Friedreich’s Ataxia News Community Forums Assistive Device Usage Handle Bars – Vertical or Horizontal?

  • Handle Bars – Vertical or Horizontal?

    Posted by Community Member on August 19, 2019 at 7:37 am

    My sister and I both have FA and we both use wheelchairs to get around. Yet our preference for the ideal kind of handle bar when we transfer is different.

    She prefers a vertical bar, while I prefer horizontal ones.

    How about you?Which is your preference?

    Community Member replied 3 Members · 2 Replies
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    I prefer a mix of the two! Floor to ceiling vertical bar with a lockable T bar.

  • Community Member

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    Personally I prefer the ‘L’ shaped rails in public toilets. But my real issue was that I prefer the railing to be on the right hand side. Something to do with how I balance I think.

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