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Using an Iwalk2 for Achilles injury

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aly67408
aly67408

Hi, I'm not sure if this is a UK site so bear with me!

I tore my achilles tendon a while ago and whilst I couldn't put any weight through it, I bought an Iwalk 2 which is a knee crutch giving freedom to walk and be hands free. (lotd on info onlie about it) I am now able to put weight through my leg and no longer need it. They are quite expensive at around £180 but if anyone would like to buy it off me, please message me for details as I'd be looking at arund £100. I can honestly say I would have been lost without it and the Dr.s at the hospital hadn't seen one and kept making me show them how it worked! The NHS should get some but I'm sure they haven't got any at all. There's only one retailer in the UK which is where I got mine from. Let me know if you're interested.

Aly

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  • gareth38782
    gareth38782 aly67408

    Posted

    Hi Ali I might be interested in the crutch, I was put in a cast yesterday for a ruptured Achilles' tendon & told it would be on for at least 6 weeks, I am not a person who likes being stuck in the house so would like to be able to go out with out normal crutches,

    Can you let me know the lowest you will go as I am self employed & got no money coming in at the mo. Also your location in the uk. ?? Thanks a lot Gary

    • aly67408
      aly67408 gareth38782

      Posted

      Hi Gareth,

      Sorry to hear about your injury. It's horrible isn't it. Well I can now put weight through my leg so only really used the I walk for a couple of weeks. It is brilliant and I wouldn't have been without it. I'm also self employed and need to drive for my work hence the £100 price tag. I would usually negotiate but I'm pretty broke as I've missed two weddings I was meant to photograph and obviously still can't drive.

      I'm in Chesterfield in Derbyshire and if you're nearby, and get get a lift, you're welcome to try it first.

      All the best

      Aly

  • gareth38782
    gareth38782 aly67408

    Posted

    Actually Aly I am definitely interested in the crutch so

    If you can't go any lower I will probably meet your price. Hope to hear from you soon.

    my number is 07920018388

    Many thanks Gary

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