Do all those things you shouldn't be doing in your expensive primary prosthesis. Safely!
- Shower
- Pool
- Water Aerobics
- Ocean/Lake/River
- Water Park
- Hot Tub
- Water Ski
- Bathtub
- Parasail
- Walk on the beach
- Run through the sprinkler
- Boating
- Fishing
Have FUN in the water again with the NEW low-cost alternative, the WaterGait™ WaterLeg for Trans-tibial, or Below Knee amputees 250 pounds or less.
The WaterGait™ WaterLeg is the best and most affordable way for BK amputees to enjoy water activities on 2 feet!
You should consider a WaterGait™ WaterLeg
Download and view, or print a 'patient flyer'
or 'practitioner flyer.'
Be confident in any kind of water. This WaterLeg won’t rust, absorb water or cost you an arm and a leg. You can have a light, strong copy of your current prosthesis that looks as good or even better. Read our material thoroughly, then contact your prosthetist and see if you are insured for one. If not, don't worry and check out our fundraising idea page!
Fundamentally different!
The WaiterGait's solid outer shell is
impervious to water, unlike the standard
soft skin cover on the right, which will
tear, leak and smell bad if gotten wet.
impervious to water, unlike the standard
soft skin cover on the right, which will
tear, leak and smell bad if gotten wet.
SUSPENSION METHODS
that CAN be used for the
WaterGait™ WaterLeg
WaterGait™ WaterLeg
1. Shuttle Lock. We
recommend the Coyote™ brand of shuttle lock, which is made entirely of
durable plastic and a stainless steel spring mechanism. Other
shuttle locks are NOT designed to hold up to repeated water exposure.
Generally, an outer sleeve is also worn to reduce water entering the
socket (can be ordered on request).
2. Suction. (passive) This refers to a basic suction valve. There are many valves on the market and we will work with you to find the most reliable and cost effective model. An Active Suction System, with a mechanical or battery powered pump, is NOT practical for application to the WaterGait™ WaterLeg. So, if you currently wear an active suction system, we will speak with you and determine whether a passive suction system or shuttle lock would be more practical.
3. Supra-condylar suspension. A wedge can be glued to the socket or a pelite liner. It is suggested that some sort of sleeve be worn as a secondary suspension to minimize water getting between the liner and the socket and/or skin.
2. Suction. (passive) This refers to a basic suction valve. There are many valves on the market and we will work with you to find the most reliable and cost effective model. An Active Suction System, with a mechanical or battery powered pump, is NOT practical for application to the WaterGait™ WaterLeg. So, if you currently wear an active suction system, we will speak with you and determine whether a passive suction system or shuttle lock would be more practical.
3. Supra-condylar suspension. A wedge can be glued to the socket or a pelite liner. It is suggested that some sort of sleeve be worn as a secondary suspension to minimize water getting between the liner and the socket and/or skin.
Amputee Coalition writes about WaterGait in May/June inMotion magazine 2014!
(see article below)
(see article below)
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