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Assistive Technology for Leisure

Assistive Technology for Leisure. Presented April 16,2010 by: Bryanne Bisbee, MOTS Melissa Hare, MOTS Desiree Luzzi, MOTS. Definition of Leisure.

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Assistive Technology for Leisure

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  1. Assistive Technology for Leisure Presented April 16,2010 by: Bryanne Bisbee, MOTS Melissa Hare, MOTS Desiree Luzzi, MOTS

  2. Definition of Leisure • Leisure has a distinct category within the ‘areas of occupation’ according to the OT Practice Framework & is defined as a “nonobligatory, discretionary, and intrinsically rewarding activity” • Includes leisure participation & exploration • Leisure or free time, is a period of time spent out of work and essential domestic activity(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leisure)

  3. Why is Leisure Important? • Leisure time is important for everyone, as it provides time with friends and family, to have fun and relax. • For someone with as disability, leisure activities/opportunities can be especially important. • Benefits to leisure time: • Improves quality of life • Improves self-esteem • Provides an opportunity to learn a new skill • Offers stress relief and/or expression of emotion • Provides a chance to feel included in the local community • Creates a more balanced lifestyle • Generates family and friend interactions

  4. Why is Leisure Important Continued • For individuals coping with the impact of paraplegia, leisure activities can become coping mechanisms, providing satisfaction and rewards that make life worthwhile

  5. The purpose of this presentation is to provide you with an overview of a number of assistive technology devices and leisure activities that can be utilized and performed by individuals with paraplegia.

  6. Paraplegia Paralysis of both lower limbs due to spinal disease or injury. The following leisure devices may also be used by people that have weakness in their lower limbs that prevents them from walking.

  7. Gardening The Weed Twister • The Weed Twister allows individuals to access low-lying garden beds while seated in their wheelchairs. Features: • Ergonomic T-handle for power and control • Longer length shaft for easy reach • Lightweight design

  8. The link below provides a quick look at how the weed twister is used. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cgUEEsOM0Y

  9. Gardening Pruning Tools Features: • Long handles provide access to plants/shrubs that need to be cut back • Offers optimal cutting strength while seated • Assorted pruners require less strength due to ratchet design

  10. Gardening Hand Tools • A trowel, fork, cultivator and hoe are available with long reach handles. • These tools are designed for light digging and cultivating the soil in those hard to reach areas of the garden.

  11. BASKETBALL • Wheelchair basketball is similar to that of regular basketball • Rules are identical to that of the NCAA with exceptions unique to wheelchair use • Quickie Ti All Court • Titanium • Single-wing bumper is lean, lightweight, & positioned to match today's aggressive fast-paced game

  12. Eagle Basketball Chairs

  13. SOCCER Power soccer • Similar to the game of soccer, except the player maneuvers and manipulates the ball with their wheelchair • Attachment of a flat metal or wooden panel to the front of foot plates can prevent the ball from sliding underneath the chair during play & also give the player a flat surface when making contact with the ball (this increases passing & accuracy for goal scoring).

  14. RUGBY Murder Ball • Developed in 1977 in Canada by Tetraplegic athletes that were looking for an alternative to wheelchair basketball (can play with limited hand & arm strength • Few rules existed at the beginning (body contact and falling out of chairs) • Over time new rules were made regarding contact and time restrictions • It is still a highly contact sport * Click link below for clips on wheelchair rugby demonstrations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F0pxwmZlA0

  15. Wheelchair Rugby

  16. FOOTBALL • Comparable to rugby as a sport but has different rules just like those differences between regular football & rugby • Flag and touch football • Teams consist of 6 players • Games are four 15 minutes quadrants • Manual chairs, power chairs, and/or scooters can be used to participate

  17. HOCKEY • Adaptive form is called Sled or Sledge Hockey • Equipment includes: • Sled • Skate blades installed under the sled • Straps for hip, leg, and ankle support • 2 sticks with picks on each end and an ice hockey stick blade on the other

  18. Sled Hockey

  19. TENNIS • Adapted form of tennis for those in wheelchairs • Size of court, ball, & racket are the same • 2 major differences: • Specially designed wheelchair • Ball may bounce up to 2 times & can be outside the court • Quickie Ti Match Point • titanium • extra light weight • 2x as strong compared aluminum • 5th-wheel anti-tip feature at the rear of the chair that allows players to move their weight directly over the rear wheels, providing a tremendous advantage in maneuverability and power.

