Turning e-motion wheel motor on and off

The user has learned how to directly push the on/off button for the e-motion wheel motor in order to avoid bringing the remote control

With the index finger knuckle, the user presses "off" button on wheel

User presses “off” button on wheel

The on/off button is located in the middle of the wheel. The user hooks the thumb around the hub of the wheel and presses the button with the index finger knuckle. To keep her balance she places her other arm around the backrest.

Users comments
A remote control is available for e-motion wheels. But this user does not want to bring it along all the time, so she learned how to use the button on the wheel.

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Invacare, https://global.invacare.com/ (last checked Nov 2024)

User presses "off" button on wheel (close-upp)

User presses “off” button on wheel

User with remote control in her lap. She presses the button with her thumb and holds it with her other hand.

User with remote control

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Manual wheelchair with “e-motion” wheel
Manual wheelchair with “e-motion” wheel
E-motion wheels make it easier to operate the wheelchair – appropriate for persons with poor function of the arms. 2007

Author: Yasmin

Yasmin bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. 1999 skadade hon sig och har en C-5 skada. Hon har fått opererat armsträckare i båda armarna, knipfunktion i vänster tumme samt pronation i båda underarmarna. Tipsen innan 2008 har hon inte gjort någon handkirurgi. Hon har 24 timmar personlig assistans, varav 7 timmar jour.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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