My friend Mickey wants to learn to Kayak. She has had a stroke and has no control of her left hand, but does have some upper arm mobility and shoulder strength.
Does anyone know of any type of brace to strap her arm to the paddle that could help her?
Thanks
-- Last Updated: Aug-03-10 8:04 AM EST --
resources
Try searching on "adaptive paddling>’
Here are a couple to get you started:
http://www.adaptivepaddling.org/adaptations.htm
http://www.americancanoe.org/site/c.lvIZIkNZJuE/b.4511283/k.9347/Adaptive_Paddling.htm
http://adaptiveadventures.org/Images/programpics/aqua/kayak/Kayaking%20factsheet.pdf
Check Disabled Adventures
Check this website: http://www.disabledadventurers.com/
and contact Mark directly. He is a creative person who can design the needed modifications.
Check Disabled Adventures
Check this website: http://www.disabledadventurers.com/
and contact Mark directly. He is a creative person who can design the needed modifications.