Monday, April 22, 2013

Amputee Aids


We will do our best to provide motor vehicle mobility solutions and resources for people who have experienced the loss of a limb and those involved in their lives. We are a supplier and installer of handicap and amputee driving devices.





Driving after Amputation: Automotive Mobility Equipment for Amputees driving after amputation is possible with the right equipment and vehicle modifications.



After a limb has been amputated, for any reason, a person is typically not able to drive an automobile the same way they did before. However, there are several adaptive devices that can enable an amputee to continue driving and maintain his or her independence. The site of amputation(s) will determine exactly what type of vehicle an amputee is able to drive, and what other types of adaptive mobility equipment will be necessary. Here is a general overview of the various amputations and what equipment might be necessary with each one:



Automotive Innovations Bridgewater, MA has installed the following amputee driving equipment for close to 25 years:




RIGHT LEG

  • Amputee Left foot gas pedal
  • Hand Controls
  • Automatic Transmission

  • Power Braking

BOTH LEGS

  • Hand Controls for brake and accelerator 

  • Amputee Spinner Knob

  • Automatic Transmission

  • Emergency Brake Extension

  • Chest Strap

EITHER ARM





Not every vehicle can be modified appropriately, but if the amputee is g a permanent wheelchair user a lowered floor minivan or mobility van may be their only option. That is why it is necessary to first be evaluated by a driver rehab specialist and then follow up with a certified mobility specialist to look at all of your adaptive equipment options as recommended by your driving evaluator.



Automotive Innovations sells and installs all of the above equipment. 
Set up an appointment to meet with a mobility specialist today and let us help you regain your independence after amputation.



Amputation is the removal of all or part of a limb and can be the result of trauma, illness or limb deficiency. It may also be present at birth, if it is not progressive the advancement of disease can lead to additional amputation(s).





Potential Deficit Areas:

  • Loss of function at or above the amputation site
  • Decreased range of motion and/or strength of the residual limb
  • Decreased sensation at the amputation site
  • Hypersensitivity at the amputation site
  • Phantom Pain




Impact on Driving/Transportation

A modified vehicle, wheelchair lift or transfer seat may be needed for a person who now requires a scooter or wheelchair for mobility or has difficulty transferring into an unmodified vehicle.



The size of the amputation will determine if the person will need adaptive equipment to return to driving.



Adaptive driving equipment allows the person to compensate for an impaired ability to reach primary and secondary driving controls.



Prior to driving with adaptive equipment, the person will need a driving evaluation. (www.aded.net)





Possible Vehicle Equipment Needs:

  • Left Arm Loss
  • Automatic transmission
  • Power steering
  • Steering device
  • Directional cross over
  • Electric turn signal
  • Foot parking brake release modification
  • Left Leg Loss
  • Automatic transmission
  • Parking brake extension
  • Chest strap
  • Right Arm Loss
  • Automatic transmission
  • Power steering
  • Steering device
  • Electronic ignition
  • Crossover and/or gear shift extension
  • Wiper control modification
  • Console parking brake modification
  • Secondary/dash modification
  • Key extension
  • Electric ignition
  • Right Leg Loss
  • Automatic transmission
  • Left foot accelerator
  • Hand controls
  • Pedal block
  • Chest strap



Possible Vehicle Equipment Needs:

  • Loss of Both Arms
  • Steering device
  • Reduced effort steering
  • High-Tech steering
  • Electric ignition
  • Electric gear selector
  • Electronic secondary controls
  • Modification to door opener
  • Foot steering
  • Loss of Three or Four Limbs
  • Reduced or zero effort steering
 

Complex, High-Tech driving controls for gas, brake, steering and secondary controls requires a detailed evaluation from a Driver Rehabilitation Specialists who works with this type of equipment.





This will require multiple fittings with a certified technician at a qualified mobility equipment dealership to achieve custom applications.




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Our goal for the past 25+ years here at Automotive Innovations Bridgewater, MA, Massachusetts, is to provide our customers with access to the best sales, service and repair for all the leading wheelchair accessible mobility vehicles, hand controls and devices that can offer you greater freedom and independence. We are your New England adaptive mobility equipment dealer and offer a full line of VMI wheelchair accessible vans, or Vantage Mobility International products, and we have a team of Certified Mobility Consultants who are always ready to help you learn about the benefits and features of full sized handicap vans, new and used wheelchair vehicles, Ricon lifts, adaptive mobility equipment, and more.



Automotive Innovations 

1000 Main St  Bridgewater, MA  

508-697-6006






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