KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter for Foot Injuries

After 2 weeks of using my Knee Rover, I can’t imagine life in a cast without it. It was easy to assemble and adjust for me. The scooter moves smoothly and the basket is SO helpful. I use the rear wheel brake frequently to keep the scooter secure when getting off and on, and the frame is sturdy enough to handle my 180 lbs. I struggled with crutches, and a walker was cumbersome; my scooter makes mobility so much better.

I fell down the stairs & broke 3 bones !
living alone & trying to get around was very difficult & exhausting! I borrowed crutches but lost my balance & fell backwards & broke my tail bone of all things a few days after I broke my foot !
So Im not able to walk for quite a while so, ordered this little rover & soooo glad I did & wish I had it sooner!
so happy with this purchase… it’s worth it!
It arrived quickly, glides smoothly & easily , is well made & easy to assemble (minimal assembly with just a few pins & attaching the handles, seat & basket) the seat is soft & easy on the knees , It has a break & break lock
I found It also goes over low pile area rugs easily, It is narrow so fits into / around most places, but is also very sturdy
I feel very secure & safe using it!
Just watch out for your “good foot toes” when backing it up
It helps me get around , carry stuff in my basket & be Moblie to do the most basic tasks at home etc…it’s great!!! Thankyou

Pre Op:
I ordered my scooter about a week before surgery.
Well packaged.
Easily assembled
Not heavy but sturdy enough for anyone within the weight limitations.
Yes, there is some movement in the handlebars due to its ability to be broken down
for transport. For me there was barely enough movement to notice.
The brakes will stop you quickly with very little pressure! Be sure to stand up
straight when operating the Knee Scooter. Do not lean over the
handlebars and apply the breaks hard – there is a possibility going over the
handlebars. If you have ever ridden a bicycle with break levers on the
handlebars, then you know how to apply the breaks. This braking system
responds quickly. This warning is especially important if you are going down
a hill.
Easily transportable. Just pull down the ring on the bottom of the handlebars
and rotate the handlebars to lock. You may want to also lower the seat. I
have marked the position of the holes for the seat and handlebars in order to
return to my settings.
The seat stem must be tightly adjusted with the lever to keep the seat from rotating
during use (using the bike or when getting on or off).
If at all possible, purchase the Knee Scooter before surgery! This will allow you time
to practice riding the scooter in the areas in your home, outside on asphalt, concrete, etc. that you will encounter with the scooter. You will find that some modifications of your home such as moving furniture, removing doors,
removing rugs, adding a ramp to your porch/deck, etc. is necessary. Do not use this model on gravel or grass. The wheels are just too small. The company makes another model for “all terrain” use.
Another reason to purchase prior to surgery (as in my case) is that I had my Physical
Therapist provide scooter training and ensure that the scooter was set up
correctly. My surgery date is approaching soon and knowledge of the
correct use of the scooter will play an important role in my recovery as
well as ensuring that I am safely operating the scooter.
Wear non-slip shoes, not Crocs, sandals, or flip-flops. You will hit your toes and feet
as you learn to operate the scooter which could cause a fall.
Every time you park the scooter, lock the brake. Getting on or off the scooter can
cause sudden unexpected movement if the brake is not locked. The company
should color the brake lever bright orange as a constant reminder to lock the
brake when not moving. I also practiced transitioning to a walker to go into
areas of our home where the scooter could not fit. Don’t forget to lock the
brake!
Practice sitting to standing and back to sitting. I found that this process was easier
using the walker first and then moving over to the scooter. Keep in mind that
the information I am giving is based on my situation which was surgery
on the left foot with NO WEIGHT bearing for four weeks and I must wear a
boot to prevent/limit range of motion.

Post Op:
This is when I found out that using anything other than a shoe on your non surgical
foot was a bad idea. Crocs can slip off especially when you catch them on a
wheel.
Narrow rear wheel base. When backing up to maneuver in tight areas you will find
that you would hit your foot if the axels were the same length. When I first
looked at the scooters I felt that there would be a tipping over problem. Not
so.
Strong Basket – great for carrying needed items between rooms. The basket
is easily removed or attached. Initially I removed it because it was
limiting my ability to maneuver throughout the house. However, as I
became better at “scooting” I have reattached the basket for the duration
of my recovery.
Knee pad – I would recommend purchasing a padded cover for more comfort.
There is a learning curve and for your safety I hope that you have the opportunity to
practice prior to surgery. The scooter is so much easier that a walker or
crutches. The time I had with the walker prior to surgery gave me
experience and confidence to safely operate the Knee Scooter. The scooter
has provided me with so much more freedom both inside and outside our
home. Well worth the money to stay safe and still be mobile.
P.S. My wife just caught me not locking the scooter brakes before transitioning
to a chair to finish this review!!!!
My only complaint is that I called the company asking for help in choosing the
correct scooter. The lady I spoke to said that she would relay the request
and that I would receive a return phone call. Still waiting for that call as of
this review. I just hope that contacting customer service for a problem does
not produce the same lack of response. I decided on this scooter because it is
made in America and at least has a phone number to call – not just an
email.

As with any review, this is only my opinion based on experience with this knee scooter.

Just got it. So far so good. Well made. Ease to use.

If you are planning to buy this, read as many good and bad reviews as you can. It helped me to use the scooter once I received it.
First the negatives: It doesn’t turn well (that helps with the stability), so you get pretty good at doing three-point turns, or picking up the front and pivoting. As others point out, uneven sidewalks can cause it to topple, though if you’re careful it won’t happen. I take it on old walkways that are poorly paved, and I just make sure I’m slower and careful. These two points are why I only gave it a “4” for maneuverability.
Now, why you should purchase this: It’s inexpensive for the freedom it offers. It was super easy to put together–it took me less than ten minutes, and I’m not the most technically proficient human. For those of us who need it (I was one), there are videos that will walk you through it. It is heavy and stable. I never feel for one moment I’m going to fall off. That means getting it in and out of a car can be challenging, but I’m a 57 year old woman without a lot of upper body strength, and I can do it balancing on one foot…if I can, most of you are able to do it. I also have a tiny Toyota Yaris, and it fits in the back seat easily. It operates smoothly on carpets and floors (I have very deep shag in one room, and the scooter rolls through it), and it can actually be a lot of fun on a big wide surface. I got yelled at by some woman for wheeling too fast through a parking lot, so there you go. It increased my mobility so much I tend to get complacent on it. Just be aware that accidents that might happen on it are going to be due to human error. When operating it, always keep both hands on the bars, especially on uneven surfaces. Outside, I always keep my hand on the brake, which works well. I’m what you would call a sloppy driver on it, and my general clutziness landed me on the scooter to begin with after I broke my leg…and I’ve never fallen off it. At this point, I’ve been on the scooter for two months, with probably about another month to go. I could never have done that comfortably on crutches, and it has been relatively painless with the scooter.