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Date: | Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:52:34 -0700 |
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Kat,
I've never used a power assist for a manual chair, but there are some new manual assist devices that look pretty neat; one's is marketed by Johnson and Johnson (who also does the I-Bot) called the Independence I-Glide . It first hit the market about the same time I started to be faced with the type of problems you have now, so I checked into it. Unfortunately it's not a viable option for me, as it requires approximately equal strength and coordination in both arms. It might be worth checking out, though.
Kendall
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From: Kat [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thu 3/31/2005 7:01 AM
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Subject: Question re: Manual Chair Power Assists
Hey All:
I have a question for you all. At the grand old age of 52, I'm finding
that my shoulders and hands are feeling the affects of overuse in wheeling
myself about in my manual wheelchair. I'm thinking of getting a power
assist and was wondering if anyone on this list uses one for their manual
chair. How does it work? Do you have to take it off and put it in your car
before folding up the chair or can the chair be folded with it in place?
How easy is it to transport? And how much did it cost? Would you
recommend it to another manual chair user?
Well, OK, that was more than one question but any feedback is welcome!
Thanks!
Kat
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