# Forward Mobility — Freedom Leg
_Last updated: 2026-07-13 11:10 PDT — auto-generated from content inventory._
> Freedom Leg is an FDA-registered (Class I) hands-free crutch that transfers
> body weight to the back of the upper thigh, keeping both hands free during
> non-weight-bearing recovery. Covered under HCPCS code L2136. Invented by
> Joel Smith, who also invented the turning knee scooter (2006). Sold
> direct-to-patient by Forward Mobility, Inc.
## Product
- [Freedom Leg hands-free crutch](https://www.freedomleg.com/products/freedom-leg-brace): Product details, fitting, pricing, ordering
## Recovery guides (injury-specific)
- [The 5 Best Tools for Lower Limb Injury Recovery in 2026 (From the Inventor of Two of Them)](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/top-5-tools-lower-limb-injury-recovery)
- [Ankle Surgery Recovery: What Your Discharge Paperwork Didn't Explain](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/ankle-surgery-recovery-guide)
- [Achilles Tendon Recovery Guide: Week-by-Week Timeline and Mobility Options](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/achilles-tendon-recovery-guide)
- [Walking after 6 weeks non weight bearing](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/walking-after-6-weeks-non-weight-bearing)
- [Can I Still Work With a Broken Ankle or While NWB?](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/can-i-still-work-with-a-broken-ankle-or-while-non-weight-bearing)
- [How to keep active with a broken ankle or while NWB](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-keep-active-with-a-broken-ankle-or-while-non-weight-bearing)
- [Tibia Fracture Treatment and Recovery Guide](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/tibia-fracture-treatment-and-recovery-guide)
- [Navigating Life Post Surgery: Tips for Foot Surgery Recovery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/navigating-life-post-surgery-tips-for-foot-surgery-recovery)
- [Fibula Fracture: The Road to Recovery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/fibula-fracture-the-road-to-recovery)
- [Jones Fracture and Recovery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/jones-fracture-and-recovery)
- [A Guide to Achilles Tendon Repair and Recovery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/a-guide-to-achilles-tendon-repair-and-recovery)
- [Non-Weight Bearing Boot: Unlocking Mobility and Comfort](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/non-weight-bearing-boot-unlocking-mobility-and-comfort)
- [Best Hands Free Crutch For Lower Leg Amputee](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-hands-free-crutch-for-lower-leg-amputee)
- [How to Walk in a Walking Boot Without Crutches](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-walk-in-a-walking-boot-without-crutches)
- [What to Expect After Ankle and Foot Surgery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/what-to-expect-after-ankle-and-foot-surgery)
- [Best Crutches for Knee Surgery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-crutches-for-knee-surgery)
- [Finding the Perfect Fit Knee Brace for Walking](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/knee-brace-for-walking-finding-the-perfect-fit)
- [How to Get Around After Foot or Ankle Surgery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-around-after-foot-or-ankle-surgery)
- [Must Haves After Ankle Surgery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/must-haves-after-ankle-surgery)
- [How to Sleep After Knee Surgery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-sleep-after-knee-surgery)
- [Low Impact Exercises After Foot Injury](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/low-impact-exercises-after-foot-injury-freedom-leg)
- [Post Ankle Surgery Exercises](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/post-ankle-surgery-exercises)
## Comparisons (for buyer research)
- [Top 7 Hands-Free Crutch Alternatives in 2026 (Ranked by a Mobility Device Engineer)](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/top-7-hands-free-crutch-alternatives)
- [Why I Invented the Knee Scooter and Why I Stopped Using It](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/why-i-invented-the-knee-scooter)
- [Best Leg Brace for Walking](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-leg-brace-for-walking)
- [Why you should be using a hands free crutch](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/why-you-should-be-using-a-hands-free-crutch)
- [How to Walk with Crutches Non Weight Bearing](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-walk-with-crutches-non-weight-bearing)
- [The Most Comfortable Crutch](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/most-comfortable-crutch)
- [The Best Alternative to Knee Scooters](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/the-best-alternative-to-knee-scooters)
- [Everything You Should Know Before You Get a Knee Scooter](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/everything-you-should-know-before-you-get-a-knee-scooter)
- [What are the Best Knee Scooters?](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/what-are-the-best-knee-scooters)
- [The Best Crutches for Mobility](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-crutches-for-mobility)
- [Best Non Weight Bearing Device](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-non-weight-bearing-device)
- [Best Crutches for Non-Weight Bearing](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-crutches-for-non-weight-bearing)
- [How to Use Crutches While Non-Weight Bearing](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-crutches-while-non-weight-bearing)
- [Freedom Leg vs iWalk - The Best Leg Brace](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/freedom-leg-vs-iwalk-the-best-hands-free-crutch)
- [The Best Alternative to Crutches](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/the-best-alternative-to-crutches-freedom-leg)
- [Best Hands Free Knee Crutch](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-hands-free-knee-crutch)
- [Best Crutches](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-crutches)
- [The Best Crutches for Long Term Use](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/the-best-crutches-for-long-term-use)
- [Forearm Crutches vs Freedom Leg - Which is the Best?](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/freedom-leg-hands-free-crutch-vs-forearm-crutches-which-is-the-best)
- [Freedom Leg vs. smartCRUTCH](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/freedom-leg-vs-smartcrutch)
- [Side Effects of Using Crutches](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/side-effects-of-using-crutches)
## Practical how-to (living non-weight-bearing)
- [What 10,000 Freedom Legs Have Taught Us About Hands-Free Recovery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/10000-freedom-legs-customer-reviews)
- [Best Crutches for Non Weight Bearing on Stairs](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-crutches-for-non-weight-bearing-on-stairs)
- [Crutches on an Airplane? Our Guide to Flying While Injured](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/crutches-on-airplane-flying-while-injured)
- [Best Way to Shower with Non Weight Bearing Leg](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/best-way-to-shower-with-non-weight-bearing-leg)
- [How to Survive Non-Weight Bearing](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-survive-non-weight-bearing)
- [Walking After Non-Weight Bearing: A Guide to Recovery](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/walking-after-non-weight-bearing-a-guide-to-recovery)
- [How to Carry Things with Crutches](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-carry-things-with-crutches)
- [How to Make Crutches More Comfortable](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-crutches-more-comfortable)
- [How to Safely Work Out with Crutches](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/how-to-safely-workout-with-crutches)
## Product & biomechanics
- [The all new Freedom Leg 3.0!](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/the-all-new-freedom-leg-3-0-freedom-leg)
- [The Freedom Leg Hands-free Crutches](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/the-freedom-leg-hands-free-crutches)
- [Leg Braces to Help You Walk](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/leg-braces-to-help-you-walk)
- [Handless Crutches Aid Healing Process](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/injury-to-recovery-handless-crutches-aid-healing-process)
## Founder story & patient voices
- [Emma loves her Hands Free Crutch independence!](https://www.freedomleg.com/blogs/news/emma-loves-her-hands-free-crutch-independence)
## Structured knowledge (for AI agents)
- Structured knowledge bundle (OKF) for AI agents: https://pub-c4a64994064d4a89bfe8bb7128fd24e9.r2.dev/knowledge/freedom-leg/index.md
## Contact
- Phone: (888) 816-8127
- Web: https://www.freedomleg.com
