WHEELCHAIR TIPS 101 WITH JAY & CHELSIE

[@christinagonzalez1129]

I recently became a follower. I was born with Spina Bifida. I have an L4-L5 injury. I can walk but I use a scooter for the long distances. However I did use a walker and wheelchair and totally wish I still had one. I really look up to you chelsie and your outlook on life. You are amazing! And I wish I had someone like Jay in my life. I hope and pray to meet a guy that will love me unconditionally. You both inspire me! Thank you for being so real and making me feel understood and accepted!

[@davidmartin4272]

Great information here, thank you so much for taking the time to put this one together!

[@missymorris2518]

Thank you both so much!!!

[@Katerinamelissa18]

Thank you so so much for this video, Chelsie & Jay! ❤

[@jennicalemieux9142]

The way Jay explained how he builds his chair is dead on! I find sometimes it’s hard to explain how I feel when I know a spot is fitting wrong but I can’t pinpoint where or what it is.

[@ChelsieHill]

Im so glad you think so, very thankful that he is so educated on this stuff!

[@ailanisd8594]

Steph had actually told me about the center of gravity at an abilities expo. Mine was off and it made a world of difference to have it adjusted properly.

[@hollylishman4680]

In the UK I had to pay £3500 for my active wheelchair as the wheelchair services in my town said that they wouldn’t pay for exactly what I wanted in part because of the fact I can stand and walk with a frame. But I still absolutely NEED. A wheelchair to get any where far. They said they could contribute (~up to £750) for certain chairs but that process of assessment etc. would have taken a year to come through and I couldn’t wait.

[@lacyteague1158]

Thank you so much Chelsie & Jay for making this video! It helps alot I have a much better idea of what I want on my next chair. It also helps hearing from the ATP’s point of view

[@luisoutumuro424]

Great job Jay & Chelsea! Excellent information... fitment means everything.

[@bethangibby4857]

Really useful interesting thank you

[@Kbarker]

Thank you for taking the time to share this information and for being so willing to help ppl and answer their questions! It’s very helpful for new users. I’m a T10 para as well and know what I prefer after being a 26 yr wheelchair user. You guys are a great team! Im going to look into getting your back rest bc I live in Houston and it gets nasty hot! Lol. I use a Jay J3 and it’s makes me soooo hot.

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Good video. Much love and support. Continue on your road on getting the silver play button.

[@ailanisd8594]

I have soooo many questions. When I did my original seating my ATP didn’t show (or left the facility..can’t remember which) prior to my seating evaluation. I’ve had my chair for almost 5 years now and I have gained a significant amount of weight since (I was severely malnourished from gastroparesis). I had to rely on the PT who did my evaluation for any suggestions (Which weren’t many) and while I’m thankful for my chair I don’t feel like it’s ever been “right”. I now live in another state and am starting over yet again.

[@scottlogsdon9092]

Thank you so much for making the video. Thanks Jay. I'm a retired firefighter paramedic. I have cervical and lumbar damage. I am not going to be in a chair full time at this point but my doctor wants me to have it as a tool when I have places I have to be but I'm in enough pain that I can't move very well. But my docs are also surprised I'm not in one full time. I'm stubborn. Doc wants me to give in and use it for times that I normally push it beyond my medicine capabilities to keep me comfortable and add some time to my mobility before the chair becomes full time. So I'm curious at this time do I get a chair for my current condition or my expected condition in a year from now? If I'm at home I can use a cane or rollator. If I go to the zoo with my grandkids I rent a chair at the zoo. The doctor is sending me to the Ohio State University chair sizing clinic. Lots of questions and anxiety.

[@kims2467]

Thank you, this was very educational especially since I'm overdue for a new chair. I learned a lot and will definitely look into certain aspects before I go for my new chair. I wish we had APT's like Jay where I get my chair from, very knowledgeable and great at explaining why he makes certain decisions. I have a question and completely understand if you don't want to answer, the company Jay works for do they have offices on the East coast or are they strictly just in California? Thank you so much, this was very helpful!!

[@gas8661]

They are all over. I have a Tilite from Numotion in Ohio. Good luck and stay strong with what you want and the fit. I didn't an now I'm waiting for a new one to arrive. Chair depth was to deep and wide.

[@kims2467]

@@gas8661 Thank you!! And is Jay an APT for Numotion?! I have one in my area!!

[@gas8661]

@@kims2467 I do not know that. Glad you found a lead in your area. Good Luck!

