Nintendo Wii For A Tetraplegic / Quadriplegic To Use
#1
Posted 29 November 2007 - 05:31 PM
We have no games like this in our house and I don't know of any body with one. I really like the idea of playing tennis against my kids.
I'm a typical C6, curled knarled fingers, no finger movement but can push my thumb against a button - as I do for typing.
Thanks for any input.
I xx
#2
Posted 29 November 2007 - 05:59 PM
Izziwhizzi, on Nov 29 2007, 11:31 AM, said:
We have no games like this in our house and I don't know of any body with one. I really like the idea of playing tennis against my kids.
I'm a typical C6, curled knarled fingers, no finger movement but can push my thumb against a button - as I do for typing.
Thanks for any input.
I xx
I don't know about Wii but my hubby can play xbox, but I will have to tell you the 7 year old sometimes kicks is butt on it.
#6
#7
Posted 07 December 2007 - 05:35 AM
Izziwhizzi, on Nov 29 2007, 05:31 PM, said:
We have no games like this in our house and I don't know of any body with one. I really like the idea of playing tennis against my kids.
I'm a typical C6, curled knarled fingers, no finger movement but can push my thumb against a button - as I do for typing.
Thanks for any input.
I xx
#8
Posted 07 December 2007 - 08:22 AM
aaaa, on Dec 7 2007, 05:35 AM, said:
Izziwhizzi, on Nov 29 2007, 05:31 PM, said:
We have no games like this in our house and I don't know of any body with one. I really like the idea of playing tennis against my kids.
I'm a typical C6, curled knarled fingers, no finger movement but can push my thumb against a button - as I do for typing.
Thanks for any input.
I xx
#9
Posted 07 December 2007 - 01:40 PM
luke
#10
Posted 11 January 2008 - 02:42 PM
I can play the tennis option really well (although my 8 year old does beat me). You don't need a whole lot of movement for it, no buttons, but you do need to be able to hold it 2 handed (i.e. balance quite well) if you have no wrist action.
Wrist action, or double hand is required to change from forehand to backhand.
Not tried the other games in depth, my kids won't let me yet.
Will keep you updated.
I xx
#12
Posted 28 January 2008 - 09:06 PM
girlracer, on Jan 12 2008, 07:29 PM, said:
I have no finger movement and was wondering if it was needed for all of the Wii's games...
I might have to get one now!
Thanks for the info!
i have a ps3 and made little attachments to the front out of balsawood and tape so i can tap down on them instead of having to use my fingers to press. i'm a c5-c6. it works great. get the game rockband. it's great exercise! i put the drumsticks through fingerless gloves and rock out. i set the footpedal in my lap but skip those note during rough parts. i'll take a picture of the controller if your interested in seeing.
#14
Posted 20 August 2008 - 12:53 AM
Izziwhizzi, on Dec 3 2007, 12:41 PM, said:
I'll just have to give it a go and let you know.
I xx
Hi,
Im a C5/6 incomplete tetra myself. Someone I know showed me this site and your post a sthey knew about the Active Hands gripping aids which I designed and which I use whenever I play on the Wii. They help me grip the remote and can be used for all the games such as tennis, boxing, etc where use of a button is not needed and also when buttons are needed but the other hand needs to be used to press them once he remote is gripped by the aids. I designed them years ago as I was not satisfied with any other method for gripping items. They can be used in various circumstances where grip is a problem - for example, holding weights, pool cues, tennis Raquets, hand bike, kayak paddle, skiing, DIY, etc, etc. I have used them for loads of stuff and they became so popular we had to produce more so we now produce and sell them them as a family business in England. Most of the GB rugby team train on weights with them plus many of the Paralympic rowers an dpeople are finding more and more ways to use them all the time. I hope they can help you hold your Wii remote and maybe some more things too. Have a look at our website and you can buy online if you like what you see. Hope this help, all the best,
Rob.
#15
Posted 09 September 2008 - 09:08 PM
Rob Smith, on Aug 20 2008, 01:53 AM, said:
Izziwhizzi, on Dec 3 2007, 12:41 PM, said:
I'll just have to give it a go and let you know.
I xx
Hi,
Im a C5/6 incomplete tetra myself. Someone I know showed me this site and your post a sthey knew about the Active Hands gripping aids which I designed and which I use whenever I play on the Wii. They help me grip the remote and can be used for all the games such as tennis, boxing, etc where use of a button is not needed and also when buttons are needed but the other hand needs to be used to press them once he remote is gripped by the aids. I designed them years ago as I was not satisfied with any other method for gripping items. They can be used in various circumstances where grip is a problem - for example, holding weights, pool cues, tennis Raquets, hand bike, kayak paddle, skiing, DIY, etc, etc. I have used them for loads of stuff and they became so popular we had to produce more so we now produce and sell them them as a family business in England. Most of the GB rugby team train on weights with them plus many of the Paralympic rowers an dpeople are finding more and more ways to use them all the time. I hope they can help you hold your Wii remote and maybe some more things too. Have a look at our website and you can buy online if you like what you see. Hope this help, all the best,
Rob.
