Re: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions
Danny, The Pride 6000Z, is a pretty good chair for the money. The Quantum Series, are built in our country with parts and components, from (communist red) China. Pride maintains 4 huge regional warehouses in North America. I agree the Permobil M300 is getting a lot of attention these days. Its a nicely made power chair. Keep in mind that it too is made off shore in another country. Permobil has a huge warehouse in Tennessse. Regarding your 6000Z issues. Have you tried to contact Mark Smith at Pride who designed your power chair (_msmith@pridemobility.com_ (mailto:msm...@pridemobility.com) ) with the serial number of your chair and your provider? This is most important, even if you are considering a new chair. The 6000Z properly repaired, will offer you an excellent back up chair. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/20/2014 9:16:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, da...@immortaldesigns.co writes: I keep having problems with my Quantum 6000z and was told in may I will be able to submit for a new power chair. I'm very happy about that! I've got some questions for you guys about it... I'm thinking about getting a permobil m300 which is a mid wheel chair. The question I've got is about the head and foot rest systems. My chair right now the feet are together which causes my knee's to open up which I hate. On my current chair I've been using a gate belt around my thighs to bring my knees closer together. I think this was due to my feet having to be together due to the foot plate being one small piece of metal with ankle straps and not being two plates that my feet can be separated. My headrest never really has been comfortable because my head doesn't really rest on it... It touches it if I recline a little though so I've reclined the seat back and chair a little so my neck doesn't wear out and get sore so fast. I need to make decisions on which headrest, foot rests, arm rests and seat I want and was curious which you guys recommend? Also what do you guys think of the permobil m300? Thanks in advance! -Danny
Re: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions
I demo'ed the m300 mid wheel drive last spring, it's much better then my 13 year old quickie p300. As for the head rest I can get by with a basic one that we adjust once and leave it, I only need it when I tilt back. I didn't have any issues with my knees spreading like they do with my quickie. I wonder if the footrest was set low enough for you. The only issue I have with the m300 is low ground clearance, I live in town and had no problems but I'm thinking about driving again and need to find out about any special lockdown that may be needed. Don From: Danny Espinoza da...@immortaldesigns.co To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 7:16 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions I keep having problems with my Quantum 6000z and was told in may I will be able to submit for a new power chair. I'm very happy about that! I've got some questions for you guys about it... I'm thinking about getting a permobil m300 which is a mid wheel chair. The question I've got is about the head and foot rest systems. My chair right now the feet are together which causes my knee's to open up which I hate. On my current chair I've been using a gate belt around my thighs to bring my knees closer together. I think this was due to my feet having to be together due to the foot plate being one small piece of metal with ankle straps and not being two plates that my feet can be separated. My headrest never really has been comfortable because my head doesn't really rest on it... It touches it if I recline a little though so I've reclined the seat back and chair a little so my neck doesn't wear out and get sore so fast. I need to make decisions on which headrest, foot rests, arm rests and seat I want and was curious which you guys recommend? Also what do you guys think of the permobil m300? Thanks in advance! -Danny
[QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
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
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
it looks like it would work to me. doesn't appear to be heavy. in the event it would break your power chair knob just put your old goalpost back on and keep your mouth shut when getting warranty work done ron From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: rollg...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
RE: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions
To be clear currently I've got a Quantum 6000z that I'm unhappy with and I'm looking at getting a Permobil m300 Original Message Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions From: Don Smith scamper2...@att.net Date: Tue, January 21, 2014 10:13 am To: Danny Espinoza da...@immortaldesigns.co, "quad-list@eskimo.com" quad-list@eskimo.com I demo'ed the m300 mid wheel drive last spring, it's much better then my 13 year old quickie p300. As for the head rest I can get by with a basic one that we adjust once and leave it, I only need it when I tilt back. I didn't have any issues with my knees spreading like they do with my quickie. I wonder if the footrest was set low enough for you. The only issue I have with the m300 is low ground clearance, I live in town and had no problems but I'm thinking about driving again and need to find out about any special lockdown that may be needed.Don From: Danny Espinoza da...@immortaldesigns.co To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 7:16 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Power chair questionsI keep having problems with my Quantum 6000z and was told in may I will be able to submit for a new power chair. I'm very happy about that! I've got some questions for you guys about it... I'm thinking about getting a permobil m300 which is a mid wheel chair.The question I've got is about the head and foot rest systems. My chair right now the feet are together which causes my knee's to open up which I hate. On my current chair I've been using a gate belt around my thighs to bring my knees closer together. I think this was due to my feet having to be together due to the foot plate being one small piece of metal with ankle straps and not being two plates that my feet can be separated.My headrest never really has been comfortable because my head doesn't really rest on it... It touches it if I recline a little though so I've reclined the seat back and chair a little so my neck doesn't wear out and get sore so fast.I need to make decisions on which headrest, foot rests, arm rests and seat I want and was curious which you guys recommend? Also what do you guys think of the permobil m300? Thanks in advance!-Danny
