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)

With an injured foot and doctor’s orders to keep my weight off of it, it quickly became clear that I should get a knee roller or scooter of some kind so I could get around the house without doing further damage to myself. As I won’t need it for more than a month, I didn’t want to spend a fortune on one. My first step was to research my options. I found that one concern people had with EVERY kind of scooter, was being thrown off when encountering an obstacle like a stone on the path or uneven pavement. Forewarned is definitely forearmed. Just go slow. After looking at a variety of rollers, I settled on this KneeRover Economy Scooter, with which I am highly pleased. I received it five days ago, but waited until I needed to use it for a reasonably long “walk” outdoors. Yesterday’s visit to the doctor was the ideal test for outdoor use. I had to navigate uneven pavement to get to my car, and once we arrived at the office, a ridiculously long, poorly designed handicap walkway through the suite of offices to get to the access ramp leading up into my doctor’s office. After that, I had to make my way down a vinyl-tiled aisle to get to reception and the room where my foot splint was re-wrapped. Did all of that safely and comfortably (well, as comfortably as temperatures over 100 and high humidity allow). As a bonus, the med techs re-wrapping me said my foot was perfectly positioned for them to do their work, so I didn’t even need to get off of the scooter. Returning home meant going down the ramp and walkway I’d had to go up before, And finally back over the uneven walkway from my car to my house. The key, whether on carpet, tile, pavement or asphalt, is to go slow and steady while being ready to engage the breaks at any moment, more of an issue for me outside rather than inside, where I barely need to use them on my carpeted floors. The brakes respond instantly, which is excellent. I also partially engaged the brakes to slow progress if the roll down hill was picking up more speed than I wanted, which allowed me to navigate the ramps safely. You can sit sideways on the scooter if needed, provided you lock the brakes to keep it stable. The break locking and releasing mechanisms are easy to work. Assembly was quick, though I suggest you read the instructions over once or twice before getting to work. The product is sturdy and well-made. At 20 or so lbs, the scooter is light enough to lift up and reposition, if needed when remounting. The knee pad is comfortable enough for short jaunts, though for longer ones, you might want to buy a knee pad cover. While this scooter doesn’t have a carry basket, that isn’t an issue for a woman with a deep purse she can hang off the handle bars. Any sort of handled bag would work just as well. Pay attention to the safety instructions and, for long-term use, the maintenance instructions. All in all I highly recommend this product.

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.

I purchased this scooter while recovering from a foot injury because I needed to fly to a family wedding. This unit is solid and was perfect for me. My biggest concern on our trip was the long distances that you often need to cover in an airport. Long hotel hallways and other extended walking locations were other factors. First a comment that using any knee scooter does require physical effort. So if you are otherwise healthy, and your good leg is strong, you are a good candidate for one of these. There were times when I had to go up a slight incline and it was a bit of work for my good leg. In terms of the scooter itself, it comes disassembled but went together easily. The handle can be detached should you need to... as can the seat post. Worth noting that it does not fold up to become more compact. It also does not have a tight turning radius, but it's OK. There is a slight shimmy to the front wheels on some surfaces, so it is necessary to use two hands for stability. The brakes work great and I was able to get comfortable coasting down slight inclines. I also recommend being careful at changes in surface types, like going from carpet to tile etc. They check this scooter separately at security and so ideally you should be able to walk a little through the metal detector. They offered a cane for me, which I did not need. I assume if someone could not walk at all, they would get a wheel chair and scan you that way. At the gate they will gate check this and return it to you at the destination gate. Consider that you will need to walk down the plane isle. I did see someone use theirs all the way to their seat and the flight attendant brought it back out for him so that appears to be an option. A great knee scooter. I highly recommend this model.

Broken ankle and this is a game changer

Se compro para mi tía que se fracturo el tobillo y le sirvio MUCHISIMO, ella batallaba mucho con la movidad en muletas u otro apoyo similar pero con el scooter soluciono todos sus problemas. es muy ligero considerando lo que es pero sin perder durabilidad o calidad. Las vueltas no son la cosas mas facil de realizar con el patin pero en poco tiempo le tomas la medida y se vuelve relativamente facil sin embargo era lo de mayor dificultad. Cuando mi tía no lo usaba me gustaba dar una vuelta con el y la verdad es que hasta diverido es. el soporte para la rodilla sirve de asiento o para recargar la pierna si andas mucho tiempo en movimiento lo cual lo hace aun mas practico. desarmarlo y armarlo para meterlo en cajuelas chicas es muy simple y si tienes el espacio cabe perfecto en casi todas las cajuelas asi que hasta para salir es practico lo unico que no recomiendo es andar con el en tierra o en pedreria, no es lo suficientemente estable y ahi si es complicado y hasta peligroso andar con el.

