1 - approach - Easyslide allows independent access to a swimming pool for individuals with limited low body mobility, thus negating the need for a less-than dignified pool hoist - the traditional method. This project was featured in the Sunday times as a highlighted entrant of the 'Engineering for the Olympics' international competition. The top of the slide can be extended, in order to allow any number of 'parked' wheelchairs
2 - leg positioning - Easyslide allows independent access to a swimming pool for individuals with limited low body mobility, thus negating the need for a less-than dignified pool hoist - the traditional method. This project was featured in the Sunday times as a highlighted entrant of the 'Engineering for the Olympics' international competition. The top of the slide can be extended, in order to allow any number of 'parked' wheelchairs
3 - forward motion - Easyslide allows independent access to a swimming pool for individuals with limited low body mobility, thus negating the need for a less-than dignified pool hoist - the traditional method. This project was featured in the Sunday times as a highlighted entrant of the 'Engineering for the Olympics' international competition. The top of the slide can be extended, in order to allow any number of 'parked' wheelchairs
4 - descent / ascent - Easyslide allows independent access to a swimming pool for individuals with limited low body mobility, thus negating the need for a less-than dignified pool hoist - the traditional method. This project was featured in the Sunday times as a highlighted entrant of the 'Engineering for the Olympics' international competition. The top of the slide can be extended, in order to allow any number of 'parked' wheelchairs
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Swimming pool access for wheelchair users
Stergios Karanasios
Spine Sales at Stryker London, United Kingdom