It took a long time to decide on the right scooter that would work best for me. After reading the only review about this scooter. I found that the all terrain knee rover is very well made... sturdy and easy to maneuver in my house, and rides smoothly with the 9" wheels. The added wheel attached to the opposite side where my good leg is, worked well as a xtra safety measure. The scooter is supported by the 3 terrain wheels, and is well balanced and did not tip over. I am a petite adult, 5 foot 1/2" tall, with the distance from my bent up knee to floor measuring less than 17". The standard size would not have worked for me. I am completely satisfied with this product. Customer service was excellent, and answered all my questions to help me with this purchase.
I spent a great deal of time pouring over the reviews on similar products. The one common thread was the fact that people fell off of them. So the thing that made me decide upon this model was the fact of having the pneumatic Wheels, another words, air filled tires. The ones with the hard rubber tires would be just fine if you were only going to be using it only indoors. Common sense would tell you that those smaller, hard wheels would be a problem going through a parking lot or down the sidewalk. People reported hitting an unevenness in the sidewalk or a small rock and went over the handlebars because of the abrupt stopping, causing further injuries. The 9 inch pneumatic tires completely eliminate this danger. I have tested it and it takes even small dips and cracks with ease.
One of the things that was a concern for me was three wheels versus four wheels. The first time out with this scooter made me realize that the three wheels made perfect sense. Pushing off with your foot would definitely have an issue in touching the rear wheel if there were two wheels rather than just one in the rear . This model does come with what they call a stabilizer wheel, I call it a training wheel, lol. That would be placed on the opposite side, again not interfering with the foot you're kicking off with. Assembly was very easy, and they included all the tools that you need which I thought was very nice as well
Other complaints that it has a wobble in the front end. The only time that this condition would be a problem is if you were going too fast. You definitely would not want to go a whole lot faster than a walking or slow jogging speed, which is what this is made for. It is not made for going at running speeds.
This scooter is very well-made, it is very sturdy. The handlebars folds down very quickly and it is very easy to pick up and put in the back of my car. One complaint that I saw was that you needed some sort of a tool to push the button into further handlebar down. Absolutely not true. There is kind of a bolt that swings up and screws down to secure the placement of The Handlebar. You just pull on that in order to align the button into the Locking position
Things that people need to consider when considering purchasing this type of mobility equipment. This product and products like it are definitely not made for people who have a compromise in there General body strength. You have to be in generally good health for this to be a benefit. If you have any trouble with your knees, hips or your back, I highly recommend some other form of Mobility.
I would definitely recommend this product given the perimeter that I have given. I think it's the best bang-for-the-buck considering similar models being three and four hundred dollars!
I ordered Petite knee scooter aftwr I fractured R ankle, because I am only 5'2". I had been loaned another model and the knee rest is too high at the lowest setting. So having a lower height is great. This scooter is very smooth over all surfaces. The turning radius is smaller so it's harder to maneuver in tight places. My biggest problem thou is the knee rest; the other model has a deep grove and the center is notched out when I got my walking boat the top strap really digs into my leg, but with notch in other knee scooter no pain. (I need both scooters because I'm in a 2 story house). My work around is to remove top strap from the walking boot, but I still prefer the other knee rest it just feels more secure.
PS: The red one is the one I bought. I highly recommend the knee pads, the knee rests are pretty hard and becomes uncomfortable if you're on it for any length of time. I used mine at the mall, definitely wouldn't have lasted too long w/o the padding.
When I made the decision to go ahead with my ankle surgery, I scoured the internet for reviews on knee scooters. Having a shoulder injury as well, I knew that it was going to be difficult to get around on just my crutches and hated the idea of being so limited during my recovery phase. Let me just say this has been a godsend. Honestly, I couldn't have chosen a better fit for me. I'm generally pretty active and I worried that the traditional wheels on a knee scooter wouldn't give me the type of mobility I wanted. I used it from day 1 and almost 6 weeks later can't imagine how I would have done it without this. It's worth the extra money to go with the all terrain version. Bonus if you're shorter because at 5'4" this is the ideal size. It also fits into the trunk of my car and it's too heavy for me to pick up with one arm either.
