[peterss]

Hi
My partner is a C5 tetraplegic and we have two unused handcycles in the garage! In an effort to get a bit fitter he has mentioned an upper body hand cycle which I think is called an ergometer. Does anyone have any experience of these (especially for a tetraplegic). I'm not that keen on spending a fortune on more equipment that may go unused (!) but I think something he would be more inclined to use something like this inside.

Any thoughts or advice are much appreciated.
Thanks
Sue

[greybeard]

You haven't completed your profile so I don't know where you are.

If in the UK, is THIS the sort of thing you're looking for ? Can be used with hands or feet.

[airart1]

u say u have them in the garage, get it out and try it, i go a mile a day on my saratoga everyday, helps alot, plus burns off some energy........same as what your talking about i assume, a table top handcycle.......

[russ1]

I just put my handbike on one of these turbo trainers and use it inside. Mine is an older model of that one and my xlt pro fits fine.

[peterss]

Thanks everyone - I like the idea of a turbo trainer. I think the reason my partner doesn't use the hand cycle is that he doesn't have a very good grip and only a flicker of a tricep so it's difficult and, let's face it, there aren't many of use who like difficult things! Still, it would be good to explore these options.
Thanks
Sue

[peterss]

greybeard, on Jan 15 2010, 11:50 PM, said:

You haven't completed your profile so I don't know where you are.

If in the UK, is THIS the sort of thing you're looking for ? Can be used with hands or feet.

Greybeard - this is excellent and much cheaper than what I've been finding on the internet. Thanks loads
Sue
P.S I;m in the Uk - I think I have added that to my profile now!

[robbo100bike]

If you decide to sell the handcycles let me know!! I often know of people looking for bikes and secondhand ones are like rocking horse wotsits! It can mean you can get decent price too.

[themissingsock]

peterss, on Jan 17 2010, 01:34 PM, said:

greybeard, on Jan 15 2010, 11:50 PM, said:

You haven't completed your profile so I don't know where you are.

If in the UK, is THIS the sort of thing you're looking for ? Can be used with hands or feet.

Greybeard - this is excellent and much cheaper than what I've been finding on the internet. Thanks loads
Sue
P.S I;m in the Uk - I think I have added that to my profile now!

Thanks so much for this information, I too have been looking for something similar and everything I found was quite expensive. I was obviously using the wrong search terms... Thanks very much!

[Canoi]

Hello Sue,

You mentioned that one reason the handcycles are not used often is because of his poor grip so maybe these special gloves could solve that issue.

http://www.activehan...uk/products.htm

Here are some descriptions of the gloves that they offer on their website -

General Purpose Gripping Aid (AH1)
"Our most versatile gripping aid, the AH1 can be used for a wide range of activities, including DIY, gardening and sports. It is a real asset for lifting weights, holding a snooker cue and, in the case of children, holding onto handlebars of a tricycle".

Looped Exercise Aids (AH3)
"Ideal for the gym, our Looped Exercise Aids feature strong loops which can be slipped over the handles of some exercise machines, and adjustable padded wrist straps. When not under tension the aids easily slide on and off the machine, allowing complete individual independence and ability to ‘let go’ during rest periods".

I'm sure that i've seen someone talk about these particular gloves on this forum before but i cannot remember exactly where i saw that thread, ....... i hope this helps anyway.

Take care.

[peterss]

Canoi, on 03 February 2010 - 02:22 AM, said:

Hello Sue,

You mentioned that one reason the handcycles are not used often is because of his poor grip so maybe these special gloves could solve that issue.

http://www.activehan...uk/products.htm

Here are some descriptions of the gloves that they offer on their website -

General Purpose Gripping Aid (AH1)
"Our most versatile gripping aid, the AH1 can be used for a wide range of activities, including DIY, gardening and sports. It is a real asset for lifting weights, holding a snooker cue and, in the case of children, holding onto handlebars of a tricycle".

Looped Exercise Aids (AH3)
"Ideal for the gym, our Looped Exercise Aids feature strong loops which can be slipped over the handles of some exercise machines, and adjustable padded wrist straps. When not under tension the aids easily slide on and off the machine, allowing complete individual independence and ability to ‘let go’ during rest periods".

I'm sure that i've seen someone talk about these particular gloves on this forum before but i cannot remember exactly where i saw that thread, ....... i hope this helps anyway.

Take care.

Thank you - I hadn't got very far with this and have just started looking again - I'll give my other half a nudge and show him these things. Thanks
Sue