Handle bar extender
Handle bar extender
My grandson, Matthew, will be 5 next month. He's starting to ride his bike but we need a handlebar extender for him to be able to reach with his injured LOBPI arm. If anyone knows where we can buy one please let me know. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you and God bless.
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F-Litz
- Posts: 970
- Joined: Fri May 26, 2006 6:53 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
- Location: Ambler, PA
Re: Handle bar extender
google "bicycle handlebar extender" and you'll see many different options.
I have no idea what kind of a bicycle your grandson has or what his needs are but his Occupational Therapist and the local bike shop (or auto body shop - because they may do welding) may be able to work together to modify the bike so that it works as best as it can for your grandson.
best of luck,
francine
I have no idea what kind of a bicycle your grandson has or what his needs are but his Occupational Therapist and the local bike shop (or auto body shop - because they may do welding) may be able to work together to modify the bike so that it works as best as it can for your grandson.
best of luck,
francine
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Re: Handle bar extender
For those that have very little hand use, sliding a can cozy over the end of the handle bad will give you a couple inches and allow the injured hand to assist in steering.
Amy 24 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 24 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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charwinter
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- Joined: Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:26 am
Re: Handle bar extender
We have the cruiser handlebars for our daughter's bike. This has helped her a fair bit.