Comments | cd_lind: The wheels go round and round

cd_lind

The wheels go round and round

Feb 16, 2008 21:13

While I'm waiting for the results of the second Swedish semifinal of ESC, I decided to post some pics I've promised - wheelchair pics (as usual, these are clickable)!

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yeuxdebleu February 17 2008, 00:50:20 UTC

I've never seen a wheelchair that didn't have a full back support. Therefor, would I be correct to assume that you don't spend a lot of time in it? I would think you'd fall out of it if you hit a bump in the sidewalk.

cd_lind February 17 2008, 01:01:30 UTC

I've never seen a wheelchair that didn't have a full back support.
Really? While I know that mine is extremely low (I have full mobility in my back), it's not that much lower than of most seasoned wheelchair users I know....

Therefor, would I be correct to assume that you don't spend a lot of time in it?
No, you wouldn't. ;-þ I rely on my chairs for over 90% of transportation (not counting cars, of course)!

I would think you'd fall out of it if you hit a bump in the sidewalk.
If I hit a bump in the sidewalk, it's much more likely I would fall forward than backward.... After using chairs for 26 years, I don't fall very often (perhaps once every 5 years or so)

yeuxdebleu February 17 2008, 01:20:19 UTC

Really? While I know that mine is extremely low (I have full mobility in my back), it's not that much lower than of most seasoned wheelchair users I know....

Interesting. I've only seen chairs with a higher back, like this...

http://www.enableireland.ie/photos/posturalmanagement/standard-folding-frame.jpg

I rely on my chairs for over 90% of transportation (not counting cars, of course)!

Oh, OK. I thought you used the chair only when you were having a flare-up that made it painful to walk.

cd_lind February 17 2008, 09:01:42 UTC

I've only seen chairs with a higher back, like this...
I guess that's pretty run-of-the-mill for those with higher spinal cord injuries and/or little experience in active wheeling.

Oh, OK. I thought you used the chair only when you were having a flare-up that made it painful to walk.
I used to walk indoors and shorter distances outdoors, but I wrecked my right knee in December '04 and there's nothing to be done about it. It's really painful when I walk, so I try not to.

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ithilmenel February 17 2008, 10:10:24 UTC

I gotta agree with yeuxdebleu about it not having full back support. Although I guess I've not seen any except yours, well I mean except for the people who have the full back support. I think yours looks really nice. :D

cd_lind February 17 2008, 10:27:07 UTC

OMG icon! :-D

I gotta agree with yeuxdebleu about it not having full back support.
Interesting.

Although I guess I've not seen any except yours, well I mean except for the people who have the full back support.
As in clunker chairs? *shudders* Also, in the US and in TV shows, there seems to be a trend to have a full back, even when you have good trunk control. I really have no idea why that is. Perhaps people find it more comfortable? *shrugs*

I think yours looks really nice. :D
It does, doesn't it?! It's sooo shiny and once it's balanced I'm sure it'll be really comfortable. :-)

ikol22 February 17 2008, 12:15:03 UTC

once it's balanced I'm sure it'll be really comfortable. :-)
but none may help you if you need, especially to get over steps or in the snow

cd_lind February 17 2008, 16:12:29 UTC

I try to ask for help when I need it.... :-)