Getting in and out of a truck with KAFOs. This is an older video with classic braces which I don't use anymore, but since there aren't many videos about everyday life with KAFOs/ long leg braces, I hope this upload will help others who are figuring out vehicle transfers.
At release from rehab, before leg braces and still in recovery from extensive upper body damage, I was told that it would take 4-5 people, a slideboard, and a bedsheet for me to get in and out of a truck. Much healing and many steps later, what a major difference from the initial prognosis.
(Note: This video is from almost two years post-injury, with both KAFOs completely unlocked at the knees.)
What do you use now if don't use kafos. Has your condition got a bit better ?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your interest in the video! Yes, I've moved from full leg braces to modular braces, and continue to make progress. The KAFOs in the video are heavy-duty fabricated plastic and metal, designed for locking out the knees if needed (locked, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH9MAJ30VOM; unlocked, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DWaSxTVMRI). I'm now using Allards modular braces, which can be lightweight KAFOs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_V9Q4Ke_m8) or AFOs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDUErjWJFw4).
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