tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78163616597821211982024-02-19T02:59:31.858-08:00Climbing Stairs in a WheelchairThis blog is dedicated to the art of wheelchair stair climbing.
Why climb a flight of stairs in a wheelchair?
Because, in the words of George Mallory "it is there."
Have something you would like to add to the blog? Send an email to me at info@not-me.org.Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-260986780922384642008-10-21T08:42:00.000-07:002018-03-23T09:59:02.928-07:00The Railing Side Wheel Control MethodI was introduced to this method twenty four years ago as a brand new T(4-5) paraplegic. At the time, I was rolling around in the rehabiliatation hospital on a gurney, not yet ready for a wheelchair. The man who demonstrated it to me either came up with the method himself, or he learned from someone else. Regardless, as the number one promoter of this method, I have named it "Railing Side Wheel Control".<br />
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The only requirements are one sturdy railing and a light weight wheelchair.<br />
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The difference in body positioning between myself and the patient partially explains why I am able to generate more power for ascending each step.<br />
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<br />Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-78740456069838406432008-10-20T08:20:00.000-07:002012-10-05T08:22:32.495-07:00Railing Side Wheel Control Spreads to China<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A2RY3lkG_J4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-11876315003699791562008-10-19T08:57:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:33:10.975-07:00The "Gorilla" MethodThis method is demonstrated by "Ebay". This method requires a sturdy railing, a seat belt, and wheel cams. The wheel cams allow the wheels to roll backwards, but not forward on each step. The seat belt keeps his wheelchair from separating away from his body as he goes up the step.<br /><br />NOTE: These particular steps have a short rise and have a long run.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p46xvVX1_0w&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p46xvVX1_0w&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-25500028621506878512008-10-17T06:38:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:33:43.463-07:00The "Monkey" Method for Going Down and Back UpHere we have "Ebay" demonstrating his stairway accessibility device at his home. A key feature of this method is the seat belt and the wheel cams that permit the wheelchair to stop on each step. The ability to stop on each step allows for resting. <br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/muKJUXmDgGo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/muKJUXmDgGo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-69978475433225161712008-10-16T18:32:00.000-07:002009-01-26T10:48:32.847-08:00The "Off the Road" MethodThis method obviously works, but requires lots of lower body control and two railings.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T8GmuLT07Sc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T8GmuLT07Sc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-9543558624463407032008-10-16T10:41:00.000-07:002009-01-26T10:47:34.173-08:00Another "Off Road" MethodThis method appears to require a good deal of effort. It also seems to need stairs with a relatively low rise over run.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mpPdLH3cZsI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mpPdLH3cZsI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-77277362901667471072008-10-15T22:25:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:43:24.761-07:00The "Two Crutch" MethodJeff Adams demonstrates this method as he ascends the steps backward to the Acropolis in Greece. This method requires a specially built wheelchair that appears have the following features:<br /><br />1. Small rear wheels with cam locks that permit backwards, but not forward rolling.<br />2. A short wheel base for stopping on long steps.<br />3. A seat belt.<br /><br />Two crutches and control of trunk muscles are also needed.<br /><br /><A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpysJxEDyEnlG-wz_-L-P_WeAo2U7o6HUkJ7OwzxRfsBtAsOamur1mIJq41WK5VK9o-sm9hnHc2aGAEx70wKXqqqiYUme6t89k7HBbdwShqOGXDJeVlIpEgzdhVSP8bjqvleT8jRJx2Hjv/s1600-h/jeff_adams.jpg"><IMG id=BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261192281119725938 style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpysJxEDyEnlG-wz_-L-P_WeAo2U7o6HUkJ7OwzxRfsBtAsOamur1mIJq41WK5VK9o-sm9hnHc2aGAEx70wKXqqqiYUme6t89k7HBbdwShqOGXDJeVlIpEgzdhVSP8bjqvleT8jRJx2Hjv/s320/jeff_adams.jpg" border=0></A><br /><OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-514b20ceb6c7e50c height=266 width=320 contentId="514b20ceb6c7e50c"></OBJECT>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-28762329382093995842008-10-15T12:08:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:48:20.295-07:00The "One Crutch" MethodOnce again, Jeff Adams demonstrates his method as he ascends the 1776 steps of the CN Tower in Canada. The wheelchair chair appears to be the same or similair to the one used in the previous video. The only obvious difference in this method is the use of one crutch and the railing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Onj5VdniCRvt07tq_slqfbx8b560LQAi7PHsCKkLVLZFSHhzVce2z2QCXkOTg4PMMHAsdlcoKhtRkKkTZvKAD_yIMKsEz9y6nkPnAaLeOX2fofB4-uuAP0uYueeiyYKnoMtl3VDL0AUL/s1600-h/wheelchair_climb_lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Onj5VdniCRvt07tq_slqfbx8b560LQAi7PHsCKkLVLZFSHhzVce2z2QCXkOTg4PMMHAsdlcoKhtRkKkTZvKAD_yIMKsEz9y6nkPnAaLeOX2fofB4-uuAP0uYueeiyYKnoMtl3VDL0AUL/s320/wheelchair_climb_lg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261541767729151538" /></a>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-1420834678424099012008-10-15T09:30:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:54:46.413-07:00The "Two Chairs and One Pole" MethodI used this method for over ten years to get to the upstairs of my former home. The pole in the video is used at a two story commercial building.<br /><br />Two wheelchairs are required.