Anybody have an idea if this might work for someone who use a wheelchair?
1481570
I don't think so, unless one is using hands to propel the wheel, than maybe wearing it on the wrist may work, but how one would input the "steps" is a puzzle. There has to be a better device for that type of movement.
1481571
Won't work with a wheelchair. It requires motion, this is not a GOS sensing device.
1481572
I doubt that it would, as it's set up to register the jolting from steps. However, if there is similar jolting from pushing the wheelchair, I suppose it might.
1481573
Yes it will if you attach it to the wheel, not to your body. I know a few people who do that.
1235525
It works OK as a wheelchair, just remember the front wheels pivot so when going over thresholds and bumps you need to back them over because the back wheels do not pivot. It is not something my Grandmother can use by herself because she is unable to get it in and out of the car alone with her arthritis but it works well for doctor's appointments.
1782866
Yes - you could actually get by with the 3' ramp and still make the minimum 2:12 rise to length ratio for an occupied wheelchair.
825945
Sure you can, if your legs reach the floor and you use your feet to 'walk' along. As you can imagine not a great wheelchair alternative for anything other than short distances. However it works fine to sit in and have your caregiver push you with the handles. I do this with my lady friend all the time.
1750788
Hello, 1) only apply pressure in a scrubbing motion for specific stubborn spots (dried foods etc) 2) it is not heave, but the handle is not adjustable for height, I think you should be ok using from the wheelchair. 3) it unfortunately does not stand on its own because of the swivel head.
184946
My Dad used this item to move my Mom from car to wheelchair when she was unable to exit the vehicle following knee replacement. She is taller and heavier than the height and weight you've listed for your mother-in-law. If he had not had this transfer seat, he would have likely needed to have our local EMT's called to assist with her transfer. Also, when we had found this and were considering getting it, I had a cousin that saw it, and she exclaimed loudly to us, that "those things WORK and I know because I've used them with elderly patients".
1751977
Hi, my german shepherd Ayla had become paralyzed from waist down. The wheelchair works so that she used her front legs to move and bottom legs were lifted up by strap in back. She loved it and was able to run, unfortunately sometimes she tipped over and that she didn't like. But it helped her independence for a while. She is now deceased. I still have the wheelchair. spiritwindfarm@gmail.com
727755
I have never seen one on a wheelchair but if there is an 1 1/4" tube somewhere on the seat or armrests it would work.
855638
Yes, I also have an extra wide wheelchair. It worked out great we recently took it on a trip to New Orleans and I put my purse in it.
788615
I believe so just put it close enough to the chair. Shouldn't be a problem. I used a wheel chair in rehab and I can picture using it as long as the wheels were locked.
1244916
I haven't tried it but I can't imagine that they would work. The connection spots have to be parallel and I would think the wheel on the wheelchair would be out too far.
1662168
Yes if this person still has some mobility, capable of not pushing back, little resistance. It is really just a transport chair not a heavy duty wheelchair.
946283
NO! It is not good for any type of power wheelchair. The track is very narrow so that only a chair that has thin wheels that are perfectly aligned can be used
262177
My only additional thought is it depends on how mobile the person in the wheelchair wants to be. If he/she is on a flat floor & mostly wanting a place to rest the glass, it should work if the base fits measurements Jan provided. Going over door sills between rooms may be more difficult. I wonder if a napkin circling the glass will increase stability? Another option might be a fine quality (translate "attractive & a little special") flat bottom juice glass.
1605065
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.
2265840
I am not familiar with the configuration of the electric wheelchair, therefor I feel not qualified to answer your question. Both items are rather inexpensive and returnable. I would recommend you just try them.
485066
It mounts on the axle bolt and uses the wheel frame for bracing and support. Don't know exactly what your wheelchair looks like but I doubt that it would work.