[QUAD-L] stationary hand bike
Hey guys. im going crazy with this cold winter. Does anybody have a stationary handbike/armbike that they are willing to sell? Something decent quality, not the 39.99 job. I was looking on ebay and like the sci/fit bikes, but would consider anything. Ive got a prefect easystand 5000 with the mobility option Im willing to sell or trade. Ron
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
It is about as high risk as any other joystick handle. They are considered an FDA class 1 medical device and require no prior market authorization. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 2:46 PM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.netwrote: it looks like it would work to me. doesn't appear to be heavy. in the event it would break your power chair knob just put your old goalpost back on and keep your mouth shut when getting warranty work done ron *From:* wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com *To:* rollg...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com *Sent:* Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:36 PM *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: quad site
To loose weight just eat less. It is the amount you eat that causes weight gain. Omit the extra helping. Eat at the table with friends or family, you will enjoy the meal and not realize you are eating less. Rose In a message dated 1/18/2014 4:25:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes: I've BEEN on a very low carb diet for 1 1/2 years and haven't lost an inch. What exactly are you not eating?Bobbie Smile Everyday On Jan 18, 2014, at 1:27 AM, Dana Wray _daanoo@aol.com_ (mailto:daa...@aol.com) wrote: Hi Patricia, Congratulations, way to go! Dana Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2014, at 5:08 PM, Patricia Brown-Tulee _plbis@yahoo.com_ (mailto:pl...@yahoo.com) wrote: I've lost 3 inches on my stomach living very low carb for 6 months, patience is hard though Patricia L. _PLBis@yahoo.com_ (mailto:pl...@yahoo.com) while adding years to your life, add life to your years On Friday, January 17, 2014 11:22 AM, Nan _nlg52352@yahoo.com_ (mailto:nlg52...@yahoo.com) wrote: I've had bronchitis and haven't been online. Actually, haven't done much of anything ... starting to feel human again! Thank God. On Thursday, January 16, 2014 6:58 PM, KK Batte _kkbatte@outlook.com_ (mailto:kkba...@outlook.com) wrote: Sorry guys but I got sick with flu type illness Christmas. Finish the antibiotics tomorrow still not better. GRRR!! KKB Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:24:16 -0800 From: _scamper2695@att.net_ (mailto:scamper2...@att.net) Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: quad site To: _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) ; _Gah17582@aol.com_ (mailto:gah17...@aol.com) CC: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Their either out and about or frozen in snow with no internet or just to cold to get out of a nice warm bed From: _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _Gah17582@aol.com_ (mailto:gah17...@aol.com) Cc: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:17 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: quad site Not much happening here Glenn. I suppose that summer came early this year and everyone is out n about trying to improve their suntans. Hope you are ok. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/16/2014 12:12:28 P.M. Central Standard Time, _Gah17582@aol.com_ (mailto:gah17...@aol.com) writes: Hey Wheels, Has the quad site have many posts over the past 2 weeks? I'm not getting anything. Isn't there a way to look at archives? Thanks, Glenn Henry =
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
Good Suggestion Ron. Let me use this as an example... using a shower valve. Shower valves, are available with Knobs or Levers. The knob offers its user equal leverage in controlling the action of the valve. A lever does the same thing, but using more leverage and if over used, can damage the action of the shower valve. Its a lot more difficult to break a knob on a shower valve, than a lever. Same could be said with a joystick assy. A simple joystick may cost $1000 to replace. A complex joystick can cost thousands, depending on its actions. The joystick handle, is not the part I'm concerned with. The metal stud that projects from the joystick is attached to a series of copper rings inside the joystick. They can be damaged by over torque with extreme leverage. I hope that I've explained myself properly. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 1:46:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: it looks like it would work to me. doesn't appear to be heavy. in the event it would break your power chair knob just put your old goalpost back on and keep your mouth shut when getting warranty work done ron From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: rollg...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions
Danny, can your chair be repaired? Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 2:05:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, da...@immortaldesigns.co writes: To be clear currently I've got a Quantum 6000z that I'm unhappy with and I'm looking at getting a Permobil m300 Original Message Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions From: Don Smith _scamper2695@att.net_ (mailto:scamper2...@att.net) Date: Tue, January 21, 2014 10:13 am To: Danny Espinoza _Danny@ImmortalDesigns.co_ (mailto:da...@immortaldesigns.co) , _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) I demo'ed the m300 mid wheel drive last spring, it's much better then my 13 year old quickie p300. As for the head rest I can get by with a basic one that we adjust once and leave it, I only need it when I tilt back. I didn't have any issues with my knees spreading like they do with my quickie. I wonder if the footrest was set low enough for you. The only issue I have with the m300 is low ground clearance, I live in town and had no problems but I'm thinking about driving again and need to find out about any special lockdown that may be needed. Don From: Danny Espinoza _Danny@ImmortalDesigns.co_ (mailto:da...