Quadriplegic using a Permobil Standing Wheelchair

The standing chair I use is the F5 Corpus Vertical Stander (VS) Permobil front wheel drive power wheelchair.
There are some great advances in the power chair industry nowadays. I’ve only had three power chairs in my post injury life, but I’ve been pretty fortunate (thanks insurance) to have some great ones. Typically, people see a wheelchair as a burden or think less of a wheelchair confined person. Well guess what - you’re wrong, a wheelchair gives us freedom!!! Now, with better engineering, we’ve been lucky to experience a better life. With this chair, I can stand, elevate, and recline specific areas of my chair. This gives me freedom at home, at the store, at work, or anywhere! The elevation mode helps me reach the top cabinets or shelves at home, I can recline if I need to nap, I can recline if I feel lightheaded, but the best part of this chair is standing!
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[@octomoda]

What a great design. The presentation was dope also. Hopefully these types of chairs will be more price friendly in the future. Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonbenoit800]

I’m having some health issues with my joints, but we had a family trip planned for New York City. This kzbin.infoUgkxuxJwamLFanm476LC5WPeTouyyU1GXomC was perfect! It’s lightweight enough that my friend could carry it up or down stairs when we needed to. (I can walk very short distances) It was comfortable for me to sit in, I would say if you’re super tall it might be a little cramped. I’m 5’1” and the foot rests were the perfect height. This may not be the best one for long term use, you get what you pay for, but for something that fits our budget that gives me accessibility while we deal with my health this was amazing.

[@duanevincent5054]

I'm a disabled vet and I use a pretty standard mobile chair. I believe it's just awesome there's technology out there to help us live as normal a life as possible. Being mobile and able to get around without needing another person sure makes me feel good. I feel I have my independence back. I can go grocery shopping, to sporting events, and to the mall, or even to a movie. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Abby, for sharing your experience. You looked so happy during the demonstration. Best wishes for your future and keep that pretty smile on your face.

[@inventforprofit3690]

Dear Abby! Thank you for sharing your video with me and my student Chima! We learned so much from your video. Thank you for being such a positive young lady.

[@HighTen_Melanie]

It’s wonderful when you finally get a chair that you love! Looks like you can stand and lie down as well! I’ve just got my new powerchair an Invacare TDX2 I can’t stand but it’s super comfy and reclines.

[@jefferyepstein9210]

That is an awesome chair. Another benefit is that it will help prevent getting what can be considered bedsores on your bottom. My uncle used a wheelchair for over 50 years after a car accident. The last 5 years were rough on him because after so long sitting in the wheelchair his tailbone actually was coming through his skin and causing him to have infections. A chair like this could have helped him a lot. Thanks for sharing this video with everyone!!!!

[@livmagnolian5320]

This is so wonderful! I’m so glad technology has come such a long way! Now to make it possible to get this in the hands of everyone who needs it! ❤️ I’m still very mobile with my PsA but the pain is keeping me from doing as much or going as far so on my search to motorized aids I came across this one 👍 What a game changer this tech is for sure. Take care ❤️

[@lavonzellebrown6748]

God Bless & Health you, young lady!! I’m disabled & my newest chair is same as yours🙏🏽 Stay Safe, Blessed & Keep Being Encouraged 🙏🏽

[@BengkelMartin]

no need to go fast,go save is better. Thank you for the video Abby. God Bless You

[@grahamhill2378]

Thank you for making your video. I am really interested in the standing and lying flat functions and your video has given me a much better idea of how these work and especially the positions the body goes through to get there. You also highlighted some issues I hadn't thouhgt about. Your video was really informative. Loved your dog too! Take care.

[@abby_marsh29]

Thank you, glad you it helped! good luck!

[@donnabailey947]

This is absolutely wonderful. I’m in a Hoveround which is a great chair but being a Grandmother I miss my kitchen work. Your chair is absolutely fantastic. I’m so happy for you. I’m going to look into this for sure. Love your dog too. I used to have a miniature poodle which passed. Now I have a 17 lb tom cat and also a Manx with 6 toes who loves to ride. I’m so glad there are machines like this for us. Have A great Holiday season. Best of everything Donna “ Nanna” Bailey

[@bobjohnson2172]

Thank you Abby, we are looking for a stander for my Mother. You have been helpful.Thank you very much!