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/arIglT--omY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/arIglT--omY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-22524284261676485552008-10-14T09:27:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:16:07.042-07:00TopChair<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Kt-1tZwUZL8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Kt-1tZwUZL8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-26364845836707059342008-10-13T09:34:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:19:11.900-07:00Going Down "Backwards" StyleThis method is the most popular method for going downstairs. It requires one sturdy railing.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O7ATzAffmkg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O7ATzAffmkg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-58187067801019450532008-10-11T09:59:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:32:53.113-07:00StairmaxFor more information goto:<br /><a href="http://www.lehner-lifttechnik.at/englisch/e_produkte.html">http://www.lehner-lifttechnik.at/englisch/e_produkte.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/opBHAq7S0Hw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/opBHAq7S0Hw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-88517907136791225762008-10-11T09:54:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:26:21.368-07:00CMAXFor more information, goto:<br /><a href="http://www.stairclimbers.net/cmax_u1.htm">http://www.stairclimbers.net/cmax_u1.htm</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PsQwE-IhDFA&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PsQwE-IhDFA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-70873033904978072162008-10-10T10:02:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:37:02.464-07:00LiftkarFor more information goto:<br /><a href="http://www.sano-stair-climber.com/">http://www.sano-stair-climber.com/</a><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zAcYf35xUTI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zAcYf35xUTI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-87840118289797773072008-10-09T10:33:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:42:40.483-07:00ScalamobilFor more information goto:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.frankmobility.com/scalamobil.php">http://www.frankmobility.com/scalamobil.php</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVbiNdxq5DJ30XXhORWAoD2dJ78D7jYwxBf5QGxqEGAlxFW-ZsxxaIOG_Nt17gL3bgM8W3bLZDO0EH7OgAoLKNGL6n-1utHzHoIq9KILy_Og1NJCY-M-db4coZLPL5Wuocy_xozvVdnWl/s1600-h/scalamobil.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVbiNdxq5DJ30XXhORWAoD2dJ78D7jYwxBf5QGxqEGAlxFW-ZsxxaIOG_Nt17gL3bgM8W3bLZDO0EH7OgAoLKNGL6n-1utHzHoIq9KILy_Og1NJCY-M-db4coZLPL5Wuocy_xozvVdnWl/s320/scalamobil.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260404052945841762" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.frankmobility.com/scalamobil.php">http://www.frankmobility.com/scalamobil.php</a>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-47270521908973064882008-10-09T10:06:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:46:02.278-07:00EVAC ChairFor more information goto:<br /><a href="http://www.evac-chair.com/">http://www.evac-chair.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YX-bgloacFM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YX-bgloacFM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-49074817927239838542008-10-08T10:57:00.000-07:002008-10-29T10:56:56.188-07:00Railing Side Wheel Control Method for EscalatorsUsing the RSWC method for escalators requires mostly good balance. Not much strength is required, only enough for a good grip on the railing.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LuaevxHCRAo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LuaevxHCRAo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-87785879181657884372008-10-07T11:04:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:07:23.734-07:00Two Railing Method for Ascending EscalatorsThe most commonly used method for going up escalators.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MFAHMsb7CS8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MFAHMsb7CS8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-56425540390595715052008-10-06T11:01:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:06:18.128-07:00Backward Two Railing Method for EscalatorsThe cousin to the backward method for descending stairs.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zmS74FWAH3E&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zmS74FWAH3E&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-37824070541680925242008-10-04T11:11:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:01:24.442-07:00"Free Wheeling" Down StairsThe key here is good wheelie balance. The other important item is finding stairs with a low rise and a long enough run to allow you to slow down after each step. If you pick up speed with each step, it is very difficult to do more than a few steps.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eWQafyZIQ78&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eWQafyZIQ78&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-4202581409090205382008-10-03T11:19:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:02:23.807-07:00Four Cross Down the StairsFast and fun, but you need an off road wheelchair.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N1yUAb27L9M&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N1yUAb27L9M&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-14451094179988047752008-10-02T11:09:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:05:50.288-07:00The Danger of Going Down BackwardsGoing down is easy as long as you do not lose your grip.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xyPylMzgoFk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xyPylMzgoFk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816361659782121198.post-5242547118301655902008-10-01T12:19:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:03:47.190-07:00Failed "Free Wheeling"It is not uncommon to crash at the bottom of the stairs with this method.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bQ2pIkdP8ZI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bQ2pIkdP8ZI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erik Kondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517214990308875256noreply@blogger.com12