I don't think this will entirely replace the standard wheelchair but it's a good alternative for those that have enough control over the legs but are unable to fully support their weight independently. This will work wonders for those with spinal cord injury that still have some function left. Prevents both the muscles from wasting away from disuse and the leftover spinal networks from learning "bad" behavior patterns. Wonder what the cost of one of these is though, looks pricier than a wheelchair. Until they get insurance companies to pay for this instead of a wheelchair or walker, it probably won't be mainstream.
Kelzut t1_j3fms7b wrote
Reply to A new wheelchair from the inventor of the Steadicam by AmethystOrator
I don't think this will entirely replace the standard wheelchair but it's a good alternative for those that have enough control over the legs but are unable to fully support their weight independently. This will work wonders for those with spinal cord injury that still have some function left. Prevents both the muscles from wasting away from disuse and the leftover spinal networks from learning "bad" behavior patterns. Wonder what the cost of one of these is though, looks pricier than a wheelchair. Until they get insurance companies to pay for this instead of a wheelchair or walker, it probably won't be mainstream.