[@kevinjoshua4944]

OMG you are amazing i have been recently Diagnosed with MS “i’m an old guy it can happen” I have researched many this since i have limited mobility now from RV’s to complex wheelchairs and the people or person demonstrating the items have no idea about being in a wheelchair they sound so cold. They never use a real person like you Thank you

[@MichaelSmith-yr1qv]

Cool! I'm getting some power assist for my manual wheelchair from Permobil next week. It's neat to see what else they do! Thanks for sharing!

[@honestinsky]

Excellent video, thanks for posting, much appreciated : )

[@FCain-mf4tf]

That is the coolest chair I have ever seen!!! I am a paraplegic and I want one for the simple fact that you can stand in it!! I'm So Jealous!! 👍👍😁

[@abby_marsh29]

It has great health benefits!

[@umairkaimi]

@@abby_marsh29 how can I buy this ?

[@abby_marsh29]

@@umairkaimi I got it through insurance. Try contacting your wheelchair provider, my chair is called the Permobil F5

[@NoSurrender1700]

For real that wheelchair is hella dope !!! Wish I had one

[@abby_marsh29]

@Wayne lawson Yes, it was though private.

[@megatech1966]

Very cool wheel chair. Thanks for showing us. 👍

[@carol8696]

Is nice to see a person who is disable showing the chair. Too often they just have a sale representative showing the chairs, or a really big strong disable person who spend a lots of time in the gym. it very difficult for a disable person who rarely leaves their home and for those who can't afford the accessible home and other support they need to used a power chair.

[@Buck82Fla]

Wow. Things have come a long way! That is awesome. Technology! 😉

[@jimegeland3426]

I HAVE THE SAME CHAIR, I HAD A LOT OF BREAKDOWNS WITH IT BUT NOW SEEMS TO BE GOOD. LOVE UR VIDEOS......

[@mrp6946]

Thank you for the video. I’m forwarding it to my friend to see if he is interested in buying one. This chair is amazing and I like your videos Abby they are very helpful

[@abby_marsh29]

I am so glad you enjoy them! Thank you for the support!

[@pikirkandansalamtobat1743]

@@abby_marsh29 Hai.. From indonesia 😊

[@ricdelnatch4876]

super inspirational...such persurverance

[@munny_1206]

Wow this video was very informative. I am c7 incomplete and have what looks like the same level of mobility. Thanks for making this video

[@goodfortune6399]

Hi abby, ive been in a c500 stander since 2007 and am going to try out the f5 next week. Im c5c6 also it looks like we have about the same function and spasms. Im glad you got your breathing back. You take care now God bless

[@TM-ys1kc]

Wow Abby! Awesome chair ❤️

[@adamh542]

Hi Abby That's a very techy chair, love it.

[@Chelle1214]

I just got a permobil m3 and can't wait to try the standing function!! I'm just waiting on my OT and physio to adjust a couple of things. The lift has already been life changing and it's only been just over a week! Getting the approval for funding was very lengthy but I persevered and I'm very lucky to have it. I hope you are still loving it!

[@loganflatt]

Hi Rachelle, I am not familiar with an M3 having a standing function. Right now, I believe only the F5 offers a standing function. Do you have an M3 with VS??

[@fvkc-r-e_2_d_9th-pwr14]

@@loganflatt Correct, Only the F5 Corpus VS has the standing function, the rest of the F and M class Permobils have all the other seat functions, but not standing.

[@brianridgway664]

Thanks for the dome....just what i was looking for

[@fernandoben5605]

Thank you for sharing ! Over a decade ago, there were not such devices.......

[@suomynonaanonymous]

Why don't you post anymore? Hope you are still doing well! How did you get injured? That chair is amazing!

[@clydebermingham121]

That’s really COOL 😎 CHAIR 🤗👍🏽🙏🏽

[@alaskanoutlaw]

I'm just now seeing this video, but I just gotta say, THATS SOOOO COOL!

[@aashishsahni90]

Great innovative. Hope more and more needy people can afford and use it.

[@bambambundy6]

Hell of a chair! I feel like a huge baby for being pissy when my back hurts! Your braver than I!!!!