  20. Wheelchair Tennis

  21. Swimming/Water Sports Buoyancy Aids: • Personal flotation devices • Foam belt • These are just a few examples of buoyancy aids that can be used to increase an individual’s confidence as they begin to learn new swimming techniques.

  22. Sit Ski Click the link below to view an individual using the sit ski displayed above http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwkCW6_3HUo

  23. Sit Ski • The sit ski allows users to remain upright in a seated position while strapped into a cage/seat that is attached to a wide ski (approximately 15 inches in width). • Sit skis range from beginner to advance designs and include jump and trick skis created for competitions and special performance maneuvers. • For beginners, outriggers, two short ski tips attached to the sides of the sit ski, can be attached to ensure optimal stability. Outriggers are especially important for those individuals who lack the ability or balance to stabilize a sit ski. (See image on the next slide)

  24. Skiing There are many different variations of skis for those with disabilities. • The mono-ski, has a bucket seat similar to that of the sleds for hockey. There is a foot rest and straps to keep the person in. One ski is mounted to the bucket and sometimes has a shock to absorb bumps. • The bi-ski, is much like the mono-ski but has two skis mounted to the bottom. • With both types of skis, the person holds out riggers that are much like ski poles but they have small skis at the end to help with balance and pushing off. • One must have control over their upper body and must be able to shift their weight in order to successfully turn. • If balance is a problem tethers can be attached to either side and instructors can ski along with the person.

  25. Skiing

  26. Hunting • LM 100- A gun rack for people who cannot hold up there own gun. Pistol, cross bow, rifle and shot gun may be mounted in this rack. Mounting bracket works with any chair. • Limited Mobility Compound Bow Mount- mounts to any chair and allows the hunter to pivot the bow while the mount holds the entire weight of the bow. • Renegade Wheel Chair- The 4x4 of wheel chairs. Allows user to scale rough terrain. Hunting package available that comes with a hunting blind and gun rack.

  27. Hunting

  28. Fishing • Fishing Harness- Allows the fisherman to strap a tube onto their torso to allow your hands to move your wheel chair. • Renegade Wheel Chair- Has an attachment to hold a fishing pole which is included in the hunting package.

  29. References • Water ski and wakeboard canada. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.waterski-wakeboard.ca/adapted_equipment_e.htm • Adaptive water ski equipment. (n.d.). Retrieved from usawaterski.org/pages/.../WSDA/AdaptiveWaterSkiEquipment. pdf • Carry on gardening. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.carryongardening.org.uk/pruning-sitting-down-and- from-a-wheelchair.aspx • Petrofsky, J. (n.d.). Skiing with a disability . Retrieved from http://www.palaestra.com/skierfeaturestory.html • Weed twister the wonder tool for weeds. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.weedtwister.com/Weed_Twister_1.htm • Wenzel, K, Rath, K, & De Vries, L. (2001, December). The Labor of leisure. Retrieved from http://www.rehabpub.com/features/12012001/1.asp • Be Adaptive equipment llc. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.beadaptive.com/pages/cb100.htm

  30. Great britian wheelchair rugby. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.apparelyzed.com/support/sport/gbwr.html • Sports & leisure. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/15/61/61-61/3562 • Sunrise medical. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sunrisemedical.com/index.jsp • Wheelchair soccer. (2009). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_soccer • Eagle sports chairs. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.eaglesportschairs.com/ • (n.d.). Retrieved from http://home.planet.nl/~noorwout/Engels/Fotos%20en %20plaatjes/ruggenmerg%20met%20uitval.gif

  31. Videos: • Muser, R. (Producer). (2008). Wheelchair 60 inch weed twister- puller vs weeds in flower bed. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cgUEEsOM0Y • A Day at the lake disabled people ski at smithville lake. (2006). [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwkCW6_3HUo • Paralympic wheelchair rugby. (2008). [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F0pxwmZlA0

  32. Images: • Petrofsky, J. (1997). Skiing with a disability. Palaestra, 13(1), Retrieved from http://www.palaestra.com/skierfeaturestory.html • (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.noexcusesunlimited.org/images/Photo3horiz.gif • (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.gstaadlife.com/images/2008/02/07/20080207tande m_skiing_in_gstaad.jpg • Be Adaptive equipment. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.beadaptive.com/pages/lm100.htm • Renegade wheelchairs/gun rack. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.renegadewheelchairs.com/product_detail.php?id=8 7&cid=5

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