Replacement Freedom Leg base

I had to be completely off my leg for three months, and after the first month, I was going absolutely mad. Being stuck and dependent on others was so frustrating. Then I found the Freedom Leg, and it truly changed everything.
This device gave me back my independence and confidence. I could move around freely, carry things, and actually live my life again — all while staying completely non–weight-bearing. It was amazing to be hands-free again after weeks of relying on crutches and scooters.
I even went to Hawaii during my recovery and was able to do a little hiking! The Freedom Leg made that possible. It’s comfortable, sturdy, and gives you back a sense of normalcy you don’t realize you’ve lost until you can’t walk.
Truly a game changer and worth every penny. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone who has to be non-weight-bearing for an extended period. It makes a difficult recovery so much easier and gives you your life back.

Great leg brace!! Despite having unusually thin thighs, the brace fit well and was very comfortable. It was easy to walk in it and definitely it is an enormous aid to mobility. Very high quality construction as well. Customer service was excellent. We returned the brace for reasons unrelated to the brace itself, and the return process was smooth and easy. FYI many insurances cover this as a medical device - please check with them!

They work amazing, I am able to walk without crutches and can be active and working. They are a live safer and I recommend these for sure.

This is my second jones fracture.And I was so depressed, because I knew I had eight weeks of just sitting, and I am not good at that.The freedom like gave me my freedom.The doctor even okayed me to go back to work on it.Cuz, it is one hundred percent.Non weight bearing and it gave me my life back.It is easy to use and worth its.Weight in gold best handsfree, non white bearing unit ever made.Thank you freedom leg.

So, 2 weeks ago, I fell off my shop roof of 12ft and shattered my right foot. I'm looking at a surgery and 4-6 months recovery. So, I'm not one to sit down as I work a ton on my farm, taking care of animals, running my company all by myself and was looking at a way to still work and walk. Found this and I was hesitant but decided to order. Just got it today and was so excited to put it on. I told the UPS guy that he's delivering my new leg to me! Already a huge game changer! I immediately went outside and started walking around. I have to use 1 crutch still for balance but no strain on my arm at all. It's more of a walking stick. And then I did practice walking around without the crutch as well but that will take some time to learn to balance properly but I can already do so much more than I've been able to do the past 2 weeks. It's not difficult to put on at all. you do have to adjust it to you though which took me about 5-6 times to get it to fit comfortably. But hands down, this is a game changer for sure.

It takes a little practice to get use to it but once you have it down, it's good. I finally got my confirmation that I broke my foot. I'm using my Freedom leg mainly for work, so I can actually go to work. Even though it hurts at the end of the day, now it hurts a lot less when I get home. This is a great idea.

It just didn’t fit the bottom of my leg properly. It seems like a good product. With me having ankle surgery I just needed more stability for it to work for me

Great solution for staying off foot and ankle while being upright.

I had foot surgery two weeks ago that required me to stay off my foot for at least two months. I’m not one to stay at home or be inactive after surgery. I’m also fiercely independent - I don’t have or want a caretaker.

My friend warned me that standard crutches were difficult to use, but I didn’t believe him. He was right! They hurt my armpits, wrists, hands, and shoulder, and I couldn’t do any household chores with them. Even extra padding on the crutches (armpits and hands) wasn’t overly helpful. They still hurt.

I found Freedom Leg 3.0 online, and it was covered by my FSA. Freedom Leg allowed me to do so much more than standard crutches. At home, I could cook, clean, do the laundry, make my bed, water the plants, wash the dishes, carry things, and much more, none of which I was able to do with crutches. Outside the house, I could go to work, eat at restaurants, shop at the grocery store and farmers market, ride crowded trains and buses (sometimes standing room only), attend house parties and garden parties, go to bars, walk though street fairs, and work out at the gym, all with confidence. (I told you I was active!) If I had knee crutches instead and my foot was sticking out behind me, I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing many of those activities. I would probably avoid all crowds. With Freedom Leg, I could easily navigate crowded spaces, which is critical in busy San Francisco.

I remove Freedom Leg in some circumstances, like at work, in restaurants, and at the gym on some machines. It’s quick and easy to put back on.

Going up and down steps with Freedom Leg is much easier than with crutches. I abide by the same rule - up with the good; down with the bad.

Problems with Freedom Leg have been minimal. My first cast was open at the shin, and that wasn’t too comfortable, so my second cast was intentional built to cover my shin. Also, I didn’t like the base pins or the optional base bolts provided. Both stuck out too far on the inside and rubbed up against my cast. I covered the base bolts with duct tape, but that wasn’t a good permanent fix. Also, one of the base bolts came undone. So I went to a hardware store and got bolts with flatter heads and sturdier screws for just a few dollars. That was an easy fix. I did fall once with the Freedom Leg, but that was because I inadvertently stepped into a pothole. I do have to remind myself constantly to fully lift my Freedom Leg with each step so it doesn’t get stuck. I usually bring a cane if I’m venturing out of the house. Lastly, going down the steep hills of San Francisco is challenging. Going up the hills is much easier.

In summary, I’m extremely happy with Freedom Leg 3.0, and I would definitely buy it again if given the choice. Two full months with my foot in a cast would have miserable without Freedom Leg.