[@funicello83]

I don’t know if you will still see this comment but I have a question for Jay. My latest chair I got about 3 years ago after losing 148 lbs. Typically I would get a chair that was very sturdy with pneumatic casters to accommodate my previous weight. However I decided to go with a lightweight Tilite and smaller casters. Anyway, my issue is that this chair can’t handle even the tiniest of bumps without the back wheels popping off the ground and I’ve flipped forward a couple of times. I’ve regained a bit of weight and the problem is worse. Do you know what could be going on?

[@alexaxjae741]

Hey Chelsie do Jay work with power wheelchair too?

[@arsolblanes5058]

Thanks 👍😃

[@KeepPushingForward76]

I’ve been using the same ATV for the past 15 “3 chairs” years and never feel completely comfortable do you know of a ATV in Alabama I can use.

[@lbell405]

I’m so interested in transitioning from crutches to a wheelchair and would love for Jay to customize a chair for me! Does he still do this? Willing to travel and everything! I would love to know!

[@AshleySpalla]

Would love some help from you and Jay! Do you do zoom calls? I have my first chair for 3 + years and getting modifications and looking at getting a new chair in the coming months out of pocket and want to make it the best fit possible and would love any help! Love watching you guys! ❤️

[@ChelsieHill]

We are thinking about doing a zoom sometime, make sure you stay up on my IG stories etc!

[@AshleySpalla]

@@ChelsieHill thanks girlie!

[@morgancalvi6675]

14:46 Shifting your weight on some side guards can be dangerous because they are coming out with some pretty cheap, flimsy ones now. Probably not the best suggestion. Also, the center of gravity may not be as you described with power assist wheels. 21:51...he said 'we like to place the bodies at 90˚ generally'...then he goes on and discusses dump (23:13)...which is NOT 90˚. What if you don't have sit bones? Mine got chewed up from a bone infection...is the back of the chair important or a special cushion or what? (C4 quad here)

[@holly_may_x]

Hey Chelsie is your roho pumped up all the way? I recently got one and I was told they pump it up fully and let the air out naturally for 5 minutes and that's how much air should be left? Yours looks very thick! She did say it would be weird being floppy. I may add a little air to it. But interested to know what you've been told 💖

[@WholeFoodSpark]

I like mine fully pumped up then I sit on it and let out some air for about 2 seconds. By the time I get it sealed back up it’s perfect.

[@holly_may_x]

@@WholeFoodSpark so the rep helped set mine up and they said people prefer them over inflated and feel like it protects more but there isn't the movement in it like there should be to shift your weight about

[@EricK-ed2mt]

Hello how are you guys doing I have a rose gold wheelchair and I hate it I want to get a rigid wheelchair do you have any recommendations of 1 I should check ou

[@Jaggededge112]

I have a tilite and it is great. KI, motion composites are really good as well. It really depends on what you like and need.

[@anthonyowsley8286]

I have sort of a dumb question. you said that getting a new chair was every five years....... does that ever stop? I mean, does there ever come a time where they say, "Ok, You've had enough" your dogs are BEAUTIFUL by the way! I LOVE bulldogs!!!!!!

[@아쿠아마린-v3d]

Im curious about the wheelchair brand

[@gracerogerz]

Chelsie’s chair is a Ti-Lite

[@gracieanderson2207]

I get my wheelchair every three years I believe lol and the one I get cost a lot lol

[@9999Marisa]

How did you two meet?

[@katelynnventer3875]

I've never been this early 😂

[@lindseyspeak6069]

Hey Chelse my name is Lindsay I have been following you on social media for a long time now and I have spina bifida hydrocephalus I don’t know if you know what that means basically it’s a birth defect so I have been this way since birth and I’m in a wheelchair I’ve been in a wheelchair for many years and I feel like sometimes the doctors or whoever is making the chair like they want to know what I want and how I want to And how I want the chair to be built and yet they don’t do it that way can you ask Jay what I should do

[@lindseyspeak6069]

I am also in the process of getting a wheelchair very soon they had already fitted me for one and the insurance approved it and now we’re just waiting for it to be built but watching your video I just wonder if it’s really going to be the right fit for me

[@PaigeHawkins23]

I literally have to use a yoga block to rase my legs to a comfortable position

[@PaigeHawkins23]

I omg I need jay to evaluate me to improve my life

[@cho5972]

there is no such thing in my country..i mean the costom made chair..we buy what the factory made..cannot complain anything about our chair..and as far as i know its only have one size..so my chair is too big for me,it's super heavy,and there are still a lot of thing that i don't like about my chair..but this is the best chair that i can get..there is chair that better that this but the price is soooooo expensive,like i can buy a new car with that price.. and no place to ask about how to maintain our chair,or even a wheelchair cushion.. in my city it's zero accessible..i can't go anywhere in my city..probably the only place that i can go to is a health care like hospital and clinic..

[@Life-ll1xs]

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