Rolleraid kneewalker is a strange name and it represents an even stranger device.
Before I injured my leg if you would have told me about one of these devices I would have laughed. But after being forced to use crutches for weeks on end I would have given my right arm to use a turning leg caddy.
A turning leg caddy, RollerAid, or knee walker is basically the same type of device. It's like a knee scooter that you rest your injured leg on while your good leg pushes you while you steer the device.
There are many different models but the goal is the same: mobility!
If you've used crutches you know that the soar arms and awkward movement is not something you look forward to. But using a knee walker or other turning leg caddy is actually fun and I can get around quicker than I do when I'm not injured because I have wheels to power my movement.
These knee walkers are also a great conversion tool. I can't tell you how many times complete strangers have stopped me and asked what on earth it was and where I got it.
People who benefit most from a turning leg caddy are individuals with lower leg or foot injuries. People with broken legs, Achilles tendon injuries, heel spurs, sprained ankles and other common injuries will benefit greatly from using a knee walker.
RollerAid and knee walker devices can be rented or purchased and most insurance companies will help cover the cost (some will cover all of it).
A lot of these devices even include baskets for carrying your stuff to it frees up your hands. They even have brakes if you are a more 'extreme" user and want to go fast.
So if a lower leg or foot injury has you using crutches you should check out a turning leg caddy or knee walker today.
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