FreedomlegReviews of freedomleg.com

The Freedom Leg arrived just a few days after my order. Support instructions are well documented and available on video. The Freedom Leg solution is the "Go-to" alternative to the conventional crutch. Their documented support was 100% accurate.

best brace i ever had

I found the Freedom leg while searching for alternatives to crutches and a knee scooter after I tripped and was told I had a Jones Fracture and would be NWB for 6 to 8 weeks. Nothing really prepares you for having your independence taken away in a second and having to learn how to do everything with one leg. Crutches are terrible they hurt and you can't carry anything. The knee scooter was a definite improvement but still very frustrating trying to get into tight spaces and a lot of household tasks were difficult such as emptying the dishwasher, taking out trash, basic cleaning and making meals. I have to admit I was pretty excited and hopeful when I found the Freedom Leg. When I received it I immediately tried it on. At first it was a little intimidating and I struggled with it but I was determined to figure it out because it was a chance to be able to walk hands free again. I practiced everyday for a couple hours making many adjustments with the straps to get it comfortable. I also used a cane for the first few days which felt safer. The first thing I noticed when putting it on was how good it felt to stand up again. The brace is very strong and supportive and feels very safe once you learn to trust it. After a few days of using it I no longer use the cane and can do most things I need to around the house so much easier. I can only use it for a few hours a day because my knee will get sore from being in a slightly bent position but its worth it. The Freedom Leg makes NWB tolerable by giving me some independence back. If you are in a NWB situation I would definitely recommend trying it out. I also watched several YouTube videos on how to properly use it which helped a lot!

I've been using this brace now for about a couple of weeks. It has been so great to get off crutches. I can't use a knee scooter, and the peg legs are terrible on my knees. I'm NWB for months so I really need something else, and, while it's not perfect, it's allowed me to do things I otherwise couldn't. It also allows me to keep the glute and thigh going, as well as retain centerline balance. As my "good" ankle is also recovering from being broken (minor), I am using a cane since that ankle is also not in great condition. I'm in my 50s but in decent shape, with a tall CAM boot, and had no trouble adjusting to the brace almost immediately thanks to instruction videos and how to sort of sit into the thigh. I had a small issue with the Freedom Leg when I got it, but the customer service was fantastic.

I broke my tibia plateau about 3 weeks ago and struggled to manuver on one leg with either crutches or a walker since I'm NWB until the break heals. I'm a very active 74-year old woman, going to the gym 3 days a week and walking 1.5 miles a day. This was a major setback and the loss of independence was crushing. I've had my FL for about 10 days now and am finally feeling comfortable with it. I'm small, 5'3" and 115 lbs. so the leg felt very heavy at first. Thankfully, I've gotten used to the weight, but I wonder if they might consider a smaller, lighter version for those of us in the petite category. At last, I'm feeling like I might be able to walk without a walker for balance and will try a cane in the next few days. It took lots of trial and error with the height and getting the hips level. My biggest problem were the shin pads. Ouch!!! After trying a host of solutions that failed, I finally now protect my shins with 3 layers---a soft one next to my skin, a slightly thicker one next, and, of all things, an oven mit! Yes, crazy, but it provides the perfect amount of protection and padding for me. One reviewer mentioned that having the shin straps nice and tight in the back is what kept the leg from slipping up and down too much, which was a problem I was also having. I keep them tight now, which helps enormously, then loosen them a bit when I'm sitting. Wore the FL to my first ortho doctor appointment and he had never seen one before. He googled it while I was with him and he was really impressed. So much that he told me the FL was the only brace I needed. Doctor approved!! So my advice to new users is to keep adjusting until it feels right, add padding if you need it, trust that "sitting" in the brace works, know that your thigh can handle it, and hang in there. Eventually it all comes together.

The FreedomLeg was a game changer!!…. really allowed me to keep on my daily schedule and get things done. An super excellent innovation!!

I broke my fibula and was told no weight bearing and given a pair of crutches. There are 16 stairs to my house and the crutches were impossible. I thought there has to be a better way and googled medical appliances to prevent weight bearing and learned about the Freedomleg. My orthopedist had never heard of it. While a bit expensive, it was covered by my insurance. This was a game-changer and I am 76 years old. It is a bit awkward to get used to, but it made it possible for me to go up and downstairs without on my backside (down) and knees (up). When using it, it is helpful to have shoe with a thick sole on the other foot (think Hoka) because the leg wearing the brace is longer.

Live in NYC. Started wearing my Freedom Leg brace a week after meniscus root repair surgery. Non-weight bearing for 6 weeks. If not for this brace, I would not be mobile in the city. Walk about 3.5 miles/day just commuting to work and normal walking throughout the day. So many people have stopped me commenting how hard it was for them on crutches and how they could only take cabs/uber around the city. Expensive and time consuming. I’m 3 wks out of surgery and have navigated the subway, busses, stairs and sidewalks - now independently with hands free to carry my bag and even a coffee!! Fitted the brace pre-surgery and practiced walking, balancing. Post surgery, started using the brace at home and short blocks in wk 2, building to subway and longer blocks with my husband alongside. My surgeon and physical therapist have seen me in it and also think it’s great, especially for a walking city. Really grateful for this invention. Can’t tell you how much getting out independently means to me. Thank you!