new style walker --alternative to crutches

[LindaDVC]

Hi-- the last time we were at Disney I saw a girl using a device I'd never seen before -- I introduced myself and asked her some questions about it. She said it was new and she found it easier around Disney than crutches however she was getting tired

I was trying to find it online and didn't get very far without a name so will describe it and see if anyone knows what I am referring to!

She had a platform (parallel to the ground) that she placed her lower leg in a bent position and basicly was weight bearing on her knee on the platform. It was on wheels and had a handle to hold onto. Basicly she would roll on the platform then step with her other foot.


Thanks Linda

 

[SueM in MN]

sounds interesting.
Do you have any more information that might be helpful?
Things I was thinking of were:
- was it a pediatric walker or was she older?
- what color was it/what was it made of?
I'm assuming it was a front walker?

 

[SueM in MN]

Is this it?
Knee walker
And another link to the company that made it.

 

[mrmagicmph]

Hi-- the last time we were at Disney I saw a girl using a device I'd never seen before -- I introduced myself and asked her some questions about it. She said it was new and she found it easier around Disney than crutches however she was getting tired

I was trying to find it online and didn't get very far without a name so will describe it and see if anyone knows what I am referring to!

She had a platform (parallel to the ground) that she placed her lower leg in a bent position and basicly was weight bearing on her knee on the platform. It was on wheels and had a handle to hold onto. Basicly she would roll on the platform then step with her other foot.


Thanks Linda

I've got a pretty good guess on what you're talking about. Would this be it? http://www.roll-a-bout.com/

It's called the Roll-A-Bout. If it's the one you're talking about, I'll be happy to fill you in on it (my dad has used the roll-a-bout on & off for a few years). If not, well, give me a bit better idea about what you're talking about & maybe I can help with that too. Let me know!

 

[Michigan]

I did a search on broken leg rolling walker and I think this is what you are looking for.
http://www.roll-a-bout.com/

Cindy

 

[SueM in MN]

Here's a different one called the Turning Leg Caddy and a better site with more pictures.

Once I found the term "Knee scooter", I found a lot of different ones.
I was surprised when mrmagicmph and Michigan found a different one than I did, but it looks like there are many different types.

Here's another one called a rolleraid.

 

[LindaDVC]

thanks!

I knew you folks would help me find it!
I have a friend who fell and I wanted to share this with her!

Appreciate all the help!

Linda