iWalkFree introduces hands-free crutch

 

 

LONG BEACH, Calif. — iWalkFree recently launched the new iWalk2.0, a hands free crutch which some refer to as the “Pirate Leg Crutch.” The iWalk2.0 is used for all lower leg injuries and recruits the uninjured upper leg instead of the hands and arms as with conventional crutches. This allows the user to walk on both legs with only minor gait adaptation.

 

“Over four million people buy crutches in the U.S. alone,” stated Brad Hunter, director of business development for iWalkFree. “Walking and standing is intuitive, efficient and pain free. Most users are iWalking in less than a minute.”

 

The iWalk2.0 made its debut at Medtrade in Orlando, Florida in October 2013 and was awarded the Innovation Award as the best product of the show.  They also won awards for Best Product and Best New Product. iWalk2.0 has also earned Best New Product honors at ECRM earlier this year.

 

“We’re proud to have gained the recognition and acceptance of the industry, but more important, this helps validate that the technology works," Hunter said. "It’s difficult to bring a new concept to market, and achieving the buy-in of the medical device community is our first step in bringing a main stream awareness that the days of suffering on crutches are over.”

 

The iWalk2.0 has a retail price of $149.00 and can be worn by anyone with average strength and balance.