Did you know the Minneapolis VA developed an ergonomic wheelchair for disabled Veterans?

Sgt Kelli Mays — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:25:07 -0500

http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/23803/minnionapolis-va-develops-ergonomic-wheelchair/
This wheel chair reduces wear and tear on the patients' shoulders and has greater maneuverability.

Minneapolis VA develops ergonomic wheelchair - VAntage Point

A team of clinicians and engineers at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System has developed a manual ergonomically-friendly wheelchair designed to reduce wear and tear on patients’ shoulders. A reported 1.5 million Americans use manual wheelchairs and according to one study, as many as two-thirds of persons with spinal cord injury who use current manual wheelchair designs experience shoulder pain. That’s because manual wheelchair users rely on...

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 12:27 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:27:20 -0500

I saw the one on tracks and thought was pretty awesome

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 12:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:29:19 -0500

they need to spread the love...

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Nov 6 at 2015 12:34 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:34:31 -0500

Very cool. I know a SCI vet who could use a chair like this...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 1:02 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:02:27 -0500

No, I did not know that Sgt Kelli Mays. That's an awesome idea. Hope it works out. Installing gears! Why didn't I think of that?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 6 at 2015 1:27 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:27:05 -0500

No I did not know that Minneapolis VA developed an ergonomic wheelchair for disabled Veterans Sgt Kelli Mays. I hope it really does reduce wear and tear on the patients' shoulders and provides them with greater maneuverability.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Nov 6 at 2015 5:00 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:00:24 -0500

Great development.

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Nov 6 at 2015 6:36 PM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:36:53 -0500

Ah, so this explains why they are having access issues for the veterans in that catchment area. I know several veterans who would like treatment when they are done developing.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Nov 6 at 2015 7:28 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:28:14 -0500

No I did not - thanks for the post.