Knee Walkers

Stay mobile and independent while your foot or ankle heals.

A knee walker takes the weight of your lower leg on a padded knee rest, so an injured foot or ankle stays completely off the ground while you steer with your hands. For anyone told to be non-weight-bearing after foot surgery, a broken ankle or an Achilles repair, it is usually far less tiring than crutches — your hands stay free-ish, your armpits and wrists get a rest, and you can carry things on the basket rather than hopping.

Crutches are still better on stairs and in tight spaces, so many people use both. Knee walkers need a reasonably flat, firm surface to work well.

Not sure which is right for you or your whānau? Read our free Walker Buying Guide — plain-language help choosing, or call Kellie and the team before you buy. You may also want crutches for stairs, or our recovery after knee, hip and leg surgery guide.