I have seen the i-Bot and had a go in one. It is a very impressive device in
many ways. However, for functions such as stair climbing, it requires good
dynamic interaction of the occupant's CoG with the chair. I am almost
certain that it would not be suitable for an ataxic individual.
regards
Jeremy
> I don't have experience with stair climbing wheelchairs but here's a
> link in case you or anyone else haven't seen the ibot.
>
> http://www.independencenow-europe.com/uk/ibot/motion.html
>
> Marcus.
>
>
> Marcus Friday
> Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department
> Barnsley District General Hospital
> Gawber Road
> Barnsley
> S75 2EP
>
> T: 01226 730000 x2159
> F: 01226 208159
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jacqui Donaldson
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 09 March 2004 14:10
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: stair climbing wheelchairs
>
>
> Does anyone have any experience with stair climbing wheelchairs?
> Social services are looking at the Alber C-MAX disability aid -
> step/stair climbing wheelchair as a solution to an external concrete
> flight of stairs for a client with Frederichs Ataxia.
>
> I have no experience of these products in use although I have been
> informed they are used safely in some public buildings. My concerns
> are around client ability to control (in view of diagnosis and
> prognosis), general safety, maintenance, repairs, and practical use in
> other areas.
>
> I would be grateful for any feed back anyone has - i am attending a
> demo on Monday 15th and would like to be fore warned of any potential
> difficulties.
>
> Look forward to your replies
>
> Jacqui Donaldson
>
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>
> Jacqui Donaldson, Occupational Therapist
> Eastern Cheshire PCT, Wheelchair Assessment Centre,
> Gawsworth Building, Blue Zone,
> District General Hospital
> Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 3BL
> Tel: 01625 661064
>
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