Marjorie Fergerson wrote:
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Byron is 6"3 and has an Invacare TDX5
also. He drives with his head. I've always wondered if his chair
could be lower, but they've said he needs it that high for his leg
length. I've considered getting a manual chair he'd be comfortable in
to go to restaurants so he'd fit under the table, but the only ones
I've seen that look like he'd feel ok in are around $2000. So we're
still waiting and deciding.
Marji Mom to Byron
Injured 4/27/03 @ age 24
C4/5 complete
Never give up........Hope!
Paul Jacobson wrote:
I am 6 ft tall and with my powerchair and 4"
cushion, I can not get under any table in a restaurant.
Has anyone solved this issue?
Thanks,
Paul c5/6
Hey paul, I am 6'3" and I know how frustrating this is. Do you have a
swing away controller? When my knees approach the table, I remove
my feet from the footrest, thus dropping my knees lower. I have an
invacare TDX5 which has 3 height options which can easily be changed
out for a size that may lower one a bit, but the tradeoff for reaching
into cupboards, etc. makes one think twice. I actually have the
tallest brackets so I can reach really high into standard cupboards.
Good luck,
Brien
There are different length tubes that connect to each foot plate.
Check out the length of the tubes on his chair and the distance from
footrest to floor and determine if a longer tube is available and that
the footplate wont go too low. Also be sure that his thighs are
bearing as much weight as possible while his feet are firmly placed
on the footrests
You got a great chair for him. What an awesome mom to care so well for
Byron. I hope this helps you a great deal. You know where to find my
help if you need it!
Brien
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