Chin control

Steve started using chin control with his Permobil power chair. He was able to use it but found it exhausting. He really did not like it in front of his face. This is a good option if you don’t have use of your hands or feet, but you can still move your head.

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Description

How you control your power chair is a combination of ability and preference. By the time Steve got his chair, he had lost his ability to use his arms and hands. He never had the opportunity to use the joystick.

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Additional information

Steve’s ALS stage

Late, Middle

ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
Lift transfers
Loss of limb function
Most nutrition through feeding tube

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