Drive medical Knee Walker with Basket Features
- The Drive Walker with Basket provides quicker mobility and enhanced safety and stability over crutches allowing you to better manage pain and recover more quickly
- A knee scooter can be steered for increased flexibility
- Ideal for individuals recovering from foot surgery, breaks, sprains, amputation, and ulcers of the foot
- A new, two-piece padded leg pad provides comfort
- Deluxe braking system
- Removable front basket
- Durable, steel frame with silver vein finish
- Tool-free height adjustment
- 8″ casters are ideal for indoor/outdoor use
Dual Pad Knee scooter Assembly Instructions
- Remove contents from carton.
- Straighten the tiller to the upright position. Slide locking mechanism to the side to allow tiller to reach full upright position. Release locking mechanism to lock tiller in position
- Slide locking mechanism into groove on tiller, depress locking handle to secure tiller lock
- Insert pad post into receptacle on frame. Secure pad in place by inserting locking pin into hole. Lock pin in place by sliding retainer tab into position
- Lock pad in position using locking lever
- Attach basket by sliding basket receptacles down over hooks on the front of the tiller
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How to operate the Drive Knee Walker?
- Placement of injured leg on pad should be centered side to side and positioned forward to cover the full length of pad
- With injured leg on pad, stand as straight as possible (adjust the height of the Knee scooter as necessary)
- With injured foot pointing down, the propulsion leg should be maintained as close as possible to the pad
- While on your toes, start out with small steps with propulsion leg. Concentrate on keeping that leg next to the pad. With practice, you should be able to move forward without deviating to the opposite side
Drive Medical Walker Cautions
- Before using the Knee Walker, you should be trained by a healthcare professional or dealer
- Engage the lock and practice bending, reaching and transfers on and off the Knee Walker
- DO NOT use the Knee Walker by yourself until you have been properly trained, you have practiced with someone and you feel confident you can maneuver by yourself
- The use of the Knee Walker is individual to the person. You should develop your own methods for use based on your personal level of function and ability
- NEVER attempt a maneuver that has not been practiced
- Be aware of your surroundings when operating the Knee Walker. Look for hazards and avoid them
