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Hand Controls – For seniors and those with progressive muscle weakness, hand controls can
compensate for decreasing strength and range of motion in the driver’s hands and legs. Occupational therapists often recommend such devices:
- · Push/pull controls require the most arm strength. The control must be pushed to brake; pulled and held to accelerate.
- · Push/right angle controls are the most popular because it’s less fatiguing than push/pull. The user must push the control forward to brake and down toward the thigh with a slight pull to the torso for acceleration.
- · Push/twist controls are used very similar to a motorcycle. The vehicle will accelerate with a twist of the handle and will brake with a push of the hand control lever.
- · Push/rock controls are used similar to slot machines. The driver must rock his or her hand on the top of the handle – rocking back to accelerate and forward to apply the brakes.
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