I need a bike for an 8 year old girl who has Hemiplegia, paralysis on one side of her body. She may be capable of riding a trike, providing that the handlebars were easy to manoeuvre
We would love to give this child a bike, (Or tricycle) so that she can ride around like her friends and younger siblings
Does anyone know of a suitable bike/trike, and where in Melbourne could we purchase it?
Thanks
Bike for 8 y.o disabled girl with Hemiplegia in Melbourne
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Postby il padrone » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:24 pm
What is the likely budget you have in mind?
One person who has specialised in trikes set-up to suit disabled people, especially those who need a hand-cranked trike, is Ian Sims of Greenspeed out in Ferntree Gully. But trikes generally are not cheap.
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/
One person who has specialised in trikes set-up to suit disabled people, especially those who need a hand-cranked trike, is Ian Sims of Greenspeed out in Ferntree Gully. But trikes generally are not cheap.
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/
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Postby stryker84 » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:36 pm
Otherwise, depending on severity of the hemiplegia, a normal upright bike could work, but with "training wheels" for a while if not permanently. Or a upright trike (I don't mean recumbent) sorta like a more robust version of the toyshop trike.
Depending on needs, other posible adaptations may be a dragster style bike/trike (with up and back swept handlebars and upright seating) if preferred, dual pull brake levers (both cables to one lever on the strong side), one chainring or SS/FG to eliminate gears, actually, come to think of it, hub gears with twist shifters might be ideal if you want gears... pedals, um, not sure... I suppose depends on how strong the non-dominant foot is...
Just some ideas that sprign to mind, no idea how valid...
Edit: Google brought up this site, looks like useful info http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/families/activities/bikes/
Depending on needs, other posible adaptations may be a dragster style bike/trike (with up and back swept handlebars and upright seating) if preferred, dual pull brake levers (both cables to one lever on the strong side), one chainring or SS/FG to eliminate gears, actually, come to think of it, hub gears with twist shifters might be ideal if you want gears... pedals, um, not sure... I suppose depends on how strong the non-dominant foot is...
Just some ideas that sprign to mind, no idea how valid...
Edit: Google brought up this site, looks like useful info http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/families/activities/bikes/
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Postby leroy » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:41 pm
the child is able to walk, with a very mild limp, one arm is totally paralysed.
She is unable to balance on a "normal" child's bike with training wheels, nor is she able to use the pedals if they are underneath her.
The steering needs to be relatively easy, as this would be done one handed.
Will check out the website after posting this...
I thank you greatly for your help
She is unable to balance on a "normal" child's bike with training wheels, nor is she able to use the pedals if they are underneath her.
The steering needs to be relatively easy, as this would be done one handed.
Will check out the website after posting this...
I thank you greatly for your help
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:48 am
I don't know what's available in Melbourne, but there may be something like Technical Aids for the Disabled in NSW which runs the Freedom Wheels program:
http://www.technicalaidnsw.org.au/Servi ... /bikes.php
I would get in contact with these people and see what they think. They're the experts.
Cheers,
David
http://www.technicalaidnsw.org.au/Servi ... /bikes.php
I would get in contact with these people and see what they think. They're the experts.
Cheers,
David
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Postby kukamunga » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:03 am
Have a look at the special needs bikes at http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/category294_1.htm
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