Has anyone tried this in a wheelchair? How did it work?
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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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Yes, it folds up like standard wheelchairs to transport in Vehicles or store at Home. It is great if you have to be at a Dr.'s appt for several hours, because of the reclining feature.
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I use this wheelchair in my house all the time and can move independently. Hope this helps.
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Don't know much about wheelchair models but if it's a chair you should be able to sit and pedal with the chair locked In place. It can also be used on a tabletop to strengthen arms and upper body.
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If the wheelchair's wheels have bicycle style spokes and hub, it should work. These would be a perfect night time safety feature, I would recommend giving them a shot, especially since they're so affordable. Cheers!
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The realistic answer to this question is, it depends on you, to some extent. I found it easier to fold and set up than any wheelchair. It's about half the weight of the lightweight chairs. It's best used for someone who is moderately able to ambulate on his/her own, whereas someone using a wheelchair only needs to be able to sit upright. The long answer asks that you assess where you are at this point in your life. *How easily can you raise/lift/handle a 20+ weight that is awkwardly shaped? *Are you a 60 yr old helping someone who is 85? *Are you 75 and planning to handle this piece of equipment yourself? *Will you be putting this into a car/truck/van for use outside the home? In that case, check the height that you will need to lift the rollator, the space available against the dimension of this item, etc.
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We have not used the wheelchair in the house due to space constraints. The dog cannot lay down in the chair, I have only used it for walking. It is difficult for my dog to get into the apparatus, she is shying from it now due to the need to lift her belly into the chair. Once she is in she likes the freedom it gives her to walk. Have you thought of a back end hand held lift for the dog while in the house? It would necessitate you assisting the dog to move. We finally put down pieces of carpet in our kitchen to help the dog scoot herself along.
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Not in any way that I can figure out. Alternative: use 2 inexpensive folding canes. Stow them in a wheelchair backpack. Or for reaching them while seated, get one or two wheelchair wheel pouches. They do not interfere with your wheeling yourself. And you may find that you like them for other reasons. All available at Amazon.com.
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This is not a huge chair and thus maneuvering is fairly easy. I used it in my home as well as on a vacation for a week and I was fairly successful. The only unfortunate thing I found was that retailers are not always kind or cautious for people in wheelchairs....not leaving enough room to get around and making using their restrooms a nightmare. Good luck.
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I bought one also for a heigt of two feet. It works but is a little steep for a wheelchair. I would recommend a longer one if you have the room for it.
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FINALLY found what I needed to help get me OUT of the wheelchair and house more often! THIS one is so lightweight can lift it with two fingers! Just collapse it and literally toss into car! AMAZING! Spent over TWO YEARS trying to get going out for simple errands, but it was so discouraging to have to depend on others because could not lift the lightest 15lb walker with seat that was available on market! THIS IS THE ONE! NOPE! It does NOT have a seat, but then could never lift it if it did ... soo compromise gets me out of the house - prison finally! YAY! BTW MINE is a STANDER, NOT an ABLE! But they look identical so no idea WHAT THAT is all about??? FINALLY found what I needed to help get me OUT of the wheelchair and house more often! THIS one is so lightweight can lift it with two fingers! Just collapse it and literally toss into car! AMAZING! Spent over TWO YEARS trying to get going out for simple errands, but it was so discouraging to have to depend on others because could not lift the lightest 15lb walker with seat that was available on market! THIS IS THE ONE! NOPE! It does NOT have a seat, but then could never lift it if it did ... soo compromise gets me out of the house - prison finally! YAY! BTW MINE is a STANDER, NOT an ABLE!... » Read More FINALLY found what I needed to help get me OUT of the wheelchair and house more often! THIS one is so lightweight can lift it with two fingers! Just collapse it and literally toss into car! AMAZING! Spent over TWO YEARS trying to get going out for simple errands, but it was so discouraging to have to depend on others because could not lift the lightest 15lb walker with seat that was available on market! THIS IS THE ONE! NOPE! It does NOT have a seat, but then could never lift it if it did ... soo compromise gets me out of the house - prison finally! YAY! BTW MINE is a STANDER, NOT an ABLE! But they look identical so no idea WHAT THAT is all about??? « Show Less
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Nope. It has to be pushed by someone, since the wheels are small unlike a regular wheelchair
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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.
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I have only used the device in the car where the seat is firm. It works quite well for pivoting my father's position to forward facing after I place him on the seat with a portable lift. He is completely incapacitated and cannot help me since suffering a serious stroke. Before using this simple device it was a struggle to reposition him since he outweighs me by 100lbs. I have not used this device in the bed and I'm not sure how it would work on a softer surface.
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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".
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It would probably be a very effective tool for weight loss, If I were able to do the positions in the manual. I am disabled (Multiple Sclerosis), in a wheelchair and therefore not a great person to ask. When I first purchased the product, I called the number in the manual and actually spoke with the person depicted in the manual so I can say that it has been without a doubt the best money I've ever spent to help me aid in my mobility issues.
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I haven't tested it in a wheelchair, but after buying two of them and trying them in several different kinds of chairs, I would think that the sling-type seat in a wheelchair wouldn't support this device securely enough to make it reliable. It needs to remain securely cradled in a chair (works great, for example, in soft chairs with arms--recliners, for example).