• Enjoying Freedom Outdoors with a Knee Walker during Autumn

    • By Lydia Lucas
    • September 15, 2025
  • As we feel the weather turning, when you have a lower leg injury during Autumn can mean staying indoors. But at StrideOn, we know that recovery doesn’t have to mean isolation, and the arrival of wetter, cooler weather doesn’t need to stop you living life.

    With the right knee walker and a bit of care, many of our customers continue to enjoy their usual routines, from walking the dog to visiting friends and family. Autumn is a season full of colour, fresh air, and opportunity, and you don’t have to miss it.


    Stay Mobile, Stay Independent

    Whether you’re recovering from surgery, a fracture, or a tendon injury, being non-weight bearing can be frustrating. Crutches can make outings feel daunting, especially when pavements are wet or uneven. That’s why so many people turn to our Orthomate Knee Walker.

    The Orthomate is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, offering comfort, stability, and manoeuvrability on a wide range of surfaces. With its wide pneumatic tyres, it handles pavements and even grass with ease, ideal for day-to-day outings.


    Our Customers Are Still Out and About

    Many of our customers continue to get out and enjoy life throughout the autumn months. We regularly hear from people who use their Orthomate to:
    • Walk the dog in the park
    • Visit local markets and events
    • Pop to the shops or meet a friend for coffee
    • Stay active and independent, even during recovery

    While we always recommend taking extra care outdoors, especially in slippery conditions, it’s clear that our knee walkers give people the confidence and support they need to keep moving.


    A Few Autumn Tips for Knee Walker Use:

    • Choose the right model – The Orthomate is better suited to outdoor conditions than standard walkers.
    • Wear supportive footwear – A good grip helps keep your pushing leg stable.
    • Check your route – Avoid steep hills or heavily leaf-covered paths.
    • Add accessories – A waterproof cast cover and a Premium or Memory Foam Knee Pad Topper can keep you more comfortable in damp weather.

    • Another popular choice is an ‘Indoors’ and an ‘Outdoors’. A StrideOn model with its unparalleled manoeuvrability for supporting you indoors and an Orthomate model for outdoors support. This combo also means that you don’t have to think about cleaning the wheels before using around the house again.
     

    Freedom Doesn’t Have to Wait

    Recovery doesn’t mean putting life on hold, and autumn certainly doesn’t mean you need to stay inside. With the right equipment and some common-sense precautions, you can enjoy the season in comfort and confidence.

    So, whether you’re walking the dog on a cool morning or heading out for a weekend stroll with the family, our Orthomate can help you stay connected, independent, and outdoors, even as the seasons change.

    If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact our customer service team on 01823 216202