Freedom Leg 3.0

This genius device is by far the best mobility option available and it is not even close! I've had every mobility device imaginable and the Freedom Leg is in a category by itself. Literally the first time I ever tried it I was mobile and hands free. Yes, there is a slight learning curve to become really comfortable because this is something new that you are experiencing. But literally my first walk was successful and so freeing emotionally. Hands free and mobile immediately, what a joy when you are immobile otherwise. If you are on the fence about this product please look at as many reviews and videos as you can because you'll really be doing yourself a favor. Yes, it costs a lot but it is worth every penny. You really can't put a price on the freedom this device gives you. Plus, it is usually covered by your insurance. Just message the staff at Freedom Leg to get the medical device number and give that to your insurance and they can look it up to see if it is covered, most likely it will be. This is what I did it was covered 100%. Even if it is not, this will be one of the best investments you'll ever make. Any money you've spent on crutches, scooters or any other walking device is really just wasted money. Once you use the Freedom Leg you will understand completely. And look at it this way, once you throw away all those other useless things, which you will definitely do, you'll be clearing up some room in your house to do things while wearing your Freedom Leg...

Have had it for about 3 weeks now and have been highly impressed. Positioning it while wearing a hard leg cast was a bit tricky at first , but I figured it out it good to go. I believe it will be more comfortable once I get out of the hard cast and into a soft boot. Can’t wait!!!

I used this about a yr or so ago. Then recently, I had to use it again after foot surgery. I was non weight bearing for a few weeks.
This allows me to walk until I'm able to walk normally.
Roger is a godsend and I'm grateful for superior customer support, as well as a sturdy, reliable product.
Thank you very much for your help, I appreciate it!!!!
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I bought this leg brace after using the eye walk three which worked pretty good but it tires you out and this brace allows me to walk semi normal with better balance. This is the best thing ever if you have to have a no weight bearing restrictions like I have for eight weeks. I’m very active and being sidelined was never something that I could do and the Freedom Leg has allowed me to continue for the most part with few restrictions. This should be a standard offering after surgery even my orthopedic doctor was impressed and they had never heard about it.

This is not actually what I bought. They didn't have a choice for ordering replacement straps. I called and he sent the part I needed super fast! I have used my freedom leg through two surgeries. My very rough fiberglas casts started wearing one of the lower straps. I got the straps in 4 days over a holiday weekend. Fantastic service!

Arrives fast and replacement is quick and easy!

Wow these guys will call you and take care of any issues you have, give you all the options and you don’t have to ask. Premium experience.
I have not received the freedom brace yet this is a customer service quality not product quality review.
I will write that after I get the brace.
Seriously good folks to deal with.

Just received my Freedom Leg 3.0 today and have been testing it around the house. Great product all around, as advertised! Hands-free crutches that allows me to do small tasks and even errands around the house. The natural bent leg 'sitting position' allows me to rest my leg unlike regular crutches that forces me to keep lifting it up in a floating position which gets tiring.

After taking the time to properly fit and practice wearing the Freedom Leg, I was off to the races! This device is a lifesafer, especially for the independent, active person. I can finally contribute to and participate in most daily tasks and light activities - on all types of terrain - and without pain. Thank you!

Definitely takes a little time to get used to but once you do, it’s great. As an owner of a diner, there is no such thing as down time. This crutch had me back at work 8 days after breaking my ankle.

Unfortunately I broke my foot two weeks prior to shattering my knee. I wasn’t able to get and out of the car while wearing the brace.

I had a MACI transplant and Tibial Tubercule Osteotomy on August 8th, 2024 and on August 21st I started college. The estimated time on crutches was 8 to 10 weeks and I ended up being on crutches for over 12 weeks. By the second week of college, trying to get from class to class was killing me on crutches, that is when I found freedom leg. I decided to take the chance, and I'm glad I did. It came within the week, and I was using it within days. I still used one crutches, just because it made me feel the most sturdy, but the leg itself made my next 6 or so weeks much more enjoyable. I could keep it on all day with no problems and I was also able to carry things and be somewhat self sufficient. I 100% recommend getting the freedom leg as it was an absolute life safer!!!

After having rotator cuff surgery and bicep repair, and then needing a meniscus root repair, crutches were literally killing me. The Freedom Leg brace, gave me relief of the pain caused by the crutches and allow me to move about taking care of myself and able to help with tasks of everyday household chores. It was the best and only decision I could make to survive this last surgery. Strangely, my physical therapist said no, but my orthopedic surgeon said yes, that it did meet the non-weightbearing requirement.

I wrote a previous review that was only a qualified endorsement. After fully recovering from my Achilles tendon break I want to update my assessment.

I am very grateful to have had the Freedom Leg. It essentially allowed me to live without great difficulty. It DID take a bit of effort to master, but was WAY better than the alternative. I eventually was able to walk on uneven ground at a decent pace, without cane. in short, it gave me my life back. I invite you to read my previous post, which I am impressed that the Freedom Leg people did not suppress. It documents how there was an initial difficulty but it was well worth the effort to master the "Leg". I recommended it to my orthopedic clinic.