KneeRover Economy Knee Scooter Steerable Knee Walker for Adults for Foot Surgery, Broken Ankle, Foot Injuries - Foldable Knee Rover Scooter for Broken Foot Injured Leg Crutch (Blue)

My wife was working out a couple weeks ago and handed wrong, breaking her foot severely to the point of no weight for up to 12 weeks and we are still awaiting word on if she’ll need surgery. But she needs to get to the bathroom and between the bed and recliner, so we had to do something. After researching the various products she decided on this brand, and this scooter. Overall we are giving it a 5 star and it is deserved, but there are some points you will want to make note of when choosing. 1. Set up: This is easy to set up. But. A. You will want to have someone able bodied to do it. It is not overly heavy, but there is weight to it, and it’s bottom heavy, so you need to be able to move around, adjust, even climb/lay not the floor or put it up on a table. If you are injured you’re not likely to be comfortable doing many of the elements - you’ll need to brace yourself, push, hold, tighten, etc. One step will require setting the height of the kneeler and you will need/want someone to be down adjusting this while you measure your comfort level. B. FOLLOW EACH STEP AS DESCRIBED! We had read a few reviews about set up and when we did ours I went literally step by step - to the T - to identify and perform each step. This has kept us from having any of the issues others describe. There are a couple points where this might seem difficult, off, or you’re not sure, but be careful, follow the steps, and be clear you’re doing as described. One does NOT want to fall or feel unsure about its security when using this (or any) scooter. C. Tighten as you go - often you tighten after everything is done, but from what I was doing and experiencing, tighten as I went kept me from having to figure out how to reach something or get back to something - and was safest when my wife tested heights. 2. Comfort: Overall she finds this a very comfortable scooter, but it is cheaper - that others from this manufacturer - so I said early on she’ll likely want a cushion for the knee pad - she did within 2 days. It is fine, but she’ll be on this for 12 weeks and most will use for at least 6 weeks. You are going to want a cover. We got her one from the same company and again, she likes it - but thinks it might be a little thicker as well. My wife finds the handle bars easy to use, and the overall comfort to be fine. That said, if we were to do it again, she’s thinking she’d get a higher level one for added comfort. 3. Handles, stopping, starting. This is easy to use, It’s all you - leg power pushing. But if you’re venturing beyond your home you’ll need to be aware of the slopes, you’ll notice every bump in the road, and you’re going to have to be aware far more than usual of grading and how to get over and around things. This one does fine, it is workable, but there is, again, an element she prefers she’d gone a little higher quality. She does feel everything and has said she would get one with better wheels/tires. These are not very off-load friendly. We did one trip into our community parking lot so she could get doctor ordered sun and she was not enjoying the bumps and hardness. She also has a slight concern about the brakes - one tightens well, the other is weaker. So these combined make her wish she had gone higher quality - but with the same company. She recommends riding outside with your hands on the brakes at all times - you never know when a change is coming and you have to react in ways you’re not used to. 4. My wife was looking at higher level ones with this company and is telling me that you have to have a major price upgrade for better tires: meaning all terrains tires that can get you around comfortably in multiple types of locations (parking lots, offices, ground, gravel, house, anything you can think of). This is fine for the house, getting to and from the car, maybe the store, but parking lots are uncomfortable, gravel and acorns hurt, and so forth. But there is a price jump. She is thinking she’d pay the extra from this experience - maybe not under Covid conditions where we are stuck at home, and she has been told she cannot have any movement/weight/bump risks until she’s out of the woods for surgery - but we live in a place where we like to get out and do things, so if we were able, she’d want more access this does not provide. 5. Maneuverability: Our home is smeller, so we kept that in mind. She wanted/needed to get around on her own, so she needed to consider turning radius. She picked this one because she didn’t feel she needed or would be safe turning on a dime, but how could she adjust? This one does not have a tight turn, which allows it to keep its stability. That makes her feel secure. But she counters it with being able to pick it up and move it in those moments, which makes her feel fine and not at all uncomfortable making adjustments as such. Being light means being aware of that - you don’t have to worry about it tipping and falling on you, but it’s light. But she can adjust and she does not lack stability for movement. If you need it to feel more stable she noted in reviews how those may be heavier. She didn’t want that. This is something she does not regret in this choice, nor would give up. She has never felt unstable or tippy and she confidently gets herself around when she needs to move. 6. She HIGHLY recommends if you’re going to be using this for any period of time and you want any sort of autonomy: get a cup holder and basket. We have not gotten a basket and I’m not sure both would fit - in fact I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t work. I’m home all the time and I can carry things for her. She does have a great cup holder we also got on Amazon - ironically for strollers - 2 Pack Stroller Drink Holders for Cups or Bottles Universal for Bicycle, Wheelchair, Trolleys, 360 Rotation is the name on the product page. This one fits perfectly on this scooter and holds a serious amount of weight. We have large Tervis tumbler - always full when she moves it around - and it is heavy! This holder hasn’t had an issue. Overall this is a great scooter and has saved us. The first day I was practically carrying her around (and led to a torn hamstring) until this arrived and we are thrilled she’s had it. Again, in our old world we likely would have upgraded to get out more, but for Covid or those staying home more or easier locations to get to, this is stellar. She also will be on it for 12 weeks minimum, so we have to see what level of activity she’ll be allowed. But for home it’s perfect. For much of our pre-covid daily lives it would have worked. If we’d have been able to get to a theme park or some other outdoor location, it would have been better to have better tires. But still a great scooter and choice.

