Where to buy an electric knee scooter?

Well, from what we can find, there is no such thing as an electric knee scooter. But, wouldn’t that be great?! A motorized knee scooter that you could ride through the store or to the local coffee shop would be so much fun. Well, maybe fun is the wrong word. Perhaps just slightly more enjoyable than pushing yourself around.

What can you get instead of a motorized knee scooter?

Well, for one you could get a non-electric knee scooter. Their pretty easy to use and are growing in popularity among those that require crutches. If you’re really after a motorized mobility device then we do have a few suggestions. Below you’ll find our top three picks for alternatives to an electric knee scooter.

Building an electric knee scooter.

If you modify your knee scooter to be motorized, which we don’t advise, let us know because we’d love to see it. In the meantime though, let’s stick to some simpler upgrades like a cup holder and a soft new knee pad. Check out these posts about our top accessories for your knee scooter.

Some best selling electric scooters.

Below are the top 5 best selling products on amazon.com related to electric mobility scooters. Glance at these products to get an idea of what your electric mobility options may be. Pricing for these electric scooters is always changing and may be significantly higher that the cost of a knee scooter. Click below to check the prices on amazon. 

Finding the best alternatives to crutches.

If you recently had surgery or injured your leg, foot or ankle it’s likely you will have an issue with limited mobility. As a result of this limited mobility, your Dr. may require you to not put weight on your injury as it recovers and crutches will most likely be your primary means to get around. If this is your case or will soon be a scenario for you, read through this post to discover some crutches alternatives you may be able to take advantage of.

Do I have to use crutches?

We’re not doctors or healthcare experts so, if you’ve been instructed to use crutches please follow your doctors orders. In our research, we have found that using a knee scooter prior to your first post operative appointment is strongly discouraged and sometimes prohibited in some situations.

Is there an alternative faster than crutches?

Depending on your injury, a knee scooter or sometimes called a knee walker, can be used as an alternative to crutches. There is also a thing called a hands free knee crutch. Which is basically a short crutch with a knee rest to hold your leg in a bent position and straps to secure it to your leg. There is also a walker accessory called a knee brace sling or knee brace support. These slings attach themselves to a roller walker.

Which crutch alternative is the best?

In our opinion, which is why we promote it, the knee scooter, or knee walker, is one of the best inventions for those with lower leg injuries. It’s a quicker and easier mode of travel than crutches. Crutches often are difficult to adjust to using and can really be a trip hazard in a lot of cases. But a scooter on the other hand is a simple concept to wrap your dexterity mind around. You simple put your knee on the scooter and push off with your other leg just like riding a standard scooter for fun. There are still some safety precautions to consider when using a knee scooter, but overall we think it’s the absolute best alternative to using crutches.