[@brandonsmith5673]

I'd love to have one like that. I use a manual wheelchair. I have a power chair as well, but not one that stands. I use the power chair to be more independent and to go through the yard. I fully understand the whole spasm crap. Mine have slung me out of my chair numerous times.I still do not wear a seatbelt. I move around too much and do not want to deal with unbuckling 75 times a day. Every morning it looks like an exorcism is being performed on me. My legs go crazy. My level is c6 c7. Great video btw.

[@haruruben]

Wow so amazing. I remember my friend back in 4th had a wheelchair that was so primitive by comparison.

[@andrewnorgrove6487]

Good on you young lady I've been in chairs for coming up to 50 yrs ( incomplete quad c-5-6-7) mainly Manual but have 2 electric chairs ,permobilev6 and the wonderful Magic Mobility X8 ! If i was in your profession I would grab an X8 as they Go Anywhere you point them great for snow ,sand mud and rocks , good luck in life 🤟

[@dianejohnson1836]

That’s really nice! 😮💕

[@villavlog8071]

Hi,nice to meet you.i am Tina from indonesia.i have using a wheelchair for 21 years.

[@robertpajak9917]

Thank you for sharing.

[@antoniomari2730]

Well done abby, you have a really nice name and you are so gorgeous as well. Amazing wheelchair! Support all the people with disabilities 👋👊

[@JoseSISA]

merci pour cette démonstration ! :-)

[@robbin_on_wheels3087]

I was thinking about to get one 😊

[@arthurarthur5221]

I am assuming that it is Your dog in the above video?, because it goes without saying that the dog don’t want to be anywhere else in the world. But by your side or on your lap in that chair what a phenomenal tool. I mean the chair it rocks. Keep your head up and your spirit will follow You Rock, and are doing a great Job of it, and that is abundantly clear to all who watch 5:08 your videos.

[@RobinP556]

I have a similar wheelchair by the same company but I’ve had it for a few years and it’s the earlier model. I don’t use it daily or for getting around as I’m a Para, but I use it when I working with machine tools in my shop and on occasion when I need to reach something in the house. I’m far too much of a danger to others to drive it in public! Lol

[@lannyyeakle8826]

pretty cool i found a older one did not know what it was never seen one. Its a older one found at Goodwill second hand store

[@mannyhenry1356]

God bless you. Stay positive and enjoy life.🙏

[@Master-ve5fr]

thanks so much abby , i really want my client to get one of these xox

[@ritag7854]

Abby that is a awesome chair

[@jkingenglish]

Whaaaat I need to get this for my grandma seriously she has bad knees and she's the nicest person ever

[@markrumfola9833]

So glad you found some Happiness.

[@letiesmiles1801]

And to show off even further that cute little doggie had to stick the tongue out at the end....im jealous!

[@ellioshiem7892]

amazing chair for an amazing person.

[@wolfgangjager3414]

Wonderful

[@Dupont24ful]

Cool chair and very informative video, thanks for sharing. I have a manual stander for weight bearing at home that I need assistance to transfer into from my power chair and looking at the F5 Corpus VS so I can do that independently. I am used to mid wheel drive chairs and was wondering: What is the turning radius in tight spaces, particularly indoors and in a wheelchair accessible vehicle? Also, was it easy to get approval for this chair as I heard it is a challenge to get approved for group 4 chairs?

[@abby_marsh29]

I am glad this could help! good luck :)

[@quadtrialsandtheories]

I love it!!!😎

[@corellicorelli]

What a beautiful place all around you. Kentucky?

[@ronniealdridge5529]

Neat chair, I really like the Tristar wheels and the chair being mostly black with a lil white. They seem to always work in just a bit of some goofy color on my chairs. By the way you are rather easy on the eyes, I'm sure your aware of this but I still wanted to tell you. Definite HOTTIE

[@gazimurat1]

Çok teşekkür ederim selamlar Türkiye'den!🌹🌹🌹

[@The8976marcell]

Pretty cool chair

[@leguylain]

I pretty girl !! I am from Québec Canada I have the same chair from 1 year and it is a very confortable and usefull chair !! Your video is very cool to watch !! He was made since 3 years and ask you 1 question "Do you have problem with your chair (electric mecanic or anythings in this 3 years ?? Congratulation for your video and good luck to you!! 😊😊

[@irenedavo3768]

Amazing

[@walkingdan]

Hi Abby, I got my Permobil F5 VS around the same time you post this video. My mom made a black foam block for my feet. Did you make that white block or did you get that from Permobil? TIA

[@cham4385]

Any idea about chairs like this for double amputee legs

[@josenegro4773]

Saludos abby desde Argentina.

