Media Enquiries
We can provide journalists with comments, interviews, information, images and case studies. For all media enquiries please contact:
Natasha Boydell
iWALKFree publicist
E: pr@iwalk-free.com
T: +44 (0)7734 932844.
In The News
Below are just a few examples of our recent press coverage. Look for the iWALK2.0 on television, radio, online, and in newspapers, journals, and magazines.
CTV News Winnipeg
Crutch-alternative means not having to sit on the sidelines – how our hands-free device is helping a young golfer get back on the links after surgery for a rare tumour.
Chicago’s WCIU “You & Me This Morning”
On “Try it Tuesday,” hostess Mellissa Foreman learned to walk on the iWALK2.0 hands-free crutch during a commercial break! Crutches are obsolete for below knee injuries.
NBC Channel 4 News
iWALK2.0 is a better crutch!” exclaimed Dr. Frank McGeorge of Detroit’s Channel 4 News. Looking to offer an unbiased opinion, he took the iWALK2.0 for a test drive and couldn’t believe how fast he was able to walk around. See the entire story below.
Bustle
“Crutches haven’t changed much in design since they were first made commercially available over 100 years ago. However, this hands-free crutch is hoping to make recovering from an injury more painless and leave your arms and hands free to use.”
CBS – Innovation Nation
Innovation Nation is nationally broadcast on CBS and features the most innovative products and inventors from around the world. Host Ally Ward visited iWALKFree headquarters to learn more about the innovative iWALK2.0 hands free crutch.
KTLA 5 Morning News
KTLA Morning news, the top spot to get your morning news in LA, has CEO Brad Hunter and Vice President of Sales Erin Earlywine on the show to speak of the great benefits the iWALK2.0 offers. Check it out on their website here.
Valley Today Live
KVLY 11 morning news, featuring iWALK 2.0 and the great benefits that it offers to below knee amputees.
KCAL 9 News on CBS
The KCAL 9 news, featuring orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed talking about benefits of iWALK 2.0:
SRF Puls News Segment
SRF Swiss news segment featuring the iWALK2.0 as the best crutch alternative in the market.
E! News
“Harrison Ford gets help from a high tech crutch”. As E! News reported, Ford, who was injured while using the door of the Millennium Falcon, was spotted wearing the iWALK2.0.
E! News
“Harrison Ford broke his left leg, but on Sunday night Han Solo himself was out to dinner and walking on his own—with a little help from a knee-supporting crutch.” View article
WIRED: iWALK 2.0 rated 9/10
“This, I realized, was the mobility I deserved. I placed my order and spent two full weeks seeing just how much I could do on the iWalk2.0!” View article
iWALK2.0 Earns First Place Honor at World’s Largest Medical Device Trade Show
120,000 attendees from all over the world cast their vote for the best-designed product. iWALK2.0 earned the highest score! View article
Gotta Have Gadget
“There are gadgets that are game changers, I consider the iWALK 2.0 a life changer!”
Front Page of Forbes
“Among the A-listers who have used it are world championship surfer Kelly Slater, NFL players Romeo Pullum, Tanner Pearson and Marcus Mariota, and actor Harrison Ford.” View article
Front Page of Long Beach Press Telegram, Orange County Register and The Mercury News!
David Whiting, columnist for the Orange County Register, quickly discovered, “…that anyone using clumsy crutches is so last century.” View article
Front Page of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“In Nashville, I actually just got fed up with having no hands when I crutched around, so I went to a medical supply store, did a little research online and went and got [the iWalk 2.0],” Bonino said at the Penguins’ last media availability of the season. View article
Front Page of Beverly Hills Magazine
“ iWALK2.0 offers more comfort and independence, with the hands and arms remaining free. The device offers people a functional and independent lifestyle as they are recovering from many common lower leg injuries. View article
Feature in Medical Plastics News
A new plastic hands-free crutch is giving a fresh lease of life to amputees in the United States. Laura Hughes, Editor of Medical Plastics News, caught up with iWALKFree President Brad Hunter to learn about the background of the project. View article
Fox45 Morning News
“Brad Hunter, the Innovator of iWALK2.0 and Leslie Smith, a user of the iWALK2.0, join us this morning to explain how the device can help people get around much easier.”
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