would this work as a support for someone in a wheelchair? He has full arm strength and can press down on his feel just can't extend them to stand.
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My wife has right leg in cast and uses wheel chair to get to toilet. Between the locking device on wheel chair and handles on toilet extender, it makes life a lot easier
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Unfortunately, I cannot use on my elongated toilet. This item is not elongated although I ordered one, now have to return it. Company has not responded to my email and phone call. Seemed strong enough to support your needs.
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I would keep in mind that this rises the toilet seat about 4-5 inches from the regular seat. If he cannot stand this may be rather difficult to stand to seat oneself onto the raised toilet seat. My mother uses this to help her get up off of the toilet and not have to stoop as low as the regular seat. Just my opinion.
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It's not easy to go over threshholds because the wheels are relatively small. Have to wrestle with it. A regular wheelchair works better there, with a notch on the back that the steering party can put their foot on to raise the front wheel slightly as needed. & the large wheels make it easier to push too. Can't speak to carpet, but almost tumbled my Mom out trying to do down a cobble stoned ramp at an art show in the streets. This chair is handy sometimes, but a real wheelchair probably works best for long-term situations. Mom used it to push her laundry to the laundry room yesterday...
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We use one on an arm of a power wheelchair. Because of the adjustable straps it works. If there is one consideration, it would be the ease of access to getting things inside the bag. My husband is an incomplete quadriplegic and it takes a lot of effort for him to turn sufficiently in the chair to reach the bag on the outside of the arm. Sometimes when he is "off on his own" so to speak, I flip the bag to the inside of the arm so that it more or less rests on his side so he can easily access it. This is the best we have found, but I would suggest that someone be alongside the wheelchair for best use and maximum security. For the individual who likes to take off on his own in a crowd of people, I would be concerned about someone lifting the contents from the larger section if valuables were being carried. We have found that using a waist belt and bag is best for important personal items --- money, wallet, etc. But, all in all, we do not leave home without the bag on the wheelchair. This is the best
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This chair pad would be perfect for that. It is comfortable and provides good cushion and support. The opening is such that it doesn't apply pressure to the tailbone. I had bought this for my mom's wheelchair for that same reason. Hope this helps.
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I don't think so. It is smaller (shorter) than a standard chair. I have to use cushions for myself and I am 5 feet 2. Although a woman at church has one and she is six foot, and she helps whom ever is pushing her by using her feet. The wheelchair legs are very short. I hope I helped. It is a great chair.
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That is what I would do. It is tight to prevent the support arm from moving, and thus falling over. I had no reason to adjust it, as it works well on top of my piano.
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I don't see why not, but don't really know. I do know that one should not bear the cost for a whole new chair. Right now it is something that I have to check out for my regular wheelchair as the tread is all worn and it slips on smooth surfaces. On a transport chair I would think this could be critical as the person being transported has no control of the chair and the brakes don't seem to be as strong.
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It's gonna take two people. Even If one is in a wheelchair the other could prob manage the rest. One person needs to manage holding an end of it so it doesn't get away from you. It's designed on tension which can turn ugly when you get whacked by any one of the pop up's out there.
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Tammi, no I don't believe the grabber could help much in that department. It's horrible trying to find things to help when your mobility is impaired. Sorry!
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I don't believe the footrest is designed to hold any weight other than your feet..I love my footrest, but I wouldn't even try to stand on it. Maybe someone you know could make a 3 piece wooden set that would make a sturdier lift for your speaking engagements.
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I used it for my 83 year old handicapped husband. Yes. On occasion it would move when he got up on it, so I had to make sure I either held it, or it was braced against something.
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I don't have a wheelchair to compare it too. Although, I believe that it would if the wheelchair isn't really wide.......I love this computer desk for my laptop.
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Can I use it to apply lotion to my feet as I am in a wheelchair and bending for me is limited. Thanks in advance for any replies.� I'm sorry I posted this as an answer. �
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Chris D. I am sorry I do not know about a wheelchair. However, in a car or chair at home or work, it is great. I think I would give it a try in a wheelchair. The best to you.
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I'm not quite your size, but I think it should work fine. On the wide part of the unit there is a 'hand pad' where you can press down with your free hand to exert more force.
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This is an excellent product that I'm really happy to have. It might support a heavier person. I'm a little over 200, I'll bet it will work. You might want to call the company or just try it.
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The person we bought this for has it hanging from their walker so they don't rush to get to the phone. I guess it would be good with a wheelchair too. Basically any situation where you don't want someone rushing and potentially getting hurt.