How easy is it to get on and off? Needed for an elderly man with a replaced hip.
712894
There are finger loops on each side of the top of the brace to help you pull it on. It fits snugly, so it requires a little bit of strength to pull it up and over your knee, but nothing much. After that, there are two velcro straps. Use of the side hinges is optional. I found that one worked better for me than two, and sometimes I don't use one at all and the brace still provides good support.
712895
It's not 'easy', you must slide the brace over foot and up to knee. Get the correct size, measure distance around knee and see their sizing chart. Once the brace is pulled up to cove knee, there is a 'belt' strap at top and bottom and 'X' straps above and below the opening in the center so the knee cap can move. My wife is 61 and does it by herself everyday.
712896
The knee brace is fairly easy to get on and off by undoing the Velcro straps. I find the Velcro cross-straps useless. They do not have enough velcro to hold them in place; especially on the top. I had to fold the Velcro and tuck it under the braces to keep them from dangling open. Doing so actually helped keep the hinges in place better because of the tighter tension caused by the double Velcro behind the hinges.
712897
As easy as wearing a sock ... The velcro fasteners, when open, widen the workpiece diameter significantly; also has two side handles to help pull up.
2272928
it is as easy as simply positioning the bike, turning a couple cranks, adjusting the tension wheel for the size of bike wheel and then getting on and riding the bike. I am a 67 year old grandmother who set it up in about seven minutes!
664944
It's not hard to get on at all. Make sure you measure your arm though to get the right fit. It will be snug when trying to get off but that's how you want it.
1501210
I am 65, with spinal stenosis and degenerating hip & knee joints and I use it. I found that the body weight of the user stabilizes the unit, making the handles that need to be held during use, secure. The unit I had before was just the bottom portion (no handles) and you had to hold on to the back of a chair for stability....which ended up to be not too stable at all.
1130986
Not difficult at all. I have used it on my adult bike and also my sons, goes on as it should without any hassle and comes off easily too, no struggle.
1927070
I'm a healthy 58 year old woman and it is very easy for me, the button is one touch with thumb or forefinger. Hope this helps.
694602
There's a strap on it. Literally one click and its on and off - super easy!
950861
Yes, very easy to put on and take off. You just need a small wrench and a screwdriver.
1979518
Great product for people who cannot bend over, especially after hip surgery. Sturdy and easy to use.
437870
Depends how flexible you are. I am 73 and as long as you can sit and bend your legs you should be able to get them on. There are several excellent videos on the internet addressing this issue and will give you some good ideas.
814643
It stretches a little so after a while of taking it on and off I'm sure it would get easier. However in my opinion it's not made to be taken on and off because of the secure fit.
824771
Because it sits up pretty high, it's easier than it would be if it was a flat air mattress, it also seems pretty reinforced on the sides which helps, but it would depend on how spry the older person is. If they have no problem getting out of a chair, then they should be fine. Hope this helps!
1708092
Very easy but follow directions and get a helper if you have any concerns about weight. A normal healthy adult will have no problems.
1049833
I would say they're "easy-ish". I guess, by their nature, they're designed to fit snugly and stay in place, so that they don't slide down. That said, because of the little grey "handles", I find it much easier to pull up, than others. Readjusting them, during softball or walking, is really easy because of the handles. I'm a big guy and my let knee is prettybanged up from years of baseball/softball...but I love the support and comfort of this Shock Doctor compression thingy.
798180
Yes quite easy. This one i bought for a 78 yo lady who rides my bus. The chair part and any part unfolds with ease, no struggling, no fighting with it just fold and go!
193243
You have to slide a switch and lift the gate simultaneously. It sounds trickier than it is. It is easy to get the hang of. But yes it probably would be tough for someone with arthritis. I can't imagine a functional baby gate that wouldn't be because if the gate is easy to open, a toddler will figure it out.
125428
Very easy, I just use the tip of my foot pushing off gently on the ground. The chair will hold the new position due to body weight. I weigh 110 lbs. and that is enough to hold the position.