[@psbits]

Hey Abby, I have the same chair and had for almost 5 years. I've never been able to stand very long because the knee block hurts my shins so bad that I can't stand it. Also what is the white block between your feet? May God richly bless you!

[@abby_marsh29]

have you tried additional padding in your knee blocks? The foot divider was designed by a group, May We Help. Its essentially a plastic block. It was made to prevent my feet crossing when I have spasms.

[@glennledrew8347]

I am leery about the potential for tipping over in the standing position when traveling forward. If an obstruction is hit when above a certain speed, I wonder if the higher center of gravity could result in a forward fall. Particularly when traveling down a bit of a slope. The forward casters certainly assist here, but my instinct for 'over engineering' takes over where safety is concerned. I see that the braces just below the knees will do much to keep your feet from splaying outward. But I would feel more comfortable with raised edges on the outsides of the footrest, to really ensure that a lateral bump could not have a foot slip sideways and off the footrest. Otherwise, an awesome device!

[@juliec5728]

Hi. Was your foot block custom or standard? I am needing something similar for my some. If custom do you have any drawings/plans? Does it come out easily? Thanks Julie

[@abby_marsh29]

It is custom! Email or Instagram message me and I will send you pictures! email : [e-mail] Instagram username is @abby_marsh29

[@essamkadhim2897]

hi can you please tell me what is the name of the pad between your ankle ? I would like to buy one

[@abby_marsh29]

Hi Essam! It was custom made to slide in and out of my foot rest. An organization called maywehelp.org designed it

[@mattbarker7739]

Awesome chair

[@readatniggaamerica4239]

That is so cool

[@Cymricus]

This must be great for circulation concerns arising from sitting all day without leg muscle flexion. We should be subsidizing programs allowing for all quadriplegics to be able to afford these chairs.

[@TeTe-qh1il]

Did you get dizzy I have not been in therapy or getting any kind of range of motion is it scary

[@cham4385]

Go girl!!!! WHOOP WHOOP

[@danieltrafecante3813]

I need to see if a Sara lift will get me completely in the chair without Hoyer lift

[@aeonnews8019]

very cool

[@LeeMaiden]

It's 2023 now, and I'll be getting a new chair in about a year and a half, I'm in a Quickie Q700M now, with all the options, elevate, recline, tilt, leg lift, and it has been what I need, they just poorly engineered it, I had considered a Permobil, but went with the Quickie, because my previous chair was a Quickie and was great, that was a mistake. I'm going Permobil on next chair. I would like this vertical one, I mean insurance paid the $32,000 for the one I'm in, I don't know the current price of the F5 Corpus, but it would be fantastic for me.

[@ministerroberts2751]

I need this chair

[@klausstrobel2815]

great video! can you please tell me what kind of breed your dog is? It is awfully cute 😍 Sabine

[@antoniogomes9232]

My insurance don't want to approve standing function and seat elevator because they consider primarily non-medical in nature. And these function are too much expensive. Have you had this problem and do you know how can I solve it? Thank you

[@SajjadAli-hc9wp]

Where to get this wheelchair answer me dear

[@Terrell3839]

Great video. Can u show how u transfer

[@abby_marsh29]

Yes! I plan to one day

[@wondimagegntasew1537]

how can i get and how much it costs

[@Quadcodm5]

Like the video im a quad. I was wondering where you purchased?

[@abby_marsh29]

The company is called Numotion, the style is permobil f5

[@MonikaNelisDupont]

Does this chair have a switch to turn it into a manual push chair? I’m thinking of looking into this brand but I would also need to be able to have friends and family push me around extremely busy areas.

[@gregzeng]

KZbin has recent videos describing the destroyed of these new wheelchairs. New models and new brand-names are being released, world wide, every few months now. Internet purchases, worldwide, can also be easily made. Answers too any questions are available on the internet. Looking forward to my own "standing" wheelchair, for myself, here in the Australian Capital Territory.

