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Voyager Seated Scooter

Voyager Seated Scooter from FWD Mobility, LLC (Evert, WA) was introduced in May 2009 as the first scooter type device as an alternative to crutches for those unable to bear wieght on their leg: hip, knee, foot, or ankle.

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Voyager Seated Scooter
MSRP $599.00
Release date June, 2009
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More comfortable than crutches or kneeling
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Folds for easy transport & storage
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Accepts Quick Release Basket
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Large 8" wheels work well in carpet or uneven surfaces
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Easy to use
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Adjusts easily with our tools
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Can't be used on stairs
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Limited availability through distributors
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The patient sits on a big comfortable bike style seat and propell themselves with teh unaffected leg.  the affected (injured) leg is rested on teh cross bar.

The seated scooteer comes as an evolution of the knee scooter (Roll-a-bout, Weil Knee Walker, Turning Leg Cadyy, etc.) which were designed just to unload the foot or ankle due to injury, surgery, or wound.  Teh seatede scooter addresses teh entire leg and is more ergonomic and comfortable by sitting as opposed to kneeling.

It is colapsable for easy transportation adn weights only 20 lbs. 

Insurance codes is the sames as for knee scotters and, hands free crutches: HCPCS E0118 Crutch Alternaitve, with or with out wheels.

The Seated Scooter is available for rental or purchase thru distributors.

 

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This report was started June 4, 2009 at 6:32 pm by canoeu87
with the last edit occurring October 31, 2009 at 3:50 pm by canoeu87
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Competitors

Voyager Seated Scooter is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Healthcare Device »
Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter

Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter

MSRP  $599.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Can be rented online
  • Can be folded so it fits on airplane, car, cab, etc.
  • Large 8" wheels wor better than smaller ones on carpet or uneven surfaces
Cons
  • Not suitable for persons who can't kneel
  • expensive
  • small wheels, strange design - inefficient and not good on rougher terrain, probably hard on the body
ProSCORE
5 reviews
68
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Roller Foot

Roller Foot

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2009
Cons
  • Incredibly expensive at $75 a week - $300 a month - not able to be purchased
  • Only available from manufacturer
  • Small wheels stop quickly on cracks, uneven surface, and do not work on thick carpet
ProSCORE
1 review
0
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vote Voyager Seated Scooter 100% vs. vote Roller Foot 0%
oneCrutch

oneCrutch

MSRP  $60.00    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • Gives you a hand free when you must be non-weightbearing for a time.
  • Good to use even with two crutches to keep that leg UP!
  • Able to purchase at http://www.onecrutch.com Shipping was VERY fast.
Cons
  • If you are middle aged and not necessarily in shape, it does take a bit of getting used to!
  • Limited regional availability to try in person
  • The OneCrutch is rather heavy
ProSCORE
4 reviews
71
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vote Voyager Seated Scooter 100% vs. vote oneCrutch 0%
Roll-A-Bout Walker

Roll-A-Bout Walker

MSRP  --    Released  --
Pros
  • some models turn
  • Lightweight and colapseable for non-turining models
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Renting thru manf requires >$500 deposit
  • Some models dont turn, must hop and skip to turn
ProSCORE
1 review
33
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Roll-a-bout

Roll-a-bout

MSRP  --    Released  --
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Pros

  • More comfortable than crutches or kneeling
  • Folds for easy transport & storage
  • Accepts Quick Release Basket
  • Large 8" wheels work well in carpet or uneven surfaces
  • Easy to use
  • Adjusts easily with our tools

Cons

  • Can't be used on stairs
  • Limited availability through distributors

Competitors

canoeu87 prefers Voyager Seated Scooter over Turning Leg Caddy Knee Scooter, oneCrutch, Roll-A-Bout Walker, Roll-a-bout, Roller Foot
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