@immortaldesigns.co) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 7:16 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions I keep having problems with my Quantum 6000z and was told in may I will be able to submit for a new power chair. I'm very happy about that! I've got some questions for you guys about it... I'm thinking about getting a permobil m300 which is a mid wheel chair. The question I've got is about the head and foot rest systems. My chair right now the feet are together which causes my knee's to open up which I hate. On my current chair I've been using a gate belt around my thighs to bring my knees closer together. I think this was due to my feet having to be together due to the foot plate being one small piece of metal with ankle straps and not being two plates that my feet can be separated. My headrest never really has been comfortable because my head doesn't really rest on it... It touches it if I recline a little though so I've reclined the seat back and chair a little so my neck doesn't wear out and get sore so fast. I need to make decisions on which headrest, foot rests, arm rests and seat I want and was curious which you guys recommend? Also what do you guys think of the permobil m300? Thanks in advance! -Danny
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
you are correct wheelchair. when you put a different handle on the controller of the chair, you are also changing how much torque is being put on the unit itself. I was going to put a gear shift knob on mine but realized the torque differences could break high priced parts. ron n the controllerFrom: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale Good Suggestion Ron. Let me use this as an example... using a shower valve. Shower valves, are available with Knobs or Levers. The knob offers its user equal leverage in controlling the action of the valve. A lever does the same thing, but using more leverage and if over used, can damage the action of the shower valve. Its a lot more difficult to break a knob on a shower valve, than a lever. Same could be said with a joystick assy. A simple joystick may cost $1000 to replace. A complex joystick can cost thousands, depending on its actions. The joystick handle, is not the part I'm concerned with. The metal stud that projects from the joystick is attached to a series of copper rings inside the joystick. They can be damaged by over torque with extreme leverage. I hope that I've explained myself properly. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 1:46:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: it looks like it would work to me. doesn't appear to be heavy. in the event it would break your power chair knob just put your old goalpost back on and keep your mouth shut when getting warranty work done ron From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: rollg...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
Thanks Ron. So you know what I've referring to. Now I've also seen modified T handles made of 1/2 inch pvc. They looked similar to a football goal post. But those were engineered in-house at rehab hospitals with their own Assistive Technology Centers and Certified Techs. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 2:45:44 P.M. Central Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: you are correct wheelchair. when you put a different handle on the controller of the chair, you are also changing how much torque is being put on the unit itself. I was going to put a gear shift knob on mine but realized the torque differences could break high priced parts. ron n the controllerFrom: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale Good Suggestion Ron. Let me use this as an example... using a shower valve. Shower valves, are available with Knobs or Levers. The knob offers its user equal leverage in controlling the action of the valve. A lever does the same thing, but using more leverage and if over used, can damage the action of the shower valve. Its a lot more difficult to break a knob on a shower valve, than a lever. Same could be said with a joystick assy. A simple joystick may cost $1000 to replace. A complex joystick can cost thousands, depending on its actions. The joystick handle, is not the part I'm concerned with. The metal stud that projects from the joystick is attached to a series of copper rings inside the joystick. They can be damaged by over torque with extreme leverage. I hope that I've explained myself properly. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 1:46:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: it looks like it would work to me. doesn't appear to be heavy. in the event it would break your power chair knob just put your old goalpost back on and keep your mouth shut when getting warranty work done ron From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: rollg...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] stationary hand bike
Yeah, Ron- I got cabin fever from the winter also, Can't wait until spring gets here ! My pain is usually worse in the winter alsoHey do you have one of those 3 wheeled hand bikes? A few years back I met some para's and quads all riding those at Creve Couer Lake, they told me to buy one and ride the trails around the Lake--said they meet on like 2 days a week..One was thursday but can't remember the other day. I watched them ride and chatted with them, it did seem cool, I never got around to buying the trike, but at times I go there and ride around in my power chairNow I will soon be able to ride the trail they have built down the street by aquaport and dogport.. I heard that it is another extension to the Katie Trail. Later, Dan H*** From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:24 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] stationary hand bike Hey guys. im going crazy with this cold winter. Does anybody have a stationary handbike/armbike that they are willing to sell? Something decent quality, not the 39.99 job. I was looking on ebay and like the sci/fit bikes, but would consider anything. Ive got a prefect easystand 5000 with the mobility option Im willing to sell or trade. Ron
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
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, wheelch...@aol.com 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013
