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  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Before you start! Is iWALK 2.0 right for you? Physical Abilities Requirements 1. Stair Test 2. Balance Test Before your injury, could you fluidly walk up and down stairs at Can you balance on one foot for at least 30 seconds? normal speed, without using the hand rail? •...
  • Page 3 Leg Length Chart below. If you are not certain that iWALK2.0 is right for you, contact our technical support at 562 653-4222 or e-mail iWALK 2.0 SIZE CHART - based on user's leg length your inquiry to info@iwalk-free.com Extra links: Upper Leg Length •...
  • Page 4 LEARN TO USE YOUR iWALK 2.0 IN 3 EASY STEPS ASSEMBLY FITTING Repackaging Index...
  • Page 5 Assembly WANT TO LEARN FASTER? View our instructional video on how to assemble your iWALK2.0 at www.iwalk-free.com/help Instructions STEP 1 With the Handle facing forward, insert the Upper Assembly tubes into the sockets of the Knee Platform. 1. Thigh Support Push down firmly on the 2.
  • Page 6 STEP 2 STEP 3 Attach the Lower Assembly to the Knee Platform by pressing in the spring head A) Identify the Right side Support Tube by the small “R” stamped near the top. at the top of the Lower Assembly tube and inserting the tube into the socket of the Knee Platform.
  • Page 7 STEP 4 STEP 5 Insert the Thumb Screw into the slot on either side of the top of the Handle. Align The Clamp should be the hole in the top of the Thigh Support with the threaded end of the Thumb Screw. positioned between Thread the Thumb Screw into the nut located on the underside of the Thigh Support the flat ends of the...

  • Page 8: Fitting Instructions

    Fitting WANT TO LEARN FASTER? View our instructional video on how to fit your iWALK2.0 at www.iwalk-free.com/help Instructions STEP 1 Proper fit is essential! But it’s also easy. Get these three things right and you’ll be iWALKing in minutes. We’ll show you how. Make sure that Thigh Supports can rotate freely.
  • Page 9 Foot Positioning (for Left or Right) - Position the Foot so that Right Foot the curved edge is toward the outside of your leg. To reposition the foot, 1. Loosen the Clamp Bolt. 2. Press in the height adjustment springs as shown below. 3.
  • Page 10 Loosen Clamp Bolt Lower Leg Height Adjustment - The “V” at the back of the Knee Platform should align with a point ½” – 1” below the bottom of your kneecap. This will result in your iWALK leg being slightly shorter than your human leg.

  • Page 11: Weight Distribution

    STEP 4 STEP 5 Grasping the Handle, kneel on the crutch with the Upper Leg Height Adjustment crutch Foot and your human foot side by side, shoulder Press the push button spring head width apart. and pull up on the Handle until the Thigh Supports are as high as possible on your leg.
  • Page 12 Positioning the Crutch Position your knee as far forward as possible, and move the Handle laterally across your leg to help achieve the correct angle. Remember to keep 50/50 weight distribution during this step. When properly fitted, the crutch should be angled slightly outward as shown below. Achieving the correct angle is automatic if you follow our instructions.
  • Page 13 Thigh Supports Adjustment A) Rotate INNER Thigh Support until it contacts your thigh, then rotate it another inch or so. Lock it down securely using the Thumb Screw. B) Rotate the OUTER Thigh Support until it contacts your outer thigh. Lock it down USER'S USER'S securely with the Thumb Screw.
  • Page 14 Straps Adjustment Before you adjust the straps, you need to understand how they work. There are two distinct sections. The Length Adjustment section and the Tighten/ Loosen section. See details below. Length Adjustment Section Tighten / Loosen Section This section has BLACK buckles on either end. This section has GRAY buckles on either end.

  • Page 15: Strap Installation

    Different Buckle Types T Lock Buckles are located at the ends of the Straps. They are used to attach the Straps to the crutch. Tensionlock Buckles are used to adjust the length (and tension) of the Straps. Each Strap has two T Lock buckles T Lock Buckles Tensionlock Buckles and two Tensionlock buckles.
  • Page 16 Strap Adjustment and Tightening A) Position your leg on the Knee Platform. C) Fully tension the strap using the D) Repeat for upper thigh Strap and calf Make certain you are as far forward as TIGHTEN / LOOSEN SECTION. Pull on Strap.
  • Page 17 To remove the crutch, you need to loosen the Straps first. Starting with the calf Strap, lift the lip of the Gray Tensionlock buckle. This will loosen the Strap enough that you can push forward on the Gray T Lock buckle. Next, do the upper thigh Strap, and do the knee Strap last.