Fab Rob
Can you put an image up of it gripping a Wii remote
#16
Posted 14 September 2008 - 04:03 AM
I just received notice of this discussion so I apologize for not responding sooner.
Broadened Horizons offers a complete line of Ability Switch Adapted Nintendo Wiimotes, Nunchucks, and Classic Controllers. There is a long list of games documented on the following webpage and how they can be played in what ways such as strapping the Wiimote to one's forearm which works great for tetraplegics, playing it using headcontrol only with the optional Wiimote Hat for higher level quadriplegic's, etc.
http://www.broadened...com/wiimote.htm
I have attached a PDF for your reference.
Accessible_Switch_Adapted_Wiimote.pdf 74.79K
261 downloads(Picture of head control example under Options on website)

Edited by www.GimpGear.us, 14 September 2008 - 04:06 AM.
Quadriplegic Engineer & Inventor, MBA
President, GimpGear by Broadened Horizons
Innovative Solutions for Disabled Wheelchair Users with Upper Extremity Limitations.
1-612-851-1040
#18
Posted 20 January 2009 - 01:34 AM
curbyi, on Sep 9 2008, 09:08 PM, said:
Rob Smith, on Aug 20 2008, 01:53 AM, said:
Izziwhizzi, on Dec 3 2007, 12:41 PM, said:
I'll just have to give it a go and let you know.
I xx
Hi,
Im a C5/6 incomplete tetra myself. Someone I know showed me this site and your post a sthey knew about the Active Hands gripping aids which I designed and which I use whenever I play on the Wii. They help me grip the remote and can be used for all the games such as tennis, boxing, etc where use of a button is not needed and also when buttons are needed but the other hand needs to be used to press them once he remote is gripped by the aids. I designed them years ago as I was not satisfied with any other method for gripping items. They can be used in various circumstances where grip is a problem - for example, holding weights, pool cues, tennis Raquets, hand bike, kayak paddle, skiing, DIY, etc, etc. I have used them for loads of stuff and they became so popular we had to produce more so we now produce and sell them them as a family business in England. Most of the GB rugby team train on weights with them plus many of the Paralympic rowers an dpeople are finding more and more ways to use them all the time. I hope they can help you hold your Wii remote and maybe some more things too. Have a look at our website and you can buy online if you like what you see. Hope this help, all the best,
Rob.
Fab Rob
Can you put an image up of it gripping a Wii remote
2 up in the gallery now, sorry it took so long
Rob.
#19
Posted 25 March 2009 - 02:19 AM
Edited by jyrogirl24, 25 March 2009 - 02:21 AM.
#21
Posted 25 May 2009 - 07:53 PM
jaison13, on Jan 28 2008, 04:06 PM, said:
girlracer, on Jan 12 2008, 07:29 PM, said:
I have no finger movement and was wondering if it was needed for all of the Wii's games...
I might have to get one now!
Thanks for the info!
i have a ps3 and made little attachments to the front out of balsawood and tape so i can tap down on them instead of having to use my fingers to press. i'm a c5-c6. it works great. get the game rockband. it's great exercise! i put the drumsticks through fingerless gloves and rock out. i set the footpedal in my lap but skip those note during rough parts. i'll take a picture of the controller if your interested in seeing.
!!
#22
Posted 29 May 2009 - 05:42 PM
keidra, on May 25 2009, 12:53 PM, said:
jaison13, on Jan 28 2008, 04:06 PM, said:
girlracer, on Jan 12 2008, 07:29 PM, said:
I have no finger movement and was wondering if it was needed for all of the Wii's games...
I might have to get one now!
Thanks for the info!
i have a ps3 and made little attachments to the front out of balsawood and tape so i can tap down on them instead of having to use my fingers to press. i'm a c5-c6. it works great. get the game rockband. it's great exercise! i put the drumsticks through fingerless gloves and rock out. i set the footpedal in my lap but skip those note during rough parts. i'll take a picture of the controller if your interested in seeing.
!!
unfortunately many of the games for ps3 or xbox 360 use multiple button combos to play, my brother built me a controller to try it out but it in the end could only play a few games. wii or pc games will be his best bet & cost friendly
#24
Posted 30 May 2009 - 06:11 AM
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