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Clinical Research Reveals The Crutch That Reduces DVT Risk
Have you ever had to use crutches or a knee scooter to get around due to an injury? If so, you may have noticed that they can be uncomfortable, bulky, and awkward to use. But what if there was an alternative that could not only improve your mobility but also improve your blood flow? Well, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, there is! The iWALK3.0 hands-free crutch is a game-changer when it comes to…
How Can I Shower with Crutches? Discover the iWALK for Safe and Easy Showering
Sustaining an injury that requires a period of non-weight bearing can be an incredibly challenging experience, particularly when it comes to everyday activities like taking a shower. For those who are unfamiliar, non-weight bearing injuries mean you cannot put weight on your foot and often require the use of crutches to navigate the world, which can be difficult enough on its own, let alone when it comes to…
Why a Hands-Free Knee Crutch is Better Than a Knee Scooter
If you’ve ever experienced an injury or surgery that requires you to use crutches or a knee scooter, you know just how inconvenient it can be. You’re not able to use your hands, and carrying anything is nearly impossible. It can also be painful and put strain on your shoulders, arms, and back. Knee scooters can help, as they take the strain out of your shoulders and hands, however they are only suitable on flat surfaces and you still…
Below Knee Amputation: Treatment, Surgery & Recovery Advice
A below knee amputation (often referred to as BKA), is an operation during which the lower portion of the leg is removed, whilst the surgeon saves as much of the healthy skin, bone and tissue as possible. This is often a very traumatic surgery, but with the right...
Hands On – A Physiotherapist’s Review of the iWALK3.0
My name is Tom Stukins. I am a senior, specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist with 22 years’ experience in treating all manner of injuries, rehabilitating post-operative orthopaedic procedures and helping patients manage a whole range of physical conditions. What...
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Treatment & Recovery Advice
The Achilles tendon is a chord of strong, fibrous tissue that connects the muscles in your calf to your heel bone. When it’s overstretched or placed under an unusual amount of strain, your Achilles tendon can partially tear or rupture completely – this is a painful...