Quadriplegic Tip Number 3 Controlled descent of steep slopes.
#1
Posted 13 September 2004 - 12:18 PM
As Quads have limited hand function, it is not always easy for them to get sufficient grip on their wheel rims or tires to stop their chair quickly and safely in an emergency. Likewise, controlled descent of steep slopes is always tricky.
The following trick/tip, helps someone with limited hand function safely descend a steep slope, or stop their chair quickly in an emergency.
1. Before descending the slope, hook one arm around the pushing handle on the back of your chair to stop you from being pushed forwards out of your wheelchair.
2. Use your other hand to push your brake, the harder you push, the more your wheelchair will turn towards the side you are applying the brake.
3. To compensate the turning effect above, with your other arm still hooked around your push handle, lower your hand onto your tyre/wheel rims, and apply pressure. This will correct your travel direction.
4. Applying equal pressure on your tyre and brake simutaneously will cause you to come to a standstill.
With practice, you can use this method to steer your wheelchair at speed in a controlled manner down hills and ramps.
Make sure you wear gloves when braking with your hand on the wheel rims or tyres, as friction burns can occure.
See the photograph for guidance, if there are any questions, feel free to ask away!
Regards
Simon.
#2 *christine*
Posted 20 September 2004 - 01:59 PM
#3
Posted 20 September 2004 - 05:16 PM
Well I get mine made for me, but the originals were made by the Occupational Therapy department at my spinal unit in Sheffield.
If you know someone with a sewing machine, I'll get the sewing pattern and post the sewing directions here for you. It'll take a couple of days for me to sort it out though.
Even if you don't use the pattern, someone else may.
Regards
Simon
#4
Posted 23 September 2004 - 02:33 PM
http://www.apparelyz...gic_gloves.html
Regards
Simon.
#5
Posted 17 October 2004 - 09:02 AM
#6
Posted 18 June 2006 - 07:39 PM
Get an electric wheelchair
#7
Posted 23 June 2006 - 01:49 AM
#8
Posted 10 September 2009 - 10:20 AM
Simon
#9
Posted 06 October 2009 - 03:26 PM
Thanks Simon,
Doug
#10
Posted 27 October 2009 - 08:16 PM
How long did it take to master? Or was it more trial and error?
Gonna try..

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