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Wheelchair suspension ?s
AllisonGP
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I am a PT working with a child who rocks side to side. He rocks hard enough that he recently broke through a bracket on his (manual) wheelchair. I was looking for add on suspension options to hopefully lessen the stress on the wheelchair. I have not found much for the rear wheels, only the front wheels for curbs.
I was wondering if anyone here knew of products I was unable to find.
Thanks,
Allison
I was wondering if anyone here knew of products I was unable to find.
Thanks,
Allison
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Have you tried Remap? @DavidM works for the charity who design and make free equipment for disabled people!
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http://www.feneticwellbeing.com/full-suspension-wheelchairs/
maybe it could help inspire a solution.
Personally I've never seen the equivalent chair for a child. I think some children who are 'heavy rockers' end up using comparatively bulky powerchairs rather than manuals partly because powerchairs tend to be stronger and more stable and thus better able to cope with the impact of the rocking.
I'm wondering if there is also potential for reducing the rocking through behavioral approaches and more secure seating within the manual wheelchair.
Best Wishes
Jean
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
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