"The ED Walker allowed me virtually complete mobility"

I guess there is no perfect time of year to be rendered immobile for nine weeks, but as the July 13th date for my reconstructive ankle surgery approached, I suspected that summertime might not be one of my first three choices. Additionally, my wife and I manage a marina during the summer months while living on our boat. The mental image of me tying up boats, hobbling around the docks assisting other boaters, and climbing on and off our boat while using a pair of crutches was less than pleasant. I could almost feel the sore underarms already.

Fortunately for me, none of that dreadful scenario happened. Two weeks before my operation, my wife happened to run into Joe Schrader and during their conversation my bleak summer outlook was discussed. Joe and I have known each other through ski circles for many years and he immediately realized that I might be a perfect candidate for his ED Walker device. We got in touch with each other and set up a time for initial trials and measurements.

Arriving at his shop and scanning around the dozens of strange looking contraptions hanging on all the walls, I was a bit skeptical. Joe explained to me that all of those things on the walls were early models of the ED Walker and the current, very clean looking model, was the result of 12 years of development. He took some basic measurements of me and soon after handed me my very own ED Walker.

Right away I could see the logic in his invention. The design and function of the ED Walker was far beyond that of traditional crutches. The workmanship was excellent and the walker had an efficient, race-like quality and look to it. I liked it immediately.

Although I was able to move very well with the ED Walker right away, my early proficiency was novice-like compared to how I traveled several weeks later. The surgeon who operated on my ankle was very adamant in his instruction of NO WEIGHT on that ankle for 9 weeks. The ED Walker allowed me virtually complete mobility with no weight on the injured ankle, less fatigue than with crutches and no chafing or bruising as experienced with traditional crutches. Also, as a result of being more active during my recuperation, my overall muscle tone and conditioning did not deteriorate. As an active and athletic person, this was VERY important to me.

I used the ED Walker for nine straight weeks and then on an increasingly reduced amount for another 4 weeks. I had no complaints with the device. It allowed me to continue my marina duties and carry on with daily activities in a normal fashion. My entire experience was positive and, in some ways, even fun and entertaining. (Anyone want to challenge me to an ED Walker balance contest?)

Sincerely,

Will Murray