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Wheeler New Member Posts: 14 Post Likes Received: 25 Date Joined: July 2017 Member is: Offline Send PM	Complex rehab chair Jul 14, 2017 10:20:40 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Wheeler on Jul 14, 2017 10:20:40 GMT -8 I am about to start the process of getting a new chair. This will me my second chair and was seeking tips about the process.
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kilg0retr0ut Advanced Member Posts: 2,507 Post Likes Received: 1,862 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: L4/5 Cauda Equina Date Injured: 7-15-10 Member is: Offline Send PM	Complex rehab chair Jul 14, 2017 15:32:21 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kilg0retr0ut on Jul 14, 2017 15:32:21 GMT -8 Wheeler
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tj Advanced Member Posts: 388 Post Likes Received: 500 Date Joined: October 2016 Injury: Chronic Arachnoiditis L2 through S3 Date Injured: 1976 Member is: Offline Send PM	Complex rehab chair Jul 17, 2017 4:33:20 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tj on Jul 17, 2017 4:33:20 GMT -8 Welcome wheelbill, I know that I have seen a video on here that explains a little bit about how to get a proper fit for a new wheelchair. I hope that it helps you. And again , Welcome to the forum.
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Complex rehab chair Jul 17, 2017 7:28:44 GMT -8

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hi and welcome wheelbill, please provide your injury info, injury level and such, we can help better if we know more about you. the reason I ask is because of new technology, for instance they have standing wheelchairs now and is that something you would be interested in, or more needed for you that a sitting chair.
www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=standing+wheelchair&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=1676664336&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7bt5e7ulgd_e

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Complex rehab chair Jul 17, 2017 14:02:33 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Post by Wheeler on Jul 17, 2017 14:02:33 GMT -8

Thanks for the welcome. I amc5-6 complete. 6 years post injury. I have been using permobil c300. What is your experience with a standing chair. I have not had real good success with a standing frame so I am a little hesitant.

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sam Advanced Member Posts: 558 Post Likes Received: 512 Date Joined: August 2016 Injury: incomplete C3, C4, C5 multiple fractures Date Injured: 06/24/2015 Member is: Offline Send PM	Complex rehab chair Jul 17, 2017 15:58:26 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sam on Jul 17, 2017 15:58:26 GMT -8 I would like one but not due for a new chair for 3 years, I currently have a Permobil M300, its only 2 yrs old.
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Complex rehab chair Jul 18, 2017 3:03:56 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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I have liked my permobil if you can say you like a chair. Lol. This is my first chair so I did not know what it would've likeling term. With the information that I have now I am looking at a quantum edge. Do you know anything about chairs with a standing feature?

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Complex rehab chair Jul 18, 2017 9:33:45 GMT -8

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never tried them and only discovered them recently and they look way more healthy than sitting chairs because of the use of your legs more. also I hear they are better for pressure sores but this chair would probably only be effective for those of us that have a satisfactory use and feeling in their legs.

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Wheeler New Member Posts: 14 Post Likes Received: 25 Date Joined: July 2017 Member is: Offline Send PM	Complex rehab chair Jul 18, 2017 14:57:03 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Wheeler on Jul 18, 2017 14:57:03 GMT -8 I am more worried about passing out. Every time I get in a standing frame my blood pressure goes down. I am thinking sitting or reclining may be the bestway forward.
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Complex rehab chair Jul 19, 2017 3:28:27 GMT -8

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Jul 17, 2017 14:02:33 GMT -8 Wheeler said:

Thanks for the welcome. I amc5-6 complete. 6 years post injury. I have been using permobil c300. What is your experience with a standing chair. I have not had real good success with a standing frame so I am a little hesitant.

I currently have a Permobil M300 but I have tried the Permobil standing chair in the past and I didn't like it. Getting to the standing position felt very strange and once I was up, it was kinda a scary unsupported feeling. I like my standing frame a lot more. However, everyone is different so if there's a vendor out there that does trials of the standing chair, I'd highly suggest you try it!

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Wheeler New Member Posts: 14 Post Likes Received: 25 Date Joined: July 2017 Member is: Offline Send PM	Complex rehab chair Jul 19, 2017 4:35:10 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Wheeler on Jul 19, 2017 4:35:10 GMT -8 I know what you mean. Standing even in the frame feels unnatural and unsupported. I know it is better long term but I feel a lot more secure sitting in a chair fulltime.
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