I have a two-story home and I was able to borrow another scooter from a friend to use upstairs. If I had to rely on that version of the scooter (plastic wheels) I wouldn't have been able to go back to work as quickly as I did.
I have been using this scooter for six weeks straight. I ride it on uneven, cracked sidewalks on my way to the bus, on streets without sidewalks, in my office building, and everywhere else I've gone, including Mexico and other U.S. cities. I added a cup holder and a bag hook (designed for strollers). All that, together with the basket, has made this a very useful way of getting around while I recover from foot surgery. The all terrain wheels have allowed me to travel with confidence on uneven surfaces. It was damaged when I gate checked it on a recent flight, and the airline provided me with a loaner scooter -- same brand but not all terrain wheels. I felt so unsafe on the loaner scooter because of the smaller wheels. It is definitely worth it to get the all terrain version unless you will only be using it on perfectly flat, even surfaces. My only complaints are (1) the brake was worthless and never slowed me down (I had to drag my foot to stop it) and (2) the folding mechanism for the handlebars doesn't always work smoothly. Note that you have to remove the basket to fold down the handlebars, which is how I ended up leaving the basket in an Uber one day (but I did recover it).
Feature Product
- Ideal for small adults and kids recovering from injury or surgery to the foot, ankle or lower leg as well as below the knee amputees. The All Terrain KneeRover Jr is an excellent alternative to crutches and offers the most versatility among knee walkers.
- Indoor - Outdoor All Terrain knee scooter features 9 inch pneumatic tires - perfect for navigating your home, work, and any terrain with ease - including grass, gravel, dirt and gaps in sidewalks. Note: you will need to inflate tires upon receiving the unit
- These steerable knee walkers offer an advanced automotive style tie-rod steering mechanism and NEW KneeRover Stabilizer training wheel for maximum stability and control.
- Fully adjustable knee platform and handle bars with easy folding mechanism for simple transport and storage of rolling knee walker.Powerful, Durable and Agile
- Heavy duty double bar construction offers unprecedented strength and stability for a knee scooter. All Terrain KneeRover knee walker offers a 250 lb. weight capacity and is recommended for individuals with heights 4'3" - 5'9".
Description
KNEEROVER Jr. ALL TERRAIN KNEE WALKER
The ONLY All Terrain Knee Walker Designed for Kids and Small Adults - from the # 1 Knee Walker Brand
The revolutionary KneeRover Jr knee scooter is the most versatile and advanced kneewalker in the industry - establishing a new level of durability and freedom of mobility for individuals recovering from a broken foot, broken ankle, broken leg, foot surgery, ankle surgery or other lower leg injuries or medical conditions like ulcers.
These indoor - outdoor All Terrain walkers feature 9" diameter off-road pneumatic tires designed to easily traverse grass, sidewalks, gravel and dirt with incredible ease and agility (this is simply not possible with most knee scooters available today).
Knee Rover Jr. now comes equiped with the KneeRover Stabilizer for users seeking increased stability while maneuvering their scooter.
The Knee Rover Jr knee walker also includes a free detachable basket.
Whether your are at home, at work, on the trail or on the town, experience more of life on your terms with the All Terrain KneeRover!
Specifications:
Color:Red
Product Weight: 24 lbs (26 lbs with Stabilizer attached)
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 250 lbs
RECOMMENDED USER HEIGHT RANGE: 4'3" to 5'9"
Overall Length: 29"
Handlebar Height Range: 32" to 38"
Overall Height w/ handlebar folded and seat removed: 16"
Knee Support Height Range: 16" - 19.5"
Knee pad: 7" width x 12.5" length
Front Axle Width: 18.5"
Rear Clamp Brakes & Locking Hand brake
Wire Basket (9" x 6.5" x 7")
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This is MUCH better than anything you can rent from a medical supply shop for the same price. The pad is nice and thick (but go ahead and get another pad for the top--so you can have something that's more comfortable than the Naugahyde and something you can throw into the laundry.
The basket is convenient. The "fold-down" aspect is not much to write home about. The front wheels are air-filled, squishy, quiet. The turning radius is pathetic. So you will end up with 30-point turns or, more likely, you'll be lifting up the front to turn.
