adaptive device

[Kurt Johnson]

my strongest recommendation is that he get a good rehab eval from a
interdisciplinary clinic to look at the big picture which would include
the workplace accommodation.  there are several folks who can do
this...including virginia mason rehab medicine, provail, and our rehab
medicine program at the uw. i'm sure there are others as well.  in
general, these accommodations need to include changes in activity
patterns, exercise, and a look at other variables in order to be
successful.

Kurt L. Johnson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine
School of Medicine, Box 356490
Director, UW Center for Technology and Disability Studies
University of Washington
(206)543-3677
(206)543-4779 FAX

On Tue, 27 Aug 2002, Jennifer Robbins wrote:

> Does anyone know a good resource for an adaptive device or workplace
> accommodation for a 37-year old male with muscular dystrophy, who is
> approximately 5'10" and over 200 lbs. and who is walking?  The person does
> not use a wheelchair or back belt, but is experiencing significant back pain
> at his work, where his primary job responsibility is pulling stock off of
> low, mid-range and upper shelving, putting the stock in a rolling cart and
> stocking shelves in a store.  It is bending to the low shelves, which are
> only a few inches off the ground, which causes him the most pain.
>
> Thank you.
>