I broke my ankle on a Monday, and long story short: I went to emergency and was put in a cast/splint and sent home with crutches. Because of balance problems and RA in my shoulders, I could not adjust to the crutches. After trying for them for 2 days I fell off the crutches and dislocated my pinky finger and broke it. The crutches had to go. So I searched on Amazon and found the Knee Rover. After reading the wonderful reviews on it I decided to order the Knee Rover. I ordered the Knee Rover on August 31, and it was at my door on September 1st. Great shipping service. The box came nicely sealed and no damage on the box. Inside the box the rover was well protected with plastic ties and secured in foam pieces that prevented any damage if the box did move around during shipping. I took the rover out of the box and within 15 minutes I had it assembled. All you have to do is put on the steering piece, lock it, and then put on the seat and lock that. (This is actually one big reason why I ordered it because I am a senior and have arthritis I didn't want anything that I had to put together myself.) The colour blue is awesome in person. The rover is very nice looking and looks like it's way more than I paid. It has handlebars that are easy to grip and a seat that so is unbelievably soft and comfortable. I used it at night when I got up to go to the bathroom and have carpet all through my Studio apartment. The rover just glided over the carpet with ease and bathroom trips are easy now. Now for the test outside: After a week shut in the house I was getting Cabin Fever and decided to take the rover out for a spin. I was nervous at first especially with a broken ankle and a broken finger. But, I got over my anxiety and went for it: I walked uphill to the lake. It's about a mile from where I live. I put my knee on the rover and walked with my other foot. The rover was easy to maneuver and I had no problems with it on the paved sidewalk. It was a breeze and I was enjoying it. Because I'm 72 and full of arthritis I didn't want to overdo it, so I took rests on the way. The seat was very comfortable to rest on and I'd sit for a while in the fresh air and then get going again. Once I made it to the lake I tested it on the gravel pathway. And, no, there is no way it will work on a gravel road. So, I pulled off the gravel path and went up on the grass area to complete my walk. It worked on low-cut grass much better. I sat for a while on the comfortable seat watching the animals in the water. After about an hour, I headed back home. I coasted most of the way at a slow pace because it was mostly downhill. I also used the brakes at times and they worked great. I knew not to put them on suddenly or I would topple over. I gently, and slowly applied pressure to the brakes and they worked great. I prefer to bring a backpack on my back rather than a basket on the rover. As I carry a lot in my bag. Especially, from the store. I had the backpack attached to the front of the rover at first but the rover was stating to tip over front-ways. So, I took it off. It won't tip while you have your knee on it, but I was walking alongside the rover so I could give my arthritic knee a rest. I did find it uncomfortable on my already bad knee if I didn't take sit breaks. Nothing to do with the rover. I just need another knee injection. It was so good to get out of the house today and I'm happy to say that it was because of this amazing rover I could do that. I am extremely happy with my purchase and the shipping. I already recommended this rover to my friends. So, there you are: My happy story with the Knee Rover. I gave 4 stars on the sturdiness because it did tip with too much weight on front and not enough weight on the back. (When I took my bad knee off and walked beside it holding the middle bar.) So, that was my fault. But, it did tip so I wanted to add that. Few tips: Don't add too much weight to the front. Keep your leg well outside of the wheels so you don't catch your leg in the wheel and possible fall. Don't go fast on it. Even though it can coast pretty fast down hills, keep it slow. Don't apply brake pressure too sudden. Slowly pull the levers back to let the rover slow down. Because this one can go pretty darn fast if you are not braking. All in all I am very happy with my purchase. I'm looking forward to my next walk to the lake in a few days. I will put the lessons I learned on my first trip to good use. Thank- you Knee Rover for this wonderful product. And, Thank -you Amazon for getting it to me so fast, and without a scratch.

Fracture cheville et plâtrée deux mois et demi.J'avais du mal à me servir de mes cannes anglaises car polyarthrite. Donc en achetant cette trottinette celle ci m'a permis une véhiculation plus sereine et j'en été très satisfaite car passant partout et en plus repose jambe en regardant la télévision. J'ai un certain âge et croyez moi j'ai fait une acquisition qui m'a permis de voir les jours moins moroses. Produit de très bonne qualité et montage facile et sécurisant. Je recommande vivement !!!!!!

Family member broke their foot and needed this for general mobility. They loved this product. Really easy assembly and VERY sturdy. Way better than using crutches. Hot tip: if you have insurance that covers medical appliances, before purchasing this, you might require pre-approval otherwise they might not cover it.