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The Posture and Mobility Service at the West Midlands Rehab Centre made some for provision to their wheelchair services.
As well as static stability, you can simulate the effects of moving, adding or removing masses at specified locations.
The system uses 4 weight platforms and calculates the centre of mass from two measurements, one on the flat, one with the front wheels lifted up a little. Runs from a PC using some custom hardware. Simon Fielden presented it at one of the conferences, RAATE or PMG, I forget which now.
Whether they are currently available is another matter.
Contact the Posture and Mobility Service for more information.
Geoff
G.J.Harbach I.Eng MIED IIPEM
Clinical Technologist
"Access to Communication & Technology"
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
91 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak
Birmingham, B29 6JA
Tel 0121 627 1627 Ext 53268
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From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Attwell
Sent: 30 November 2007 11:13
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Subject: Wheelchair stability testing platforms
Dear All,
I'm struggling to find information on currently available wheelchair
stability / tilt test ramps or platforms and would be grateful for any
information on the method and equipment you are using to assess stability.
Thank you
David
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David Attwell
Joint Head of Service (NHS)
East Kent Communication & Assistive Technology Service
The Old Railway School
Wainwright Place
Newtown
Ashford
Kent TN24 0PF
Tel: 01233 629859
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