  • Page 18: Use Instructions

    WANT TO LEARN FASTER? View our instructional video on how to use your iWALK2.0 at www.iwalk-free.com/help Instructions If properly fitted, learning to walk with your iWALK2.0 is easier than you think, provided that you follow our instructions. People learn at different rates –...
  • Page 19 Walk As Normal As Possible The iWALK 2.0 is easy to learn and very efficient because it uses most of the natural instincts you already use for walking. The more you try to walk normally, the better it will work.
  • Page 20 Before You Start: How To Avoid the Common Mistakes Look up. A human head weighs over ten pounds, so rocking it forward to watch the ground throws off your natural balance. Also, you don’t normally look down while walking, so don’t do that when iWALKing.

  • Page 21: Start Position

    Let’s get started: START POSITION WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Begin from Start Step forward with good Return to Start Lean forward position leg then STOP Position by stepping back with good foot Practice: A) Position yourself in the start B) Grasping the Handle, lean C) You will instinctively step D) Stop, step back and return to position, feet side by side,...
  • Page 22 STEP 2 Start Walking: Start Position Lean Forward Step forward Step with with good leg iWALK leg A) Position yourself in the starting B) Following the same routine C) Maintain momentum as long as D) If you stop, return to the position.
  • Page 23 Tip 1 - If your good leg feels significant fatigue, it’s a sure indication that you are not committing all your weight to the crutch. This is a common mistake, and will slow your progress. Pushing down hard on the handle (when your weight is on the crutch leg) to remind yourself to commit all your weight to the crutch.
  • Page 24 Change Adjustment Settings L earning Settings PHASE 1 So far you have been in the Learning Settings Learning Settings (crutch leg length slightly shorter than Initial 3 to 5 minutes. human leg length, crutch angled out slightly). Temporary setting After you’ve gained basic proficiency walking, you can change to the Maximum Efficiency Settings.
  • Page 25 Stairs Stairs are easy on the iWALK2.0, however, stairs should NOT BE ATTEMPTED until you've gained full proficiency. Always hang onto the rail(s) when using stairs. UP - Always lead with your good leg, followed by your iWALK leg. Take one step at a time.

  • Page 26: What You Have

    Repackage Instructions WHAT YOU HAVE: UPPER KNEE PLATFORM SUPPORT TUBES LOWER USER GUIDE SMALL PARTS BAG ASSEMBLY with straps ASSEMBLY SMALL PARTS BAG CONTENTS: 1x Strap 2x Thumb Screw 1x T-nut Note - To prevent shipping damage, make sure that all metal tubes are placed back in the protective plastic bag 1x T-bolt they came in.
  • Page 27 A. Extend the tubes just enough so that you can rotate the two Thigh Supports so they nest together inside the tubes as shown. Hint – To extend the tubes, grasp the tubes above and below the gray plastic collars and pull in opposite directions.

  • Page 28: Very Important

    A. Make sure both of the straps on the Knee Platform are attached. Then tighten them all the way so that they are neat and secure. Tuck strap tails under the pad sleeve as shown below. B. Place the Knee Platform on top of the Upper Crutch Assembly. VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the rounded part (forward edge) is placed closest to the Handle...
  • Page 29 A. Slide the Lower Crutch B. Place the Support Tubes Assembly under the straps on top of the Knee Platform, and onto the Knee Platform. underneath the straps and beside the Lower Crutch Assembly. Note - Make sure C. Nest the bag of Small Parts the Lower Crutch on the Knee Platform between Assembly tubes are...
  • Page 30 A. Slide the entire crutch back into the bag it came in and put it in the box. B. Slide the plastic bag containing the crutch parts in, with the wire tied end facing toward the opening. C. Place the User Guide on top of the bag, with the front side facing up.
  • Page 31 12. Knee Platform Technical Assistance Hotline: 562-653-4222 13. Calf Strap Mount 7. Support Tubes 14. Height Adjustment Have this page open when calling Spring – Lower iWALKFree for technical support . 8. Clamp 8a. Clamp Bolt 8b. Clamp Nut 14. Foot Repackage...

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