Adding to discussion.
Because of stability issues, chairs with risers should not be driven all
the time in higher position, especially over rough ground. Most cut the
speed when in raised position which usually encourages users to lower
before traveling any distance. We advise users to travel to position
and then rise, with the option to move on even ground along row of
cupboards etc to reach.
There are various other chairs with risers depending on size and terrain
to be covered:
Invacare: spectra Plus, storm, twister and new typhoon/Tornado?
Sunrise - F55
Ottoboc - B500, B600
DSC Joncare - Karibou
Rainbow rehab - Wizard
Moving people - Puma, Yes (functions can be added retrospect)
Balder - (can be added retrospect)
Anne
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gary Williams (external)
Sent: 28 April 2004 08:19
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Subject: Re: wheelchairs with adjustable height seats for school
Apologies for coming into this discussion at such a late stage (our
e-mail has been out of service for over a week) but I would like to
share what little experience I have had with riser wheelchairs.
We once had a user (about 9 years ago) who had bought a Manger riser
powerchair, he had Becker MD and was complaining of lower back pain. He
mostly used the chair in a raised position and I noted that the seat
tilted to one side quite considerably and would almost certainly have
been a contributory factor.
We also have a tetraplaegic user in a Balder with a rise facility, he
has to be accomodated in a sideways lean position and again this causes
the seat to tilt to one side which in turn causes the wheelchair to
veer.
Other than the 2 models mentioned above I know of the Inacare Spectra
Plus range, the Permobil Koala and the Ibot.
Gary Williams
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St. Catherines hospital
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Birkenhead
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or 07733 225606
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From: Paul D. Nisbet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tue 27/04/2004 13:01
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Subject: Re: wheelchairs with adjustable height seats for school
Thanks to everyone who commented on this query - it sounds like
a riser is
important. Next question, if I may: can anyone recommend good
wheelchairs
with risers, and/or risers that can be retro-fitted to
wheelchairs? (She
already has an NHS chair, but I haven't found out what sort it
is yet.)
Paul
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of anne HARRIS
Sent: 22 April 2004 16:24
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Subject: Re: swheelchairs with adjustable height seats for
school
Hi Paul
We provide many children with adjustable height powered
wheelchairs to
access their environment at school, eg science labs, design &
technology, school libraries at secondary lvel. This works very
well
for them and allows disabled children to sit at the same tables
as their
able-bodied peers for these lessons. This is especially
important in
science where they may not necessarily be able to handle the
equipment
themselves, but being apart of the group who carry out
experiments,
provides a much better experience than being with an educational
care
assistance. It also means they are able to benefit form the
social
interaction, as sometimes they can be integrated but not
necessarily
included. Socially at school pupils spend a lot of time standing
up
outside at breaks, a riser allows them to be at an equal height
with
their peers in this situation, so that people are not always
talking
over their heads. Eye to eye contact is important when
communicating.
Hope this is helpful. Anne
Anne Harris
Regional Mobility Therapist
Whizz-Kidz
Tel: 0115-9761172
Transform the life of a disabled child
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the
independence they've only ever dreamed of. Visit our website for
ideas
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disabled
children by providing advice, information and customised
mobility
equipment that is not available from the NHS.
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020 7233 6600
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
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Sent: 22 April 2004 16:03
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Subject: Re: swheelchairs with adjustable height seats for
school
Hi folks
Here's a problem which I'm sure you guys have tackled many
times:
We've a client in primary school who is due to go to secondary
school
next
term, who drives a powered chair. At a planning visit to the
secondary
school the staff pointed out that she would have difficulty
accessing
all
the different desks and workbenches that are in the subject
classrooms,
and
were asking if a chair with adjustable height seat would be
suitable -
eg
Spectra Plus Riser. My initial reaction is that a wheelchair
tray might
be
more practical and a lot cheaper, but I expect it could be very
useful
to
have adjustable height as well. Anyone used such things in this
sort of
situation?
Paul
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CALL Centre, University of Edinburgh
Paterson's Land, Holyrood Road
Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
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Fax. 0131 651 6234
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