I've been in bed since December 2012. I've only been getting out of bed into my chair once a month to go to the wound clinic. I use to hate being in bed but have realized what the problem was that with my adaptive input not setup to use from bed I couldn't do anything. Now that I can use the computer from bed and control the tv/dvr using a slingbox, I can do everything I would normally be doing from bed. No need to get dressed, do transfers in and out of bed saving about an hour a day to do something else. My would was small but deep. I was given the option of flap surgery but that would require going to the hospital then a nursing home. No thanks. So it's healing slowly, no infections. My nurses change the packing in the wound daily. Jim
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
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, gentr...@yahoo.com 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, _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) 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, _rollgeek@gmail.com_ (mailto:rollg...@gmail.com) 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013
Sorry to hear that Jim. Are you also using a wound vac? Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:33:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: I've been in bed since December 2012. I've only been getting out of bed into my chair once a month to go to the wound clinic. I use to hate being in bed but have realized what the problem was that with my adaptive input not setup to use from bed I couldn't do anything. Now that I can use the computer from bed and control the tv/dvr using a slingbox, I can do everything I would normally be doing from bed. No need to get dressed, do transfers in and out of bed saving about an hour a day to do something else. My would was small but deep. I was given the option of flap surgery but that would require going to the hospital then a nursing home. No thanks. So it's healing slowly, no infections. My nurses change the packing in the wound daily. Jim
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
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, wheelch...@aol.com 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, gentr...@yahoo.com 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, wheelch...@aol.com 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
Thanks everybody for the questions. I'll look into if the joystick handle will void warranties. I'll get back to you within a week. As to the risk to the metal joystick shaft, the handle is of similar risk as most other aftermarket goalpost or U-shaped joystick handles. It is very low profile which minimizes torque on the shaft. -Joe On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 PM, gentr...@yahoo.com wrote: 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, wheelch...@aol.com 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, gentr...@yahoo.com 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, wheelch...@aol.com 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, rollg...@gmail.com 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale
Thanks Joe. You can email Mark Smith-Quantum Manager at Pride Mobility for a direct answer at: _msmith@pridemobility_ (mailto:msmith@pridemobility) . Mark was born with CP and is a Quantum Chair Owner himself. Let us all know. Have you had any direct feed back from the major spinal hospitals like Shepard, Kessler, RIC (chicago) or Craig ? Will CMS fund such an item? Is it coded for CMS? Looking Forward. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 8:10:48 P.M. Central Standard Time, rollg...@gmail.com writes: Thanks everybody for the questions. I'll look into if the joystick handle will void warranties. I'll get back to you within a week. As to the risk to the metal joystick shaft, the handle is of similar risk as most other aftermarket goalpost or U-shaped joystick handles. It is very low profile which minimizes torque on the shaft. -Joe On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 PM, _gentrier@yahoo.com_ (mailto:gentr...@yahoo.com) wrote: 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, _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) 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, _gentrier@yahoo.com_ (mailto:gentr...@yahoo.com) 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, _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) 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, _rollgeek@gmail.com_ (mailto:rollg...@gmail.com) 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
Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013
they briefly discussed a wound vac, but it would have involved a stay in the hospital. I'm too paranoid of getting any infections going to a hospital. This year makes 25 years and the only respiratory infection I have ever had was year 1 while in rehab. Over the year it went from 2.7cm deep to 1cm deep now. Might heal faster if I completely get off it but I have not been, just on the alternating air mattress. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:35 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote: Sorry to hear that Jim. Are you also using a wound vac? Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:33:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: I've been in bed since December 2012. I've only been getting out of bed into my chair once a month to go to the wound clinic. I use to hate being in bed but have realized what the problem was that with my adaptive input not setup to use from bed I couldn't do anything. Now that I can use the computer from bed and control the tv/dvr using a slingbox, I can do everything I would normally be doing from bed. No need to get dressed, do transfers in and out of bed saving about an hour a day to do something else. My would was small but deep. I was given the option of flap surgery but that would require going to the hospital then a nursing home. No thanks. So it's healing slowly, no infections. My nurses change the packing in the wound daily. Jim
Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013
