Balance Wear

[paul456]

Has anybody tried balance wear i think it’s been out for years in one format or another but it’s supposed to help Ataxia 🥴 .

[Guardsman68]

Hello friend, I have looked into this after viewing a video of a chap who’s balance improved while wearing a denim waited waistcoat. Though denim is not my thing I’d be willing to try it but unfortunately I can’t find one in my size 🥴

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[paul456 in reply to Guardsman68]

thanks lee 👍🏻

[wobblybee]

🙂 There are 2 main types..and I tried both a few years ago at a National Ataxia Convention.

motiontherapeutics.com

and

otvest.com

At the time my balance wasn’t so badly affected that the Balancewear Vest (motion therapeutics) made any difference. But, it could also have something to do with the type of ataxia I have, and how it effects my Vestibular system 🤔

But..the otvest worked much better for me. The weights are across the shoulders, and made me feel more grounded

The Motion Therapeutics Vest has small weights distributed in pockets around the Vest. A trained therapist watches a person walk, and assesses where to place weights to give the person better balance. Assessment must be face to face with a trained therapist, and at the moment this mostly in the US..none in the UK

The otvest can be obtained online after consultation.

🙂 As it happens I couldn’t make my mind up at the time and didn’t purchase a Vest..but I have seen varying posts from people who have bought them, mainly Balancewear.

[paul456 in reply to wobblybee]

As usual a great answer W-Bee and very helpful 👍🏻 Xx

[Libra7]

I purchase a denim waistcoat with weights on the shoulders from the USA a few years ago. It was very expensive when taking into account the import duty due. W hen you are so unbalanced I guess you are willing to try anything but I found it no use whatsoever and it has hung in the wardrobe ever since. I think it is very important to try before you buy!