Phoenix Knee Scooters – The Better Alternative to Crutches
For many years, crutches have been the primary mode of mobility after one sustains an orthopedic injury. Even with the invention of the “walking-boot” and development of more durable casting materials, the orthopedic injury is often still at risk through the high possibilities of crutch-related incidents. Higher risks associated with crutches have the potential to delay the healing process and make it harder to get back to the flow of your daily activities.
Throughout time, crutches seemed like the only solution to granting patients a quick mode of mobility while refraining from bearing weight on an injury. However, developments in medicine and innovative science have presented us with many options for mobility- one being the knee scooter, which provides users with a comfortable, safe, and practical means for users to carry out their everyday tasks.
It’s important to consider both crutches and knee scooters in determining what you need to assist you in your healing process. As both products have their pros and cons, and many may be more inclined to use one product over the other, analyzing comparisons between the two is a good first step in ensuring that you have the best and most comfortable experience.
First, let’s look at the pros and cons of crutches:
Crutches are built to be used either singularly or as a pair. While the aluminum frame is lightweight and easy to transport, the underarm padding can often be insufficient when it comes to comfort, adding to excessive discomfort with longer periods of movement and mobility. Underarm discomfort seems to be one of the biggest problems that many users have with crutches, especially if they are asked to use them over the course of a 4-6 week recovery period where they are expected to refrain from weight bearing movement. While extra padding can be added to increase underarm comfort, the materials used for underarm cushions are typically made of cloth or other similar materials that have the potential to absorb sweat and odor. Over time, underarm padding can also deteriorate and flatten out, creating additional discomfort with more use.
While crutches may be slightly more uncomfortable, they have some pros that may be beneficial to someone determining which mobility device is the most suitable for recovery. The pick-up-and-move design of crutches can often be very helpful to someone who may need to navigate areas with speed, hills, or stairs. However, it’s also important to consider weather and terrain factors as ice or gravel can be a barrier to safety and increase the risks of slipping and furthering injury.
If crutches don’t seem like a good option for you, knee scooters can provide an alternative mode of mobility and eliminate many of the cons presented above.
Next, we can determine the pros and cons of knee scooters:
Knee scooters are built to support your injured leg at a 90 degree angle to minimize the possibilities of accidental weight bearing and movement. The scooter-style design allows optimal stability for movement through the utilization of wheels and handlebar-steering. As knee scooters are lower to the ground than crutches, the chances of accidental falling are slimmer than that of crutches. Options for standard or all-terrain tires on knee scooters also serve as an added protective measure to ensure that knee scooter users are getting the best traction to avoid slipping and sliding when in use. The design of knee scooters also take the pressure off of other extremities that may be affected by crutches. By shifting the pressure points from the underarms and allowing free use of the arms, knee scooter users are given more freedom with their mobility.
In comparing knee scooters to crutches, there are very few cons when it comes to the practicality of knee scooters. Limiting factors may include turning space and stairwell accessibility which come second to the overall health and safety of those with an injury. In cases like this, it may even be useful to use a knee scooter for your on-the-go mobility and have crutches as a backup for navigating stairs or smaller spaces.
By renting a knee scooter with Knee Scooter USA, affordability is hardly an issue in making the decision on whether to use crutches or a scooter. For a standard knee scooter, Knee Scooter USA charges only $14.75 for every week, while the all-terrain scooters are priced at $19.75 for every week with no hidden fees or deposits. The total costs associated with renting a knee scooter from Knee Scooter USA greatly outweigh the overall cost of buying or renting from another company all while providing a hassle-free, contactless, and convenient experience for customers during their recovery process.
For more information, please visit www.KneeScooterUSA.com to find a location near you!
