just had knee replacement, would this be a good way to keep knee agile? will it skid on carpet?
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I am not pleased with mine. I guess it got damaged during shipment, and the legs are lightly bent what makes it unstable in the floor. I have solved the problem putting my ankles weights on top of the legs.
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It is sturdy and strong. It does not skid on my carpet. I keep it in front of my couch when the peripheral neuropathy in my ankles, feet and toes flare up.
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yes absolutely. You will find this machine in a lot physical therapy places. My mom uses it in her living room and she has carpet. The machine doesn't skid because it has rubber pieces on it.
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I think that it would stain the carpet. When I kneel on the mat or do push ups my knees and hands get dirty. Overall it is a good mat though.
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Oh yeah it should be fine for just pushups ^ . It didn't move on the floor at all for me, on carpet and wood.
711673
Yes it's great! I had knee surgery and was told to get a recumbent bike for when it gets "tight" in cold weather. I have it on tile flooring and it is stable and sturdy. Pedals are smooth but get tighter depending in how you set it.
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I'd imagine it would work even better on carpet. I have mine on tiles and the whole rower slides back slowly.
96250
I have used this while sitting in my recliner and also while sitting in a dining room chair. I am 4'9" tall so any chair I sit in my feet don't touch the ground. I have a gimpy knee. The main thing is the movement to help circulation, sit in what works for you and happy pedaling!
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I had no problems on any of the surfaces listed above, a note though please remember with any knee walker your weight must be centered always or you run the risk of slipping off this walker , and be sure when going down slopes you are holding onto the break because it will take off. This was definately an armpit saver the crutches killed me!!!
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It will adjust from ' free wheeling' to a fair amount of resistance, -I'd say enough for your purpose. My other half uses it after knee replacement, and she is satisfied with it. I'm not sure it would hold up to a cycler's training regimen.
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If you are putting this on a tough surface (cement, woods, etc.) then you might want something to thicken the mat. If you are going on carpet (which I do), you will be okay. I like that it isn't clunky.
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This product is not hard on your knees, but with that said I do not have knee issues. My husband does and he likes it because it is not hard on his knees. I use the treadmill and others - and am on the upper weight as well. I would always advise checking with your doctor before using this ------ I am not a doctor and as I said, have never had any knee issues in my life.
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Hi, Janina. I'd say no. I need a cane for the knee. But I have a sense of style, so I'm very carful when I take it out. Got a compliment on it today in fact. but unless you want to dazzle them, try something that wont break the first time you drop it. Handle with care. Choose wisely. Good luck.
1541952
Have only used it on back but don't know why it wouldn't work on knees. My husband's machine and said it would do pretty much what their equipment would. Pleased with it.
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It would be very diffcult to move. Carpet would be bad, very small wheels. Hardwood or tile would be a little better, but not much. You cannot use the slider to move from side to side, it will bend to pin that holds it in place. All that said, it is great exercise machine if left in one place. I use it every day.
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It could be if one can keep it from rolling down at the top. And finding a good fit can be tricky. I use a Mueller knee brace mostly for my knee which provides excellent support. Have also used an ACE knee brace, but prefer the Mueller. Good luck.
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It works great on the carpet. The carpet actually adds some extra padding:) . I can't recommend it enough.
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Yes and yes to both questions. It is very comfortable to walk around in. I fasten it kind of tight when moving around indoors and out. In bed at night I loosen it a bit. I would suggest every so many hours take it off and let knee rest. I only wished I had ordered 2. It really helped my knee replacement where my doc had to shave 2 inches of bone off. U will be pleased.
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I have not used it in that way, but would suspect that it might be a problem with some sliding. The bottom surface of the mat is very smooth and I can slide my exercise cycle around on the carpet by grabbing the edges of the mat. A concrete surface might give it more stability, but with the jumping I think it might slide.