Hi, he is a c5/6 quadriplegic for 21 yrs...yes he has spasms. I'm not concerned with avoiding anything. The chair and joy stick are 10 years old. It's a good question if your chair is still under warranty, though.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 21, 2014, at 6:34 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > Thanks. I was waiting for someone who had one. Does your husband have any > major spasms? > Did you ask the manufacturer of the chair if it voided any warranty on the > chair or joystick? > Thanks Again > > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:30:11 P.M. Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > My husband has the ergo joystick and if anything there is less pressure > applied to the metal stem. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:36 PM, [email protected] wrote: >> >> Very Impressive. >> >> Do manufactures void warranties on joystick when it is used? I could see >> where such a device could place undue stress on the metal rod, hence, undue >> pressure on the electric contacts within the joystick case. I've witnessed >> a few example of seniors being exposed to mobility chairs late in life, >> thinking the joystick is the gas pedal of their chairs and they harder they >> push.... the faster in one direction they will travel. Also in cases where >> a person using a complex rehab chair with spasms could push the steering rod >> too hard. >> Is it FDA approved too? >> Thanks for your reply. >> Best Wishes >> >> In a message dated 1/21/2014 12:45:25 P.M. Central Standard Time, >> [email protected] writes: >> Hey guys, >> My wheelchair joystick handle is now for sale direct to customers via PayPal >> invoices. If your clients are interested, have them contact me. I'm >> working on getting them available on power wheelchair order forms and >> through the larger DME suppliers. >> Thanks, >> -Joe >> http://www.ergojoystick.com/ >> https://www.facebook.com/ergojoystickhandle
