Missing Toes...

aricisom · 11-04-2011, 02:24 AM

I no longer drive because diebeties has left me with neuropathy, and three missing toes. My question is: Do you think that I will have trouble riding my i180 around the community?

Holty · 11-04-2011, 06:15 PM

I think you will have no trouble at all!

I can't balance without holding on to something because I have no proprioception in my legs (I can't feel where my feet are without looking).

I can stand up and wave my arms about if I so desire and the Segway does the balancing for me.

I thought that I wouldn't have much chance so I booked a tour to find out.

You'll never know unless you give it a try.
Take a tour and at least you'l know one way or the other.

Cheers
Brian

rickb · 11-04-2011, 07:54 PM

If you find you do check out the Segway seating options.

KSagal · 11-04-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aricisom

I no longer drive because diebeties has left me with neuropathy, and three missing toes. My question is: Do you think that I will have trouble riding my i180 around the community?

A decision like this is so very personal, it is hard for any who know so little to give an qualitative advice. I know people with severe physical limitations who do much, and others with far less challenge who do far less. Each person has to decide their own limitations.

As a rule, if you can walk, and can step up onto the platform or off it, you should be able to ride. The longer you can stand and farther you can walk, the easier it will be, or more appropriately, the less challenge you will have to overcome in order to ride. That said, I know several who can hardly do either who seg just fine, as well as others who can walk and stand just fine, and do not choose to seg, or are just not comfortable at it.

Your desire should be more an arbiter of your activity than your body.

Bob.Kerns · 11-05-2011, 04:17 AM

While my toes are all still there, they stopped talking to me years ago, and don't do a whole lot to help with balance or anything.

I really doubt you'll find it a problem. I am far more balanced and in control when on a Segway, than off.

I also suspect you'll find the Segway to aggravate your neuropathic pain a lot less.

The only way to know for certain, is to try, of course. A seat is a solution if you can't, but it's better to stand and use your legs if you can, so I wouldn't rush into getting a seat. I still don't have a seat for mine, although my mother does. I do often wish I did have one, on some days, but it's the best exercise I get.

aricisom · 11-05-2011, 11:59 AM

Thank you for the quick info... I'm still waiting for it to be deliveried, so we will see then...

11-04-2011, 02:24 AM	#1
aricisom Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jurupa Valley, CA Posts: 139	Missing Toes... I no longer drive because diebeties has left me with neuropathy, and three missing toes. My question is: Do you think that I will have trouble riding my i180 around the community?

11-05-2011, 04:17 AM	#5
Bob.Kerns Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 3,783	While my toes are all still there, they stopped talking to me years ago, and don't do a whole lot to help with balance or anything. I really doubt you'll find it a problem. I am far more balanced and in control when on a Segway, than off. I also suspect you'll find the Segway to aggravate your neuropathic pain a lot less. The only way to know for certain, is to try, of course. A seat is a solution if you can't, but it's better to stand and use your legs if you can, so I wouldn't rush into getting a seat. I still don't have a seat for mine, although my mother does. I do often wish I did have one, on some days, but it's the best exercise I get. __________________ Bob Kerns: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Obviously, we can't have infinite voltage, or the universe would tear itself to shreds, and we wouldn't be discussing Segways.

11-04-2011, 06:15 PM	#2
Holty New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, UK Posts: 3	I think you will have no trouble at all! I can't balance without holding on to something because I have no proprioception in my legs (I can't feel where my feet are without looking). I can stand up and wave my arms about if I so desire and the Segway does the balancing for me. I thought that I wouldn't have much chance so I booked a tour to find out. You'll never know unless you give it a try. Take a tour and at least you'l know one way or the other. Cheers Brian

11-04-2011, 07:54 PM	#3
rickb Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 327	If you find you do check out the Segway seating options.

11-05-2011, 11:59 AM	#6
aricisom Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jurupa Valley, CA Posts: 139	Thank you for the quick info... I'm still waiting for it to be deliveried, so we will see then...

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