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In this video the viewer will learn how to use a knee scooter.
- Adjust the knee platform to comfortable height for knee bend to 90 degrees with lower leg resting on platform.
- Height of platform should allow for thigh to hand straight down in order to comfortably apply weight through the knee.
- Adjust handle bar height at level of hands with elbows bent to 90 degrees or slightly lower.
- Hold onto handle bars, resting knee and lower leg of the injured side on the knee platform.
- Use your good foot to propel to scooter forward or backward, steering with the handle bars.
- Apply brakes as needed, especially to slow the scooter down a decline.