Adding pedals to a quadriplegics wheelchair is almost as cruel as trying to force them to dance to “These Boots Are Made For Walking”. In fact, adding pedals to any wheelchair seems pretty cruel, but studies have shown that in some instances, they can be beneficial to a patients rehabilitation.
Getting the patients legs moving again can work wonders when they make their way out of the seat. It’s still pretty funny to imagine the pedals on a really handicapped persons wheelchair, albeit extremely cruel. They’d be better off with a mind-powered wheelchair. — Andrew Dobrow
May 26, 2010 9:48am
I have this product and i couldnt be happier!! My only complaint would be my long wizardly toe nails get caught in it all the time! ha ha. no but really thats fucked up
June 28, 2010 9:23am
I think it’s a great idea!!! I have MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and while I do use a power chair at times, part of my rehab program is using a recumbent bicycle.
Imagine – I could get around so much easier!!!
Lots of people with MS have some weakness on one side, or dizziness tha make them use wheelchairs – they would still be able to pedal this!
So while it may seem cruel on the surface, it’s actually a stellar idea – at least for those of us with MS who could use it!
August 12, 2010 18:56pm
I have an equilibrium inbalance, my legs are strong though, could really use one of these. Where do you get them?