IMPORTANT: Put the fourth wheel on. I don't know why they call it a "training" wheel. Without it, YOU ARE LIKELY TO TIP OVER. That may be why they have such a terrible turning radius, because if you turn even a little bit, it will tip without the extra wheel. And honestly, there's no reason NOT to have it. I think it may have been an oversight in the design, and they added the 4th wheel to fix the problem, and it looks weird so they call it a training wheel. Just put it on and it will be just fine.
The steering and brakes otherwise work fine. It's easy to adjust. You will LOVE this thing in places like the airport, where there are wide hallways and lots of wide open spaces. It's actually fun, which you need if you more of if you need a knee scooter. As with any knee scooter, you should be very careful about anything with bumps in the ground, and even the thresholds of doors. If you're going too fast (which I did as much as possible, because I needed to enjoy my situation more), the scooter can potentially stop suddenly while your body keeps going over the handlebars.
Where were these things during surgeries 1 - 3? What a nice invention! I'm 5'1" and this walker is fully adjustable and comfortable for my height. This is the sturdy all terrain model and it moves beautifully over everything inside and out. It does require a handy person to do some assembling...ideally before your surgery. I'm a little unstable around corners...so my dear dad added the stability wheel. If you have arthritis and have wrist issues...this is the way to go! I love the zippy red color too.
I had major surgery on my left foot. When I was finally allowed to get around, but still not allowed to put pressure on that foot, I was thrilled with the Petite KneeRover. I'm 5' 2"and my legs are not particularly long. My husband and I quickly made the adjustments needed for my height and to accommodate the left foot. This little guy got me anywhere I needed to go--and in a hurry, The basket was a nice feature for taking items with you since you need both hands to maneuver the KneeRover. I found the knee cushion comfortable and the turn radius for tight corners inside a house to be good. The item itself is very durable. When I no longer needed it, we sold it on Craig's List in less than 48 hours.
I'm 5'1", about 120 lbs. and it was just the right size for me. Sturdy, good outside, great basket. Use it all the time and it's 100% better than my crutches. Was incredible to get it (and it came soon). The only thing I would say is the pad (even with an extra pad cover) does wear down on whichever side one happens to put one's knee/cast. But a fantastic purchase. The only other thing I would say is that I bought this without using my insurance, but a fellow patient in the doctor's office called KneeRover directly and got hers using her insurance and also got free shipping. I don't regret buying mine this way though because it was such an enormous help to get.
I bought the Small Petite Adult All Terrain KneeRover Jr to use after having foot surgery that requires me to be non-weight bearing for 2 months. My office is very spread out and I knew that crutches would be a nightmare, so I got this KneeRover.
It is so much better than crutches! For smaller areas, I still use a knee crutch, but for distance, the KneeRover is what you need. To limit knee soreness, I try not to rest on the pad too much. I have noticed that turning sharply away from the side on the knee pad can result in the scooter tilting a little. In my case, I have my left knee on the knee pad, so when I turn to the right, I'm just more careful to not turn too sharply. I am not using the "trainer" wheel because I did not want the extra weight and I did not feel that it would make much difference.
I am at the upper end of the user spec for this scooter at 5'8" and 215lbs, but it does not feel small at all. It's very comfortable with a very smooth ride. The air-filled tires provide a lot more cushion than other units that use solid rubber tires, but going over bumps on your knee can still cause soreness eventually, so when I'm approaching a bump, I try to set my right foot down just as I hit the bump so that I'm taking some pressure off my left knee. This also gives me more control if the jolt is more than I anticipated.
Since I'm taller (for this scooter) I initially had the handlebars set to their highest setting, but I found that lowering them by a couple of notches gave me much better control over the scooter. This makes the weight of my shoulders sort of hover over the handlebars when I'm pushing off. This feels more stable to me.
The only problem I have with this knee scooter is that the basket that comes with it is a bit on the small side. I get it that this is for smaller individuals but even my small laptop does not fit in there. I resorted to putting my laptop in a bag and then hanging the bag from the handlebars using a hook that Velcros around the bar. (If you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FQGZZDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. I think these scooters are really ideal for those who don't have the strength or balance required to use crutches. Just slow down for those turns away from your cast leg and you'll be golden.