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  • Flaws found in mobility devices for people with lower-limb paralysis

    Posted by MS News Today Moderator on June 12, 2018 at 7:13 am

    More investment and new technological developments are needed to assist people who have limited mobility because of lower-limb paralysis. That was the major conclusion of an international study undertaken by ComRes on behalf of the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

    Around the world, millions of people have lower-limb paralysis. In the majority of cases it is due to spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.

    Read about this online survey that revealed there is still a lot to be done to improve the quality of life of people with lower-limb paralysis who use mobility devices here: Mobility Devices for People Who Have Lower-Limb Paralysis are Flawed, Online Survey Reveals

    Do you use a mobility device as a result of lower limb paralysis? Does this article cover all of the limitations and flaws in current devices? What would you like to see most in new innovations?

    Debi Wilson replied 6 years, 8 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Mary

    Member
    October 29, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    I have a folding power wheelchair.  I am 5’3″.  I have one with 121 inch rear wheels, to make more stable when going over rougher pavement etc.  It has a flip-down footrest.  The footrest comes up so high that I need help getting it down once I am seated.  Swing-away footrests (like on manual wheelchairs) should be optionally available, especially considering how expensive these chairs are.

     

  • Debi Wilson

    Member
    October 29, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Yes, I agree. They should be made as accessible as possible!

  • Debi Wilson

    Member
    November 6, 2018 at 12:34 pm

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