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Title: Move Indoors Safely and Comfortably on Knee Walker Rentals


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An Informative Guide about Who can and How to use
Knee Walker Rentals
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  • By now, everyone is aware about the fact that the
    knee walkers are innovative alternatives to
    regular walkers and crutches. Also known as knee
    scooters, they support 2 wheeler, 3 wheeler and 4
    wheeler design that allow users to move safely
    without putting much pressure on injured leg. As
    compared to crutches, knee walkers available on a
    rental basis become instant hit amongst old age
    people or people with leg or ankle injury
    because

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For elderly users, knee scooters are easier to
operate as they do not demand upper body strength
to operate successfully. Because they are like
scooters, thus they are closer to the ground and
provide better stability. With the hand
brakes, the speed of the vehicle is easy to
control If you have not used it before, then it
is important to know how to use it.
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  • Instructions while using Knee Walker Rental
  • Lock the hand brakes so that the knee walker
    remains in a standstill position.
  • Place your both hands on the handle bars and hold
    them tightly.
  • Keep unaffected leg on the ground and mount the
    injured one onto the knee platform
  • Do not move the vehicle till your position is
    balanced and stable. Once you are comfortable
    with the position, unlock the hand brakes.
  • Use unaffected leg or leg on the ground to
    self-propel the scooter in forward or backward
    direction.

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  • When to buy or take Knee Walker on Rentals?
  • If you are suffering from permanent or temporary
    ankle or foot injury, you may consider using knee
    scooters. There are other cases also when using
    this mobility aid proves to be extremely helpful
  • If a person is facing limited mobility issues
  • If he is recovering from an ankle injury or
    surgery
  • Recovering from wound or foot ulcers
  • Recovery from inflamed Archilles tendon
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