2 wheeled e scooter
Does anyone use a regular e scooter as a type of unofficial mobility aid? I’m planning to give it a try around uni campus
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Hi @Arl
Welcome to the Versus Arthritis online Community.
I take it from your post that you are a student who struggles to walk around campus all day.
Using one of those e scooters as an informal mobility aid. Well No-one has ever mentioned it on here to my knowledge, but If you give it a go please do let us know how it did/didn't help?
I imagine some of the things to consider are where your arthritis is, maybe what type.
Just in case it might help I am attaching a link (aimed at young people, but ignore that if you are a mature student) which includes information about University and Arthritis. You need to scroll through.
Best wishes
Ellen
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Thanks Ellen - I’m one of the lecturers so pretty ancient!! But I’m walking around 5km per day and with two knees that need replacing finding it pretty tough
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Brilliant! Probably not ancient but please do give it a god and let us know how it works out 😁
Ellen.
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At the risk of being a party proper do check first if this would be legal. I don't know if a uni campus would be considered a public thoroughfare but I believe currently one can only ride them on private roads.
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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You'll probably get some serious cred from your students! I look forward to hearing if you go ahead and do it
😁
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I am thinking of trying a kick scooter. But I am trying to get advice from someone in the know.
I have osteoarthritis in lower back, but a kick scooter sounds more fun than a mobility chair. Also I cant use an e scooter where I live as it is currently illegal, but a kick scooter sounds fine provided it doesn"t make my condition worse!
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