Evaluation of Moto-Stand a new vehicle for upright ambulation in paraplegics

The Moto-Stand is a motorised vehicle to propel paraplegics in the upright position. It safely allows handicapped persons a wide range of working capabilities and extends mobility far beyond the limits of a wheelchair. Twenty adults with spinal lesions were evaluated for using the Moto-Stand. The levels of lesion ranged from C6 to L1. The tetraplegics studied had incomplete lesions and they could get on the Moto-Stand but needed some assistance. All the paraplegics studied were able to use the Moto-Stand independently. The Moto-Stand was found to be superior for kitchen activities, especially when handling hot objects and reaching objects at different levels. As it turns in its own space it offers superior maneuverability in the limited space of a kitchen, workshop or even a trailer home. Subjects with moderate to severe spasticity appear to have difficulty in using the Moto-Stand, It was found to be safe and comfortable by the majority of subjects studied.