L2 Injury (Burst Fracture)

[cavpdx]

Hello-

Wanted to post that I have an L2 burst fracture, accompanying spinal cord injury and lower limb atrophy, and have *loved* my Segway XT since 2 months ago when first purchased. I still have the ability to stand and lean, and that's all the Segway XT seems to care about If you're in a similar situation, and am unsure if the Segway XT will for you, I say take a leap as the Segway XT has more than met my needs while exercising the remaining muscles in my lower limbs.

-Christopher

P.S., I've attached some photos of places I've been that would have been very difficult to reach in my wheelchair.

[jgbackes]

Welcome to the group. I blew L4-L5, L5-S1. Segway has changed my life!

[KSagal]

Yes,

Welcome to the group. L5 starburst fracture here... Been lucky so far, but the segway is a welcome addition to my world...

Good luck, and have fun!

[ions82]

I burst my L1 and ended up with about a 70% compromise of my spinal cord. I've been wanting to get a Segway for years. I was hoping that the VA would come through and provide them for vets, but I don't think that's ever gonna happen. Fortunately, I might be getting a Segway through a trade of some other equipment. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can join the ranks and not have to rely on my wheelchair to get me from A to B. Those pictures look great!

Also, have you tried the 2nd-gen. Segways? I figured that 1st-gen. would be better for me since I don't have full control of my lower limbs. Do people with paralysis usually stick with the 1st-gen. machines? The one I'm hoping to trade for is an i170.

[Suzined]

I travel quite a bit by air so a Gen2 is pretty much out of the question. Also my balance is really stinko so the extra support of the Gen1 control shaft is appreciated.

[bob yarbrough]

Originally Posted by Suzined

I travel quite a bit by air so a Gen2 is pretty much out of the question. Also my balance is really stinko so the extra support of the Gen1 control shaft is appreciated.

Forgive me if this idea has previously been suggested, but I've noticed that several had made mention of their difficulty with being stable on a Gen 2 (I2 or X2). Has the idea of a style of walker (with wheels removed) and some adaptation of attachment using the gear housing screw holes been attempted? I'm picturing the walker(height adjustablle) with sides flaring to the inside and/or outside(depending on the stabllizing needs of the user) dropping lower to allow freedom of movement for the lean steer frame.
DISCLAIMER: I make this suggestion ONLY for those who have the physical ability and agility to handle such an adaptation(including the experience of using this type of attachment on a Segway PT)

Bob Yarbrough
the PONY SEAT