The Rehab Glider

Great device it really helped with getting my knee back in shape after my surgery.

Product is poorly constructed. The spacers between the rails were installed improperly causing the sliding portion of this device to bump into and drag on them when used.I dismantled the device and trimmed the spacers by approximately 1/8 of an inch to rectify this problem….this should not have been necessary.No value for the high cost.

Very good for doing heel slides.

So far we've used this for recovery on one full and one partial knee replacement, and will soon be using it following a hip replacement. Call us lucky for having so many uses for this so quickly. :)To start, the design here is simple and well done. I appreciate the use of wood, as opposed to plastic (which would be too light and prone to breaking) or metal (which would feel cold and potentially be too heavy). With the wood design, this thing feels like it will be long lasting, and should well out-last an one person's need and be ready to move on to the next.Functionally, I love its small size and maneuverability. This is easy to use on the floor, in bed, or in a recliner; all of this is important in post-op care when mobility can be a challenge but you want to diligently keep up with these movements or exercises.When we started using the glider, we did so without resistance bands. When you're tender, still swollen, and post-op, you don't need anything more strenuous. The easy movement helps prevent complete muscle atrophy, promotes healing, reduces stiffness, and helps prevent blood clots. After a while, we began using the resistance bands once we were ready (and healed) to increase the challenge.My only real criticism is the lack of any grip in the glider's heel cup. As you regain strength, it gets easier to push your heel down into the cup to prevent it from slipping, but overall, it feels like an annoying and unnecessary issue.

This is a great device for helping with my knee issues. My physiotherapist gave me exercises to do at home, and I can use this for some of them (they have a glider very similar to this in the clinic).The glider is made of solid oak and feels well-built. The moving part glides smoothly and keeps my knee moving in a straight path, isolating certain muscles and forcing them to work. It seems to be making a difference. The exercises feel harder but my form is better than without the glider.Overall, I think this has been a very useful tool in my knee rehab. It has helped strengthen my muscles and decreased the risk of further injury through bad form. I'm very pleased with it.