I have tried the Scotty system from BES. This has movable Knuckles, not powered though.
Dave Small
Senior Rehab Engineer
Disablement Service Centre
St Mary's Hospital
Portsmouth
Tel 02392 866968
Fax 02392 866992

-----Original Message-----
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Wozencroft, Martin
Sent: 25 November 2004 15:25
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: move away chin control joysticks

Dear Richard,

Invacare do a swing to the side and alternatively a swing forwards system.
These have been designed for the Storm.
I think Pride do a powered bracket. Also Roger Daykin at Smile Rehab may
supply a different system.

regards

Martin Wozencroft
Clinical Electronics Engineer
Posture, Independence and Mobility Service
Oxford Centre for Enablement
Windmill Road
Headington
Oxford OX3 7LD

Phone 01865-227600
Fax   01865-227294

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Caley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 25 November 2004 14:36
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: move away chin control joysticks

Dear all,
I have a young client with ataxic cerebral palsy requiring a swing away chin
mounted joystick. He currently has a multi-positional arm mounted higher
than his head at the back of the chair, it then comes forward high above his
shoulder to avoid being caught by his arm, then comes down crossing in front
of his chest to finally provide fine positioning of his mini joystick at
chin level. The problem is that he needs others to release a clamp to enable
the arm to swing away. He is then able to interact more closely with others
as he is then able to move his upper trunk forward in the chair.
I have only seen one motorised arm and I think this was from Invacare. Has
anyone ever used a manual or motorised swing away chin controller before
with a similar client?
An alternative is to mount a head control device at the back and sides of
the head. He also has problems of extensor spasm and occasionally forces his
head uncontrollable against the headrest.
Any solutions?

Kind Regards
Richard

Richard W Caley BSc, MSc, CSci, MIPEM
Clinical Scientist (Rehabilitation)
Medical Physics
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield, WF1 4DG
Tel:  01924  212234
Fax:  01924  212015

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
The information contained in this email message is legally privileged and
confidential information, intended only for the  use of the addressee. If
the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby
notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is
strictly prohibited.
If you received this email or Fax in error, please immediately notify us.

Email: [log in to unmask]