Madwheelin's Paraplegic Wheelchair Transfer To & From 4x4

[kawirider594]

when you first started doing it, was it hard, then got easier and easier, iam a t6 and just starting to drive again, right now i have ford ranger ext. cab, its nice but i want something bigger. like a f-150. is you truck lowered at all??

thanks, and nice job, hope ill be as smooth as you at doing that one day!

[twosixworld26]

he's not a ture cripple he could move his legs fake ass incomplete go back to therapy

[madwheelin]

@twosixworld26 Yeah, "fake ass" I wish. Sounds like you're pretty miserable, bro.

[WheelchairConversion]

@twosixworld26 what do know about it, him or spinal injury? go fuck yourself!

[lonelyboy323]

God dam I wanna learn that,how do you transfer thrift without the brakes on the chair ?

[madwheelin]

@lonelyboy323 I just use the wheel as the lift point rather than the rail on the chair.  That way, you can keep the chair from moving. I prefer not using brakes because I can pull the chair underneath my rear as i transfer to the chair, rather than trying to get my rear to the chair where it's locked in place.

[virgeniano]

todo un profesional!! yo tengo una camioneta mas baja y no llego al asiento me gustaria me pasen unos tips para aprender a subirme a mi camioneta

[TheDenierr]

what level is your injury?

[TheDenierr]

what level is your injury?

[madwheelin]

@TheDenierr

I'm L-1 incomplete.

[chimpanzee243]

hi uncle. how are you doing? its me kyle. i want to come by and visit some time :(

[utubeholberts]

You did a great job! Just wondering, what is the level of your injury?

[madwheelin]

@utubeholberts

Thanks, bud. I'm L-1 incomplete.

[wheelinachair]

i'm lookin at gettin an SUV, this really helps me out, I tried it yesterday and i got in ok, but need more practice. i have a lower vehicle now and i just pop wheels off and leave chair on ground, so i need to retrain myself.

[TheNeutral100]

You made it look very easy. I'm t4 complete about 5'6'' tall I doubt I can do that. Actually I have tried to my friend's truck and it was a huge struggle and never quite made it . Thank you for the video thought.

[madwheelin]

My friend had a huge 4x4 that I could barely reach. The way I got in was by putting one hand on the seat, and the other hand on the door handle then pulled myself up that way. See if that works better for you next time. Take care.

[grandprismatic]

Good job bro, you a quik!

[madwheelin]

@grandprismatic

Thanks bud. Take care.

[BacyBass]

kool, you've got that down... very fast

[madwheelin]

@BacyBass

Thanks, I've been doing it so long... I'm quick into the driver's seat, but it's awkward when getting into the passenger seat... everything is reversed... lol.

[DDFreney]

Hi Madwheelin,

I also want to thank you for this video. I am a therapist and in clinic I show my clients/patients a rigid frame chair and how you transfer in and out so functionally.

It is very helpful to have your video to share when it's difficult to explain manual mobility bases rigid vs. folding.

Thanks, DD

[madwheelin]

Glad to be of help to you and your patients.

[haddayr]

Thank you for this video; I'm newly in a wheelchair and found the example very helpful.

I am sorry for the totally ignorant comments about whether or not you are a para. People are dumb.

I use mine for balance and other stuff, and so I can bear weight on my legs for short periods. You should hear the ignorant crap people throw my way.

Thanks again for posting this really helpful video!

[madwheelin]

@haddayr, No problem... it's not eaxy when you're new to all this. Glad I could help. Hang in there, and the frustration eventually subsides, and you get on with your life. Take care.

[bigredd322]

i wish i can move my leggs even a lil,.,i cant move at all i a t5

[madwheelin]

I'm sorry to hear that, bro... hang in there and do the best with what you do have.

[bigredd322]

well y u moved ur legs when u got up in the truck

[madwheelin]

yeah... i have what's called incomplete paraplegia... i can lift my legs at the hip, but it's very weak.

[bigredd322]

u a aint paralize.,dats aint funny so dont play like cause u dont watnt to b in a wheelchair,.trust me i kno

[madwheelin]

man... where do you get off saying i'm not paralyzed? i broke my back and dislocated my lower spine 20 years ago, man. I've been in a wheelchair ever since. I can't walk, nor can i feel below the injury. dude, i wish i wasn't, but i'm paralyzed.

[wheelz23]

yeah dude look he even has a hand control you dumbass..im a para 2 complete that uses one and hes incomplete and still needs it,,,hehe madwheels dont sweat it bro,,,,whats up man

[NOPAINNOGAIN2009]

what if the wheelchair slipped how would you get it? if it would be on the floor?

Nice vid though!!

[madwheelin]

I've had my wheelchair run away from me in a parking lot... i had to drive the truck to catch it... almost ran into traffic... awesome, but I was pissed.

[madwheelin]

I had to drive up next to it, then open the door in front of the rolling wheelchair... talk about a sight.

[bigdickdaddy200]

im in a wheelchair 2 lol and i want a truck but i aint got the dang money 2 get me one lol keep maikin vids dude

[jtwheels200788]

Im a paraplegic.i was born with a birth defect.the only way i can lift my legs is with my hand. i drive, and have always wanted a truck but never thought i could do it because they sat so high. this is proof i can

[Ean9881]

good call grnmoo... you use your legs, so obviously.

[madwheelin]

I can't walk or do anything but ride around in a wheelchair. I can, however, lift my legs eventhough I'm a paraplegic, and that's all.

[Ean9881]

sorry.. maybe my jealousy talkin :) I couldnt imagine makin that transfer... I am a c-8 quad, with a bum left arm brachial plexus injury.

[chrisv4096]

Man i wish i had your kind of mobility. Nice video and nice truck! Thanks for posting.

[Plowboy68]

That works out pretty good! I wasn't sure if I could do it with a quad cab, thats why I went with an extended cab. Good Job!!