Wheelchair suspension ?s
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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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Hi @AllisonGP and a very warm welcome to the community! I hope someone is able to help you with this Please let me know if there is anything else that I can do to help!
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Hi @AllisonGP
Have you tried Remap? @DavidM works for the charity who design and make free equipment for disabled people!
Scope
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@Sam_Scope no I haven't, I'll be sure to check them out. thanks!
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Hi https://community.scope.org.uk/profile/AllisonGP, yes here at Remap we should be able to do something. Ring us on 01732760209 or find your local group at https://www.remap.org.uk/contact-remap/
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Fenetic do a neat full suspension adult chair
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
JeanJean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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