For awhile now, I have been very interested in Bodypoint's range of joystick handles and postioning harnesses and belts. I found this site which has a good decision guide regarding the handles. Information about the harnesses and belts is also on the site. The thing is I have lack of sensation in my hands fingers and arms and contractures in my arms and fingers. I have muscle spasms that are so strong they have broken other handles. My range of movement is very limited in my hands and fingers and I can't control a powerchair myself. I have spastic quad CP & hydrocephalus. Which handle (if any) would you suggest I try? Ball type handles and the standard joystick handles are impossible for me to grip.
In terms of a Bodypoint belt, I am thinking 4 point, rear adjust so a carer can adjust it as I can't adjust due to grip/ stamina/ strength / coordination no matter how hard I try. With sub asis pads and definitely a padded belt.
A stayflex chest harness also would help I think. Has anyone tried these products and what do you think of them?
Seen the BP Hip Grip but apprehensive about that in my situation as not too much trunk control and also have a VP shunt for my hydrocephalus which goes from my brain- abdomen. Have read warmings about Hip Grip being used if people have anything implanted in that area.
http://www.besrehab.net/find-a-solution ... k-handles/