Many\npatients ask a lot of questions about our knee scooters. This means that people\nare interested in compact mobility scooters than just having to depend on\ncrutches. Below are the most commonly asked questions with answers regarding\nour knee walkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q: Is there a difference between a\nknee scooter and a knee walker?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A:\nThey both mean the same thing, and we normally use both phrases when talking to\npatients about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nphrase knee walker is an older term that most doctors like to use. While the\nterm knee scooter is a recent phrase that was created to refer its technicality\nand what it serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\ncan use whatever term you like and still it will mean the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: How do I know that this knee\nscooter is right for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: If you need to rent a scooter, we have done our research and tested several scooters that we could lay our hands-on and we are happy to name the best knee scooter on the market which is available for rent. This model is known as the Pathfinder which is made by RammTCL a company located just outside of Seattle.\u00a0 This scooter as far as we are concerned is the most stable, durable, and the most user-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most\npeople hesitate when they look at the pathfinder as it weighs about 2.5 pounds\nmore than other models which we offer for rental as well as purchase. In case\nyou are always on the move from one city to another and you will always need to\ntransport your scooter by loading it into a car or plane, then it will be in\nyour best interest to purchase a lighter model that will make your recovery\nprocess easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nRoscoe is one of the best lighter knee scooters on the market and it is installed\nwith adjustable brakes which gives you extra security when it comes to speed\nand stopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nDV8 is also among the lighter scooters and it features a dual braking mechanism\nthat enables you to slow down or stop with either hand. DV8 is a bit lower\nweight capacity as compared to the Roscoe. \nIt supports 300 pounds while the Roscoe and the Pathfinder support 350\npounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Do knee scooters turn, fold or work\non carpet?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A:\nAll the knee scooters turn by steering the handlebar in the same way just like\na bicycle. And almost all the knee scooters fold up as they possess release\nlevers that are responsible for folding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\ncan use a scooter on the carpet even though the transition between different\nsurfaces needs an extra amount of caution especially if you have a carpeted\nsurface over a wooden floor or linoleum surface. Take precautions and move\nslowly over carpeted surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: What is the size of our knee\nscooters?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A:\nOur Pathfinder model weighs 25 pounds and you can adjust its handlers to reach\na height ranging between 31 to 41 inches. The seat\/pad that supports the\ninjured leg, ankle or foot measures 2 inches and can be adjusted to different\nheights depending on your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nDV8 model is lighter measuring 22.7 pounds. Its seat\/pad range of height\nadjustments is within 3 inches. This means that its handlebar can only extend\nto not more than 38 inches high. This model supports only 300 pounds, unlike\nother models that support 350 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nRoscoe scooter has just the same dimensions as the Pathfinder the only\ndifference is that its pad has an additional half-inch room of adjustment\nwhereas the scooter itself weighs 2.5 pounds less than the Pathfinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: How to slow down a knee scooter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A:\nAll our knee scooters are installed with hand braking systems the same way as\nbicycles. You will have to be extra careful when braking making sure that you\ndo not pull the brakes too hard as you can end up losing balance. To get used\nto brakes, we do advise our clients to have their scooters before surgery so\nthat they can practice and get used to them. This ensures safety and comfort\nwhen you start using the scooter after surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Do I knee a prescription from my physician before renting a knee scooter<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: We do not ask for a prescription when you want to rent our knee scooters<\/a>. But it is in your best interest to have one so that you can submit it to your insurance provider for refund or cost coverage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many patients ask a lot of questions about our knee scooters. This means that people are interested in compact mobility scooters than just having to depend on crutches. Below are the most commonly asked questions with answers regarding our knee walkers. Q: Is there a difference between a knee scooter and a knee walker? 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