I have MS & cant walk, 1 leg is quite weak (&feels like it's weighed down) I'd need help lifting my foot on. Would it work from a wheelchair on carpet
362011
In my opinion; YES, but lock the wheelchair in position and place Aerobic pedaler in front of you at a comfortable distance to pedal from.I modified mine a bit by fastening rubber feet so they could not turn over with drilling a hole in the top of them and using a sheet metal screw through them into the metal pipe, but I believe a good adhesive would work as well. They were a nuisance to keep flat on the floor otherwise.
362012
I'm sure it would. You would just have to put the break on your chair so you don't roll backwards.
362013
You may have difficulty reaching or even keeping your feet on the pedals because the exerciser is low to the ground.
1214056
I just got back from a trip which required my mom to push me over brick sidewalks which were often uneven and cracked. I weigh 160 lbs. She pushed the equivalent of one block on straight path. It was okay but doing an incline was more of a problem. Also, it not a traditional wheelchair but it was better than walking with a regular walker.
1824762
Chris D. I am sorry I do not know about a wheelchair. However, in a car or chair at home or work, it is great. I think I would give it a try in a wheelchair. The best to you.
1388375
Yes and no. The foot rests can be removed so if the person wanted to, I suppose they could propel themselves with one leg? The problem would be steering and locking the brakes. This is a transport chair and not a standard wheelchair. Notice how much smaller the wheels are in the photo. It would be impossible for the user to lock the brakes themselves. It's a top notch choice as long as you have someone to do the pushing. I hope this helps.
825945
Sure you can, if your legs reach the floor and you use your feet to 'walk' along. As you can imagine not a great wheelchair alternative for anything other than short distances. However it works fine to sit in and have your caregiver push you with the handles. I do this with my lady friend all the time.
1587794
It runs automatically for 15 minutes without having to push the pedals, but keeping the feet in the pedals and the legs straight would be a problem I think. For use with a partially paralyzed man, I have to place it up against a wall so it doesn't move all over the floor, use a gait belt around his thighs to keep his legs from splaying, and it takes awhile to get his feet secure in the pedals. They still slip out on occasion. Shoes and barefoot didn't work, so we use slippers. It's not an easy set-up.
1568340
Yes. Just make sure you assemble it properly. Assembly can be annoying. I would suggest a socket wrench set. You'll be inverted in no time if you have a socket wrench. I invert every day with it. Seems very solid. I weigh about 172lbs. I would say that if you weighed over 210lbs, you might feel less sturdy on it, but I think it's rated for a lot higher. You can't beat the price either. Make sure assembly is done correctly and you're golden. I don't use the snap on boots with this and it is not required. Shoes or even barefoot works just find. Hope this helps. Good luck on your search.
18577
I don't think so. It is smaller (shorter) than a standard chair. I have to use cushions for myself and I am 5 feet 2. Although a woman at church has one and she is six foot, and she helps whom ever is pushing her by using her feet. The wheelchair legs are very short. I hope I helped. It is a great chair.
1838475
I have Primary Progressive MS. ASSEMBLY is pretty straightforward and easy BUT I'd recommend you have the assistance of an able bodied person to help with UNPACKING it. Also have quite a bit of room available to unpack it - say 8-10 ft. of unobstructed floor space. The wheels are on the chassis in the box, but the seat, the battery etc. need to be added and if you are disabled, it can be hard. I wouldn't do it alone.
50561
It is wonderful as a seat, but if you have balance problems, I don't think it is secure enough as a cane. I don't think you could put your complete weight on it as a cane because the other legs are very close to the ground as well, and it may be difficult for someone with real balance problems. But it might be worth trying because I couldn't be without this when I grocery shop and my back or feet give out. I feel silly, but it is a Godsend.
1440275
I don't need it to help support me like a regular cane, but I believe it work for that. You might check on the maximum weight they suggest. I'm 180 lbs and it was OK but maybe not a whole lot more. Good Luck
1808374
i would not use it in a wheelchair. move it the wrong why and the device may send you out of your wheelchair.
2004825
Yes! There is a basket that you can take off easily, then fold the unit for lifting. The little chair portion folds up. It's quite light so a normal sized adult can probably lift it with one hand. I put the folded walker in my trunk of the car quite often when taking my mom somewhere.
1320324
I couldn't walk at all. Daughter and I attempted a sofa lift (neither of us are weaklings) followed the directions perfectly but it just wasn't making anything easier. We both about broke our backs and I ended up giving the straps to the professional moving company I hired. Might work better for someone else but not me.
522017
I don't know for sure but I imagine it could. It certainly is strong enough to. I'm not driving a car any more. What I use it for is to carry bags of groceries on my walker. I'm not in a wheelchair yet.
993416
I believe that this chair requires a min. 25" width clearance. So obviously someone could push the wheelchair thru a 26" wide door or use your feet (if possible) to 'walk' thru, however self propelling by using the back wheels would be difficult - not a lot of extra elbow room/most likely scraped fingers.
1943561
Well my chair is on carpet, so I don't have that issue. If you have a carpeted mat or locking mechanisms on the wheels of your chair, you'll be fine