What Can Knee Scooters Do That Crutches Can't? (Knee Scooter TikToks)
- Edd Siu
January 18, 2022
- The first question most people ask us, what the benefits of a knee scooter are over crutches or how do they work?
Knee scooters give people back their freedom and not be limited by crutches. In addition, they are significantly more comfortable to use and allow more mobility in a more relaxed way.
Here are some TikTok's from people using a knee scooter doing daily tasks that are usually difficult or impossible with crutches.Roll and shop
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With a knee scooter, you can move around quickly and cover a lot of distance. It is so much more comfortable and convenient to use than crutches.
Knee scooters provide a comfortable way to move around if you have injured your foot or have had surgery. It gives you the freedom to take care of your daily activities, like grocery shopping, going out to eat, or shopping.
Related: The Best Knee Walker Cushion Cover (Alternative to Kitchen Krush)Roam around outdoors
If you're a country dweller and need to get around rugged terrain, an all-terrain knee scooter will hold up to the task. The main advantages of this type of knee scooter are the air-filled tires (as opposed to solid) that can roam over most rough terrain.
Further reading: Orthomate All-Terrain Knee Scooter (Product Highlights)Daily chores and mini adventures
The best part about knee scooters is that they are not as limiting as crutches. For instance, you can set the knee scooter in "parking mode," and you can free up both your hands. This freedom of movement means that you can do everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, etc.
Related: Household Chores On A Knee WalkerDrive yourself to doctor's appointments
Depending on your injury and with the doctor's okay, you can drive yourself to your appointments. Crutches can be challenging and tiring to get around with. When it comes to maneuvering the scooter, there's significantly lower risk of tripping and falling off compared to crutches—as long as you follow basic knee scooter safety tips.Can you get a DUI while riding a knee scooter?
There are a lot of people who would like to know whether they can get a DUI while using a knee scooter. Take a look at this TikTok to find out.
Sidenote: Always practice safe knee scooter tips and never put yourself in a position where you can risk re-injuring yourself.
Related: /stories/knee-scooter-safety-tipsClosing thoughts
We hope you've enjoyed these video examples and given you an idea of the many possibilities that a knee scooter can be used for. Losing your independence is not easy, but as you can see, it doesn't have to be the case. If you are looking for an alternative to crutches, a knee scooter could be just what you need.
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