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jerseyboy Member Posts: 171 Post Likes Received: 88 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C4-7 Date Injured: December 30, 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? Oct 11, 2013 16:28:51 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jerseyboy on Oct 11, 2013 16:28:51 GMT -8 I recently got an AFO brace for my left leg & i use a crutch for longer distance

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? Oct 12, 2013 7:26:11 GMT -8

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Aug 21, 2013 17:53:39 GMT -8 DJ said:

Millard, I'm sorry to hear that! Unfortunately it'll probably be something most of us have to face one day but hopefully not. Also, what is it about the Sure-Grips that's better than the MPD controls? I'll be looking into getting hand controls in the future so it'd be nice getting more info

DJ, I apologize for not paying attention to questions but I guess this one got by me. I am using MPD hand controls and the problem is with my knees. I am 6'3" and when I have to accelerate quickly, such as passing, my knee causes an fairly minor obstruction. The Sure-Grips rock forward and back and not down (acceleration). This is not a hazard but is more of a minor inconvenience.

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? Oct 12, 2013 7:42:25 GMT -8

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Not a problem Millard, it's easy to miss posts sometimes I see what you mean, having long legs will definitely be an issue when driving if the accelerator is a push down. I'm also 6'3" so it'll be something I'll look out for/remember. Thanks for clarifying!

jerseyboy Member Posts: 171 Post Likes Received: 88 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C4-7 Date Injured: December 30, 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? Oct 12, 2013 11:22:09 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jerseyboy on Oct 12, 2013 11:22:09 GMT -8 Oct 12, 2013 3:52:54 GMT -8 DJ said: Good stuff jerseyboy! How far can you walk now with crutches? Maybe a quarter mile in a straight shot. But then i need to sit for a while.
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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? Oct 12, 2013 11:28:34 GMT -8

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Oct 12, 2013 11:22:09 GMT -8 jerseyboy said:

Oct 12, 2013 3:52:54 GMT -8 DJ said:

Good stuff jerseyboy! How far can you walk now with crutches?

Maybe a quarter mile in a straight shot. But then i need to sit for a while.

That's far! Good stuff man

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? May 19, 2014 16:08:28 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Post by royston on May 19, 2014 16:08:28 GMT -8

Thanks to support from Access to work and the arm twisting they enforced upon the company I work for I have a titanium manual chair, custom built by DaVinci mobility who are based in Liverpool. It's around about 12kg with the wheels on, I can't recall It's a lovely chair to manoeuvre and as it's a fixed frame not much movement so reduces fatigue.

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? May 22, 2014 12:21:54 GMT -8

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Post by peacewillcome on May 22, 2014 12:21:54 GMT -8

I have a manual chair, side stix and a power chair.
I cant use the side stix much right now but hoping get back to it
I can only operate the manual chair with one arm and one leg so the only way i am independent outside my home is in my power chair
Which i really love for comfort and ability to go off road.

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? May 22, 2014 23:41:26 GMT -8

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May 22, 2014 12:32:16 GMT -8 DJ said:

peacewillcome, I've never heard of side stix. What is it?

SideStix are top-of-the-line carbon fiber forearm canes, with many accessories for extending usage. See sidestix.com for more info.

I use Lorenz, my service dog, with a Ruffwear Webmaster harness to get around inside my house. To walk, stand, or transfer I need to be wearing my AFOs, Trulife Matrix Max. Outside I use forearm canes, Millennial Medical In-Motion, for short distances and a manual wheelchair, TiLite ZRA, for longer jaunts.

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? May 24, 2014 22:29:31 GMT -8

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May 24, 2014 5:20:13 GMT -8 DJ said:

That's really cool, thanks for the info wavewolf! I hope I can use a sidestix one day!

You'll need good insurance or a wealthy and generous friend! BTW, you'll probably want a pair of sidestix!

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use? May 25, 2014 5:31:56 GMT -8

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May 24, 2014 22:29:31 GMT -8 wavewolf said:

May 24, 2014 5:20:13 GMT -8 DJ said:

That's really cool, thanks for the info wavewolf! I hope I can use a sidestix one day!

You'll need good insurance or a wealthy and generous friend! BTW, you'll probably want a pair of sidestix!

Haha yeah as much as I'd love to make some kinda recovery I'm not looking forward to the costs associated with it but then again, I'd pay any amount if I had the chance to fully recover!

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What kind of Mobility Aids do You Use?

Post by jerseyboy on Oct 11, 2013 16:28:51 GMT -8

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Post by jerseyboy on Oct 12, 2013 11:22:09 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Oct 12, 2013 11:28:34 GMT -8

Post by royston on May 19, 2014 16:08:28 GMT -8

Post by peacewillcome on May 22, 2014 12:21:54 GMT -8

Post by DJ on May 22, 2014 12:32:16 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on May 24, 2014 5:20:13 GMT -8

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