[@MonikaNelisDupont]

@@gregzeng I am from Canada so I’m going through my government to get a chair, I am blind so it’s a lot tricky to convince them but I just did an obstacle course and everything went well :-) so fingers crossed that I’m eligible!

[@anuragjakhmola7398]

Wow can I buy this chair in India

[@manueldelacruz8810]

How much does one cost????

[@magdimorgan]

How can I buy one ?

[@reneebrown1655]

Do u worry about getting stuck standing up? Has it ever happened?

[@abedhossainbhuiyan5987]

Hi it is cool.How much is it?

[@borisbold3477]

Thanks for the share. I'm jealous my chair doesn't do all that :0( Love the Woofbart :0)

[@jimmytrillones375]

how much does that wheelchair cost?

[@arielbermoy1287]

I want to order one piece of this kind...nice stff for me. L1-5 paraplegia

[@smsmsmsm5844]

Perfect

[@rachaelrara66]

Hey!! I have a question for you, can you give me the code to the Quadriplegic Permobil Standing Wheelchair, please. I am trying to get one and I need the code to order it.

[@paul-ld9vh]

The Medicare HCPCS code is K0884 for the Permobil F5 Corpus multiple power seating function and standing chair. I hope this helps

[@rachaelrara66]

@@paul-ld9vh Thank you soo much!!!

[@joemariano736]

I wish I have one.

[@georgecurtis6463]

How has it held up and how fast is the service ? Very involved chair so just wondering about its reliability. Glad you were able to get one.

[@abby_marsh29]

Great question! The motor is strong, but my back, small wheels peel out more often than my last chair. Everything else has held up fine. It just depends how you treat this chair, in my opinion. I would consider it very reliable, as long as you don't forget to charge it ;)

[@georgecurtis6463]

@@abby_marsh29 odd that the rear tires are an issue. Does someone take care of that quickly ? Seems like a weak spot that the manufacturer should be working on.

[@abby_marsh29]

@@georgecurtis6463 Honestly, I think its the tires itself

[@georgecurtis6463]

@@abby_marsh29 ok, cant see them well enough, no onfo on permobil. Solid or air ? Any way, i would get on their case as this could be very critical for you. Do not let it go ! I certainly would not let it ride.

[@MultiSimon1993]

That's really cool :) I bet you're in standing position only to reach things, right? I'm sure going around with a balance point that high is pretty dangerous. It looks like there's no seatbelt around your chest, why is that?

[@abby_marsh29]

I use it for weight bearing, which is good for my bones and muscles. I have a bar blocking my chest which is similar to a belt. I trust the bar more

[@MultiSimon1993]

@@abby_marsh29 Thank you for answering my questions :) It makes sense that you use it for weight bearing mostly. Why do you trust the bar more? I mean, I know it's for blocking your chest to prevent you from tipping forward, but it looks pretty impractical.

[@abby_marsh29]

The belt is restrictive, the bar is not. For example, it's had to reach for things with the belt. The bar is also easier to take on or off for me.

[@MultiSimon1993]

@@abby_marsh29 Aaah I see. Makes perfect sense now :) I'm really looking forward to your next videos :)

[@prettydisabled9060]

Can you go directly from elevation to standing?

[@abby_marsh29]

Yes!

[@saumitradubey2248]

Hi Abby! I'm Saumitra :-) :-). I am C4-C5 quadriplegic and using the same wheelchair. Nice to see your adaptability and convenience. Getting pressure sore at my heels preventing me to stand. By the way, what was that white material between your feet? Take care. God bless you!

[@abby_marsh29]

It was custom made to slide in and out of my foot rest. An organization called @t designed it

[@sleepingdogs8939]

What are you doing to prevent pressure sores at your heels? That is a very sensitive area.

[@abby_marsh29]

@@sleepingdogs8939 I try shoes out, if I notice redness I will return them in a timely manner. I've been lucky enough and haven't gotten sores on my heels

[@saumitradubey2248]

@@abby_marsh29 Sorry for the late reply! I didn't see it. I have visited your website. It's beautiful and different. After 6 months of complete rest to the heels, I have again started proper sitting and standing with a heel cushion (from Otto Bock). Often, it gets redness. I immediately release the pressure and use ointment. You can connect to me [e-mail] facebook.com/saumitra.dubey.75 I love to hear from you. Take care