular activities and chores, and gave me a feeling of self-sufficiency. That is a big deal when you are injured. Little things like carrying a plate or a dog bowl, or helping make dinner become hugely important. 

The iWALK2.0 truly saved me from a deep depression. If I hadn't had the ability to move around and use my hands, I would have really suffered. The immobility would've been worse than breaking my leg. The iWALK2.0 is an amazing tool and I highly recommend it.


-Leslie 
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"I was able to escort my mum and push her wheelchair through the airport… and generally blow everyone away with my independence"

"Thanks to you iWalk I was able to not only travel from New Zealand to Australia for a family gathering, I was able to escort my mum and push her wheelchair through the airport, carry bags and generally blow everyone away with my independence. Thanks!"

-Raylene Beal
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"I can play outside with the kids and I have played 18 holes of golf on the iWALK2.0"

I have been using the iWALK2.0 for a month now and love it! It is too bad that I have another two months to go before I can put weight on my foot but at least it will be easier with the iWALK!

I saw a gentleman using the iWALK at the doctors office and I thought "he has a peg leg, that's crazy!" We went into an exam room; the doc came in and asked how I liked the crutches. I told him that they are a pain, here I was and I could not carry anything, could not open doors (easily) and my armpits and wrists were very sore from using the traditional crutches. That's when my doctor told me about the iWALK2.0 and that I should go online and get it. For work I need to walk around various terrain and the crutches hindered my mobility. The scooter, while fast on flat hard surfaces, looked heavy and would be very awkward to get in and out of my truck and would not work around job sites when I needed to go see them. The other downfall to the scooter is it "rents" for $150.00 for six weeks. I need something for three months abd that would be around #300 bucks! With the iWALK2.0 I could own it forever for only $149!!!

I purchased my iWALK2.0 and had it overnighted, I wanted it ASAP! I received the package in the mail and it took just 5 minutes to assemble. I was free of regular crutches! The adjustment or fitting process was simple. It took a few tries to get it adjusted to feel like it was your leg, but once it is dialed in there is no need to adjust anything but the straps when wearing different clothes.

I have used my iWALK2.0 for various projects around the house i.e. mowing, edging, taking the garbage cans out, I even helped a neighbor install a water heater (we had to carry the old one out and the new one in!). I can play outside with the kids and I have played 18 holes of golf on the iWALK2.0.

- Justin
Bountiful, Utah
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"Thanks to iWALK Free I am able to walk and hold my sons hand."

Thanks to iWALK Free I am able to walk and hold my sons hand. I had given up the thought to carry him for whatever reason. Realizing I still have that possibility brings me joy. Thank you!

-Jorge
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"IT IS BEYOND EASY!"

I absolutely loveeee my iWALK2.0! I didn’t think it was going to be that easy to use. It is beyond easy! I wanted to try it out before my surgery so I could get used to it, well, needless to say, there is no getting used to it. It felt so natural! All of the physical therapists, the resident doctors, nurses, everyone was taking pictures of my iWALK2.0 when therapy came to get me to start walking on it. 

They were all trying to figure out how the stairs were going to work for me so I said “Here, let me show you.” I walked up the stairs with it and therapy laughed and said “Well, yeah, you passed your test! That thing is awesome!” 

Needless to say the iWALK2.0 needs to be advertised everywhere! Hospitals, Doctors’ offices, therapists… everyone is so amazed by it! Also, I walked out of the hospital with it on when they released me. I refused to let them push me in a wheelchair!

Before my injury, I lost 95 lbs by going to the gym 6 to 7 days a week and the reason the iWALK2.0 is so important to me is so I can stay active, go to the gym and pretty much keep up with my weight loss. My weight loss has become my life and the iWALK2.0 allows me to keep up with this lifestyle. My biggest concern was going to the gym and having to leave my wheelchair there every day. 

Well, now I don’t need to. It is a huge plus that the iWALK2.0 is so comfortable! I will be non-weight bearing for 3 months. This is a major life saver!

Sincerely,
Breanna Conforti
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"I turned up the music and rocked out on my iWALK2.0!"

Having had reconstructive surgery on my right foot on June 18, 2014, I am able to do just about everything that I wish to do save for hiking in the woods! I have spent my days "recuperating" in my shop; I have re-worked nearly all of the cabinetry in my RV, starting with cutting materials on the table saw and finishing with the installation of a new interior!

The unit has worn well. It is easy to go up or down stairs, work in the kitchen and clean the house. Once, upon receiving some unusually good news, I turned up the music and rocked out on my iWALK2.0!! :-)

Thanks for putting this wonderful device out there for all to use. My crutches sit in the corner all day long and I am due to see the surgeon for my final post-op in 3 days. I am planning to donate the device to my surgeon so he and his staff may try it and recommend it to others.

Thanks again for giving me the ability to have a fruitful and stress free recuperation.


Sincerely,
Henry R. Kanner DDS