MAX Mobility - Propulsion Training 101

[@MVJB]

The reason many wheelchair users have short pushes is because their wheels are set along way back for stability. In this video the axle is under the users hips so its easy to do the long stroke - which is much better. It also allows you to store energy in the weight of your shoulders as you push up a hill.

[@brin57]

Very good video on good pushing form. So many people seem to have chairs that are ill-fitted and/or setup for them. Either too wide, or too high a back, or bad centre of gravity setting, especially I notice in the U.S.. Maybe it's poorly trained O.T.'s or prescribers combined with inexperienced users. I don't know. All these lead to poor pushing form and premature use injury. I count myself fortunate to have gone 43 years as an active para without shoulder injury or noticable deterioration.

[@CheesiestCheesehead]

Long strokes only work when your going straight like in a hallway or covering a long distance. Most of the time you can’t do long stroke because of various things like foot traffic, obstacles, and turns like for instance in malls and grocery stores. U should use a big enough stroke to move your chair forward safely

[@ChrisPage68]

he short stroke is a common characteristic of non-disabled people pushing for the first time. You often see it in films and TV shows where they've employed a non-disabled actor instead of an actor who actually uses a wheelchair.

[@Wavewolfaroha]

Great vid--thanks! Plus, get a Smart Drive!!!!!!! Save joints even more.

[@ShaynaPulley]

The Schwalbe Marathon tire is bulging... might want to check on that...

[@coolay11]

the best pushes are as clock ( 09:30 till 02:00 or 01:45) more than 02:00 it's reduced pushing power. gripping only at first quarter of the push then just contact.

[@msmysterious07]

It may be ideal to make 'long strokes' but it is only practical on smooth surfaces/indoors or... erm or on a tread mill?! Bumpy areas and when trying to climb a gradient require more force and a 'faster stroke' or you would be making the proverbial 3 steps frward and 2 back.

[@EricK-ed2mt]

Hello I have electric wheelchair I hate it I want to get a manual rigid wheelchair do you have any recommendations of one that is easy to push I should look at

[@FlipMacz]

Hello, can you share why you hate it? I'm about to buy one. Maybe no t! Ty!

[@EricK-ed2mt]

@@FlipMacz it has a mind of its own you push a little bit and it goes like you pushed full power you let it go it don't stop you still roll like a foot is stuck a pain in the ass

[@FlipMacz]

​@Eric K so did you get a manual? Mine is called a Strongback. About 1 thousand bucks. But love it. 17 lbs. I got a scooter but it's only for the park. My manual is best.

[@FlipMacz]

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[@pbradford021]

Get a way higher backrest! - your posture is already curling and your back will be roached in 5 years with that thing. (T-9 para for 20 years)

[@MVJB]

Your assuming he is a paraplegic - he appears to have excellent balance and muscular legs -

[@brin57]

(T-12 para for 43 years) Only have the backrest as high as you need. no more. If you have decent trunk/core muscle, a lower back encourages a more upright, standing like posture. If the back is too high, it encourages leaning back on it and slumping.

[@c6quad3]

too bad i'm a quad...lol