A big upgrade over crutches. Broke my ankle and this has helped me get around the house much easier than crutches, highly recommend. As others have said, it doesn't turn very sharply, sometimes you just have to pick up the front end, or make a multi point turn. Makes life much easier, cheaper than renting in my case as I'm off my ankle for 6 weeks minimum. Bought open box,it was still like new. Doesn't mark our espresso colored wood floors.

This scooter is exactly the same as the ones I have rented previously from medical supply companies for 2 foot surgeries. It is stable, well constructed, handles well, has hand brakes and a parking brake. The front handle even folds for transport. I able to get it within 2 Days which was great because I am non-weight bearing and crutches are awful. Also the price is less than renting for 3 months. I did buy a memory foam pad to use with it from Top Glides and am very happy ith it. It will not slip off. If you need a scooter I highly recommend this one.

I have been using this knee scooter for 4 weeks. It is a great product. It was easy to assemble and it has a nice fit and finish. It is also easy to adjust. It has been getting me around the house for a month while I recover from a broken ankle. I'm about 170 pounds and I'm sure this thing could take a lot more weight and work well. Here are a couple of reasons I did not give it 5 stars. 1.) The wheels are solid rubber and l'm sure they will last a long time. However if you don't release the brakes you may leave a mark on the floor (tile or wood). If you turn too fast...lol... you may leave a mark on the floor. This is making my wife not happy. 2.) The brakes. At first I wondered why you need brakes. You Do. But sometimes they aren't easy to apply and sometimes you think you released them but you didn't. Other that than the only thing I really needed was a basket which I made from a reusable shopping bag. This is a good product.

When you're told to keep ALL weight off of your left foot after surgery for at least six weeks, cringeful thoughts of struggling with crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs comes to mind. I recently found myself in such a situation. I live in an older construction farm house with very narrow doorways so take the wheelchair out of the picture. Also, I'm a big dude (6'3" and nearly 350lbs) so throw that in the mix and you have a headache just trying to figure out the best way to comply with the wishes of your surgeon without half killing yourself trying to get around. Enter my good friend - the knee scooter. My wife found this scooter on Amazon at a price that was certainly much cheaper than renting one from a home health supply for the amount of time I'd need it. Shipping was fast and on time as always when dealing with Amazon. It does require some assembly but nothing most anyone can't handle. The moment I tried it out I knew this was THE perfect alternative to sore armpits. I'm on week 4 of my recovery and I can honestly say it's been a godsend. The ease in which you'll find yourself moving around is a thing of beauty. The wheels are large enough to allow you to navigate thick carpets and even grass. The knee bench is pretty adequately padded and comfortable and the scooter feels pretty well made. I use mine frequently and have not had any issues with it at all. I do have some observations that you may want to keep in mind... 1. The scooter moves about very freely so always keep a hand on the brake and handle. The brake engages on the back wheel and does have a locking mechanism, however, it is quite weak so don't expect it to lock tightly. 2. So far I've went to several follow up appointments and errands with this scooter and it travels pretty well. It's not too heavy and not too light either. 3. I must caution anyone using a knee scooter to be mindful of uneven surfaces and thresholds. You can lose your balance and find yourself eating ground if you decide to get in a hurry and try to speed your way across entryways and sidewalks with transitions. Again, be mindful of where you will be maneuvering and take it slow if the surface seems uneven. 4. So far durability doesn't seem to be an issue but it probably wouldn't hurt to check the screws and bolts every once in a while if you are going to be using this for an extended period of time. Especially if you will be doing a lot of traveling about, All in all this thing has afforded me great mobility and comfort over what I would have went through with other alternatives. The price was great and having it has made my surgery much more manageable. If you're tired of the crutches and walker, give one of these a try.

Used it for my broken foot for about 3 months, easy to assemble, very manuverable on concrete and tile, not good for soil or grass (get the one with bigger wheels for that). It adjusted very nicely, I'm 5'11 and I was worried it would be too short at first. Brakes work well

This has been a game changer!!!! It has made my foot surgery and recovery bearable! I was very skeptical, but totally worth every penny. It came with plastic wrapped around the wheels so I just left it on and used it indoors only. This prevented any tire marks on my floor. Once the plastic wore off and had to remove it, the tires did make some marks on the floor but luckily, they’ve been very easy to clean. The marks come right off. Also, I don’t seem to need my breaks. Maybe some people might. I wish I would’ve bought a basket with it as I carry things back and forth from living room to bedroom (blanket, pillows, phone, etc.). The padding on the seat it very cushioned but with anything, it is starting to develop a dent where my knee leans in the most. So eventually I may need to buy some additional seat padding. Other items that have saved my life have been a raised toilet seat with handles, a shower seat (using it in the bathtub) and an attachable hose for the bath. Hope this review helps!

Its nice in the hospital or around home but using it on a sidewalk or anywhere outside is sketchy. The wheels are hard rubber, zero suspension, so every Crack or seam on the sidewalk risks a chance of going over the front handlebars because the wheels will 100% stop you in your tracks