Wow, Jim, sure hope you get better soon, I'd hate to get stuck in bed, I only have a Queen regular bed...Sometime I may need to get a bed that the head with lift up and down and an alternating pressure mattress, So far I just sleep with a pillow under my rear keeping me turned and half thru the night, I get turned the other way. Dan H** From: Jim Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com To: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Cc: James Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com; Bobbie Humphreys bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013 they briefly discussed a wound vac, but it would have involved a stay in the hospital. I'm too paranoid of getting any infections going to a hospital. This year makes 25 years and the only respiratory infection I have ever had was year 1 while in rehab. Over the year it went from 2.7cm deep to 1cm deep now. Might heal faster if I completely get off it but I have not been, just on the alternating air mattress. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:35 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote: Sorry to hear that Jim. Are you also using a wound vac? Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:33:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: I've been in bed since December 2012. I've only been getting out of bed into my chair once a month to go to the wound clinic. I use to hate being in bed but have realized what the problem was that with my adaptive input not setup to use from bed I couldn't do anything. Now that I can use the computer from bed and control the tv/dvr using a slingbox, I can do everything I would normally be doing from bed. No need to get dressed, do transfers in and out of bed saving about an hour a day to do something else. My would was small but deep. I was given the option of flap surgery but that would require going to the hospital then a nursing home. No thanks. So it's healing slowly, no infections. My nurses change the packing in the wound daily. Jim
Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013
Jim, I know what you mean. I had to get my wound VAC two years ago in the hospital. You must have a lot of patience to be confined to the in bed, I'm so thankful that you have your equipment so you can operate everything. We can only survive so long without the Internet. I feel that way at least. It keeps me sane, if I have a sore. You are so awesome, Jim. I will pray for you. I can imagine what life would be like without the quad list. It is such an amazing site and I'm so grateful to you and the Lord that allowed you to survive, and bei such inspiration to the world of quads. Thank you Jim Dana In a message dated 1/21/2014 9:19:04 P.M. Central Standard Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: Wow, Jim, sure hope you get better soon, I'd hate to get stuck in bed, I only have a Queen regular bed...Sometime I may need to get a bed that the head with lift up and down and an alternating pressure mattress, So far I just sleep with a pillow under my rear keeping me turned and half thru the night, I get turned the other way. Dan H** From: Jim Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com To: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Cc: James Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com; Bobbie Humphreys bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013 they briefly discussed a wound vac, but it would have involved a stay in the hospital. I'm too paranoid of getting any infections going to a hospital. This year makes 25 years and the only respiratory infection I have ever had was year 1 while in rehab. Over the year it went from 2.7cm deep to 1cm deep now. Might heal faster if I completely get off it but I have not been, just on the alternating air mattress. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:35 PM, _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) wrote: Sorry to hear that Jim. Are you also using a wound vac? Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:33:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, _jlubin@eskimo.com_ (mailto:jlu...@eskimo.com) writes: I've been in bed since December 2012. I've only been getting out of bed into my chair once a month to go to the wound clinic. I use to hate being in bed but have realized what the problem was that with my adaptive input not setup to use from bed I couldn't do anything. Now that I can use the computer from bed and control the tv/dvr using a slingbox, I can do everything I would normally be doing from bed. No need to get dressed, do transfers in and out of bed saving about an hour a day to do something else. My would was small but deep. I was given the option of flap surgery but that would require going to the hospital then a nursing home. No thanks. So it's healing slowly, no infections. My nurses change the packing in the wound daily. Jim
Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013
That is truly amazing Jim. Congratulations! Dana In a message dated 1/21/2014 8:40:56 P.M. Central Standard Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: they briefly discussed a wound vac, but it would have involved a stay in the hospital. I'm too paranoid of getting any infections going to a hospital. This year makes 25 years and the only respiratory infection I have ever had was year 1 while in rehab. Over the year it went from 2.7cm deep to 1cm deep now. Might heal faster if I completely get off it but I have not been, just on the alternating air mattress. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:35 PM, _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) wrote: Sorry to hear that Jim. Are you also using a wound vac? Best Wishes In a message dated 1/21/2014 6:33:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, _jlubin@eskimo.com_ (mailto:jlu...@eskimo.com) writes: I've been in bed since December 2012. I've only been getting out of bed into my chair once a month to go to the wound clinic. I use to hate being in bed but have realized what the problem was that with my adaptive input not setup to use from bed I couldn't do anything. Now that I can use the computer from bed and control the tv/dvr using a slingbox, I can do everything I would normally be doing from bed. No need to get dressed, do transfers in and out of bed saving about an hour a day to do something else. My would was small but deep. I was given the option of flap surgery but that would require going to the hospital then a nursing home. No thanks. So it's healing slowly, no infections. My nurses change the packing in the wound daily. Jim
