📏Sizing Guide

Stand upright in shoes. The crutch top should be 1-2 inches below your armpit. The handgrip should be at hip level so your elbow bends about 15-30 degrees. Most crutches are height-adjustable.

💡Tips & Tricks

Support your weight on the handgrips, not the armpit pads. Leaning on the armpit pads can compress nerves and cause numbness in your hands. Adjust both the overall height and the handgrip height.

⚠️Common Mistakes

The most common mistake is pressing your armpits onto the crutch tops. This can cause nerve damage. Also, crutches set too short or too tall cause poor posture and arm fatigue.

📏Sizing Guide

Stand upright in shoes with your arm at your side. The cane handle should be at wrist height, so your elbow bends about 15-20 degrees when gripping it. Most canes are height-adjustable.

💡Tips & Tricks

Hold the cane in the hand opposite to the injured or weak leg. Move the cane forward with the affected leg at the same time. Replace the rubber tip when it becomes worn or smooth.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Using the cane on the same side as the injury is the most common mistake. The cane goes in the opposite hand. Also, a cane that is too short causes you to lean, and too tall causes shoulder strain.

📏Sizing Guide

Cold therapy units come with pads sized for specific body parts (knee, shoulder, ankle, etc.). Choose the pad that matches the area you need to treat. The unit itself is one-size.

💡Tips & Tricks

Fill the reservoir with ice and water as directed. Apply for 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off. Place a thin cloth between the pad and your skin to prevent ice burn. Elevate the treated area when possible.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Applying cold therapy directly to skin without a barrier can cause ice burns. Also, running the unit continuously beyond the recommended time can damage tissue. Follow the 20-on, 20-off cycle.

📏Sizing Guide

One size adjustable, fits most adults 4'10" to 6'6" with a weight capacity around 275 lbs. The knee platform height adjusts to match your shin length. Requires reasonable balance, core strength, and ability to bend the non-injured leg fully — not recommended if you have balance issues, severe arthritis in the other knee, or have not been cleared by your provider.

💡Tips & Tricks

Spend the first hour adjusting and practicing on flat ground with a wall or counter nearby for support. Walking with iWALK feels similar to walking on a peg leg — there's a learning curve of 30 to 60 minutes for most users. Once comfortable, iWALK is far less tiring than crutches over long distances or full days. Great for going back to work or school sooner.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Trying it for the first time on stairs is a fall risk — practice on flat ground first. Walking on uneven outdoor surfaces (grass, gravel, ice) is also risky for new users. iWALK is not appropriate for above-knee injuries, knee injuries on the non-affected side, or for hip/thigh weakness. If in doubt, confirm with your surgeon or therapist before use.

📏Sizing Guide

Most knee scooters are height-adjustable to fit users from about 4'8" to 6'4". The knee platform should sit at a height where your shin rests parallel to the ground with your hip neutral. Steerable front wheel and hand brakes are standard. Check the weight capacity (commonly 300-500 lbs).

💡Tips & Tricks

Position your injured leg on the padded platform with the knee at 90 degrees. Push off with your good leg and steer with the handlebars. Practice slow turns and braking on flat ground before tackling ramps or carpet. Most insurance plans do not cover knee scooters, so purchasing or short-term renting is common.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Using a knee scooter on stairs is unsafe. Going too fast on smooth flooring can cause the scooter to slide out from under you, especially when turning. Letting too much weight rest on the injured side defeats the purpose if you were told to be fully non-weight-bearing.

📏Sizing Guide

Stand upright with your arms relaxed at your sides. The handgrips of the rollator should sit at wrist height so your elbows bend about 15-20 degrees. Most rollators are height-adjustable. Check the weight capacity (typically 250-500 lbs) and wheel size (larger wheels handle uneven surfaces better).

💡Tips & Tricks

Look for models with hand brakes that lock for safe sitting on the integrated seat. A 4-wheel rollator with a seat is best for endurance use; a 2-wheel walker provides more stability but requires lifting. Adjust the handgrips so your shoulders are relaxed, not hunched up.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Pushing the rollator too far ahead and then walking to catch up creates poor posture and reduces stability. Keep it close to your body. Skipping the brake lock before sitting on the seat is a fall risk. A rollator set too low makes you lean forward and strain your back.

📏Sizing Guide

Reachers are typically 26 to 32 inches long. Longer reachers (32 inches) help for floor pickups without bending; shorter ones (26 inches) are easier to maneuver in a kitchen or small space. Look for a model with a magnetic tip (helpful for keys, coins) and a locking trigger if grip strength is limited.

💡Tips & Tricks

Squeeze the trigger to close the jaws around the object. Most jaws have a rubberized non-slip grip. Pair a reacher with a long-handled shoe horn and a sock aid for a full post-hip-surgery recovery kit. Keep one upstairs and one downstairs if mobility is limited.

⚠️Common Mistakes

A reacher is not designed for heavy items — most have a 1 to 2 pound weight limit. Trying to grab heavier objects can damage the mechanism. The jaws need to be perpendicular to the object for a secure grip; angled grabs slip.