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About the solution
“We wanted Alejandro to have a power wheelchair. We wanted him to be able to move through the world by his own volition and it’s clear that the ability to independently explore his environment is important for his cognitive development on multiple levels. We tried going through the typical process of obtaining a power wheelchair but met numerous obstacles. (...) While looking for motors and wheels on Ebay I stumbled across a used adult chair for relatively cheap. I decided that starting with this was a significant head start on the project and was well worth the money. I purchased the wheelchair with the intention of using the motorized base and controller and then add new seating and a customized access method. I also purchased a wheelchair programmer, a device that allows you to configure and modify the wheelchair’s internal drive and control parameters”, his father explained.
Adapted from: http://www.hackingsma.com/?p=257
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Patient develops sand rider wheelchair
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
CAREGIVING
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
To implement a diagnostic tool
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Aging
Mobility issues
Solutions for Disabled people
United States
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Slacks with zippers on both sides for patients who have to stand up in public
CAREGIVING
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Strategy/Tip
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Sleep disturbances
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Restoring mobility
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Medical Genetics
Medical Oncology
Neurology
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
United States
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Drive-Master - adaptive mobility equipment
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
CAREGIVING
Polio
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
United States
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