Wheelie Crutch.
Jun 20th 2013, 11:05 am
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Wheelie Crutch.
I wonder if anyone has used or has a relative who uses a "wheelie crutch"?
I have seen one and a neighbour is thinking about one, she has found that her walking stick is not quite what she needs.
A few questions about them are, how stable are they when going up or down slopes, or on uneven pavements.?
Are they more difficult to handle if the user get a bit tired.
Do they tend to "run away" on wet surfaces?
Are they painful on the arms, wrists, hands etc.
Any other info would be helpful.
She is going to book a "test drive" in the local orthopedic shop, but that will not really give the wider picture as in if the crutch is use for half an hour or more.
Any further questions we should ask about would be helpful too.
I have seen one and a neighbour is thinking about one, she has found that her walking stick is not quite what she needs.
A few questions about them are, how stable are they when going up or down slopes, or on uneven pavements.?
Are they more difficult to handle if the user get a bit tired.
Do they tend to "run away" on wet surfaces?
Are they painful on the arms, wrists, hands etc.
Any other info would be helpful.
She is going to book a "test drive" in the local orthopedic shop, but that will not really give the wider picture as in if the crutch is use for half an hour or more.
Any further questions we should ask about would be helpful too.
Jun 20th 2013, 12:08 pm
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Re: Wheelie Crutch.
Interesting.
Is it one of these ?
http://www.goodbyecrutches.com/rollabout/
http://www.rolleraid.com/
They do appear to have brakes, but other than that, I've no idea.
Is it one of these ?
http://www.goodbyecrutches.com/rollabout/
http://www.rolleraid.com/
They do appear to have brakes, but other than that, I've no idea.
Last edited by Dick Dasterdly; Jun 20th 2013 at 12:11 pm.
Jun 20th 2013, 12:29 pm
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Re: Wheelie Crutch.
My dad used one of these...
http://www.healthandmobilitystore.co...r-3-wheels.jpg
It was very safe and stable but he lived in a purpose built complex - all flat and only lifts - no stairs.
If it's one of these that you are thinking of it's not much good for stairs nor outdoors really.
http://www.healthandmobilitystore.co...r-3-wheels.jpg
It was very safe and stable but he lived in a purpose built complex - all flat and only lifts - no stairs.
If it's one of these that you are thinking of it's not much good for stairs nor outdoors really.
Jun 20th 2013, 12:44 pm
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Re: Wheelie Crutch.
It was only a matter of time really wasn't it?
Jun 20th 2013, 12:53 pm
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Re: Wheelie Crutch.
My dad used one of these...
http://www.healthandmobilitystore.co...r-3-wheels.jpg
http://www.healthandmobilitystore.co...r-3-wheels.jpg
It was very safe and stable but he lived in a purpose built complex - all flat and only lifts - no stairs.
If it's one of these that you are thinking of it's not much good for stairs nor outdoors really.
http://www.healthandmobilitystore.co...r-3-wheels.jpg
http://www.healthandmobilitystore.co...r-3-wheels.jpg
It was very safe and stable but he lived in a purpose built complex - all flat and only lifts - no stairs.
If it's one of these that you are thinking of it's not much good for stairs nor outdoors really.
That is not what it is, it has the handle of a crutch, but then it has 2 small wheels, it looks like a mini bike, very light and adjustable for height.
It is for use outside more than inside.
Jun 20th 2013, 6:23 pm
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Re: Wheelie Crutch.
I wonder if anyone has used or has a relative who uses a "wheelie crutch"?
I have seen one and a neighbour is thinking about one, she has found that her walking stick is not quite what she needs.
A few questions about them are, how stable are they when going up or down slopes, or on uneven pavements.?
Are they more difficult to handle if the user get a bit tired.
Do they tend to "run away" on wet surfaces?
Are they painful on the arms, wrists, hands etc.
Any other info would be helpful.
She is going to book a "test drive" in the local orthopedic shop, but that will not really give the wider picture as in if the crutch is use for half an hour or more.
Any further questions we should ask about would be helpful too.
I have seen one and a neighbour is thinking about one, she has found that her walking stick is not quite what she needs.
A few questions about them are, how stable are they when going up or down slopes, or on uneven pavements.?
Are they more difficult to handle if the user get a bit tired.
Do they tend to "run away" on wet surfaces?
Are they painful on the arms, wrists, hands etc.
Any other info would be helpful.
She is going to book a "test drive" in the local orthopedic shop, but that will not really give the wider picture as in if the crutch is use for half an hour or more.
Any further questions we should ask about would be helpful too.
