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



	-----Original Message----- 

	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